re: We are trying to decide between Yellowstone and North Cascades the 2nd week of July

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Looking at the map...is it best to break park into areas/loops and plan a day for each?

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Absolutely, if you don’t you will regret it. I usually spent 2 days in an area. Yellowstone is HUGE.

I move my lodging from area to area according to my itinerary as well.

Get started early and even on busy days you’ll get some relief. Everyone with kids starts later and finishes early.

I hit it early then deal with crowds then get dinner then go back out in the evening looking for bears when it’s less crowded.