[amarillo73]

Yellowstone is always great, but sometimes crowed, toward end of August it should be getting better with kids going back to school.
My wife and I have worked here many summers and again this year. I come to fly fish for the summer and we do seasonal work, my wife puts up with me doing this which is much appreciated. We took two of our grandkids (5 yr. and 9 yr.) fly fishing on Soda Butte Creek yesterday and had a great time even though water in northeast corner is still a bit high and very cold, but they loved the experience of catching some cutthroat trout.
We like the Old Faithful Inn more than the Old Faithful Lodge because of the all log construction and 90 foot view to the ceiling of log structure and the huge rock fireplace. Their restaurant is classy rather than a cafeteria and you can watch Old Faithful Geyser from the outdoor deck and in evenings listen to the piano player and have an ice cream snack to relax. Although the Lodge does have a nice view also out the large picture windows. I agree with others, get off the roads and enjoy what the real Yellowstone has to offer. Enjoy your trip!