Joe Dockter

Play It Safe on Your Rocky Mountain Vacation

Nothing is more fun than a Rocky Mountain vacation, so play it safe while you enjoy the great outdoors. Here are a few tips to keep in mind. Drink lots of water. One of the most common reasons people get sick while vacationing in the Rocky Mountains is dehydration. More water evaporates from your lungs at higher elevations, so your body can become dehydrated quickly. Some people don't feel thirsty, so it's... (posted by Joe 2 years 333 days ago.)

Yellowstone Vacations: Do Bears Eat in the Woods?

Seeing a bear is a thrilling experience many people taking Yellowstone vacations never forget. Both grizzly bears and black bears live in Yellowstone National Park. If you aren't familiar with the different species of bears, a field guide or one of the excellent park publications can be very helpful. Generally speaking, black bears are much more common in Yellowstone than grizzly bears. Black bears... (posted by Joe 2 years 343 days ago.)

Yellowstone Vacations: Dine In or Dine Out?

Aside from deciding where to stay on Yellowstone vacations, deciding whether to eat in or eat out can be the hardest for many people to make. Only in Yellowstone, dining in means eating at one of the many restaurants in the area and dining out means cooking your own meal over a campfire. Campfire cooking seems simple enough. After all, isn't it just like grilling in your own backyard? Experienced campers... (posted by Joe 2 years 347 days ago.)