Bob -
You don't enter Yellowstone on 191, just sort of skirt it, so there's no in
the park traffic. Anyway, I quizzed MapQuest about their route several
months ago, and the reply I got was that they select the larger roads, even
if it means going out of your way. Their caveat was that you needed to know
something about where you were going also. You ought to see the directions
they give me for getting from my house to the 118 freeway - after jogging
through 8 streets I finally get on the freeway by going over a concrete
divider! Go figure.
Karen
rpalmer@ames.ucsd.edu on 06/29/99 11:11:00 AM
To: Karen L Foster/West/Aerospace/US@Aerospace
cc: tigers@autox.team.net@Internet
Subject: Re: Travel Advisory
Karen, Jim, et SUNI-3 travelers,
The only reason I can imagine that MapQuest gives these two longer
alternate routes is to avoid traveling through Yellowstone National Park.
Are there any issues with either access or traffic? I wouldn't think so
since US-191 just skirts the edge of the Park. What about elevation change,
especially as it might affect those pulling trailers? Perhaps this route
for the unfamiliar driver at night, tired, perhaps pulling a trailer, might
become a bit risky. My concern was only prompted by Dick's report that his
sister refuses to drive this route at night; and she's a resident. However,
this reminds me of the German humor regarding women drivers since it's a
common observation that they keep their eyes closed during "Verkehr". ;-)
Bob
At 09:41 AM 6/29/99 -0700, Karen L Foster wrote:
>Bob and all -
>
>It's okay to follow the directions given by MapQuest, but Big Sky is only
>about 40 miles from West Yellowstone on 287 N and 191 N. If you check, the
>route they have you taking is a long way around, and there is absolutely
>nothing wrong with 191 North!
>
>Karen
>I drove the roads from Bozeman south to Big Sky and north from W.
>Yellowstone last year and found them to be in excellent shape. The road
>does wind along the river, hence care is required at night. But nothing to
>scare anybody off. Scenery is fabulous. Enjoy. I'll be in the UK at that
>time.
>
>
>Jim Pickard
>B9473298
Robert L. Palmer
UCSD, Dept. of AMES
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760-599-9927 (h)
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