("john smith" wrote)
Ever think about putting a RAP'er trip to Yellowstone together?
Pre/post-OSH?


2,300 statute (road) miles - round trip.
Minneapolis to West Yellowstone ...airport.

http://www.airnav.com/airport/KWYS
KWYS (West) Yellowstone Airport

100 gallons @ 23 miles/gal = $300
+ 10% for extra driving, higher gas prices, etc = $330

No need for motels. g

Mount Rushmore the first night. West Yellowstone the second.

3 RAP'rs (in comfortable captain chairs) - each person drives one hour legs.
We tow a small aerodynamic trailer. Hmm? This idea has legs.

$55/person for fuel - each way.
$8/person for the oil change.
There is no minivan depreciation g

http://www.nps.gov/yell/pphtml/planyourvisit.html
Yellowstone National Park:

Admission: ...Minivan is $25 for 7 Days. That's it.
Camping: .....$15/night in the park. FREE at the airport.

Ok. I'm in.

I just spoke briefly (on the phone) with a guy at Yellowstone Airport. Nice
guy. Much enthusiasm. He said keep him posted if it comes together for next
year.

http://www.yellowstoneaviation.com/
FREE camping on the field - in the trees - 150 ft from your plane. Campsites
have fire pits, showers, bathrooms, picnic tables, the whole nine yards. He
said we'd be pleased with the camping accommodations.

Budget and Avis Rent A Car are on the field.

$4/day tie-down fee.

http://www.yellowstoneaviation.com/flyin.shtml
Flying into WYS info:

Elevation: 6,644 ft
Runway 1/19 ....8400 ft x 150 ft

100LL $4.66 (8/17/06)
Airport is 1 mile north of town


Montblack