Exploring the road from Old Faithful to the South Gate. We stop at Isa Lake, then attempt to kayak across Lewis & Shoshone Lakes. Stop at Moose Falls for a quick dip and then hit the seldom seen Flagg Ranch Road.
From Explore Yellowstone Like a Local! Save TIME & MONEY on your Yellowstone Vacation. by Teddy Garland
January 11, 2026 · 38 min · Season 6 · Episode 8
About this episode
The episode explores the scenic route from Old Faithful to the South Gate, highlighting various stops and outdoor activities along the way.
This podcast covers the section of road south from Old Faithful down to West Thumb and then down to the South Gate and then we drive along the seldom seen but beautiful Flagg Ranch/Marysville/Grassy Lake Road. You will hear a story about how not to hike in bear country then we stop at the only lake in the US that flows into both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. We visit a great picture spot that where you can see just how big Yellowstone Park really is then talk about a not so great hi...
People in this episode
Host: Teddy Garland
Topics covered
- Yellowstone travel
- outdoor activities
- kayaking
- hiking safety
- scenic routes
- nature exploration
Keywords
- Yellowstone
- Old Faithful
- kayak
- Lewis Lake
- Moose Falls
- Flagg Ranch Road
- hiking
- bear country
- travel tips
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Old Faithful, South Gate, Isa Lake, Lewis & Shoshone Lakes, Moose Falls, Flagg Ranch Road, West Thumb, Marysville, Grassy Lake Road, Yellowstone Park
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