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In November, the temperature on the South Rim varies from an estimated average high of 52ºF to an average low of 27ºF. During the same timeframe, temperatures on the canyon floor (i.e. by the river) average between 68ºF to 45ºF. Expect approximately 3º to 6º colder weather on the North Rim in November.
I hope you have a great trip to the Grand Canyon. Be sure to pack some warm clothes and check back with OhRanger.com to share your experience with our community of park-lovers! Have fun and be safe...
Yes, contact DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite's Lost & Found Department at (209) 372-4357, write DNC Lost & Found, P.O. Box 578, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389; or email yoselost@dncinc.com.
You should provide DNC with your name, address & phone number, a description of the item you lost. Please be sure to tell them where and when you lost the item if possible: Yosemite Valley vs. Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite Lodge vs. The Ahwahnee, The Mountain Room vs. Yosemite Lodge in general. The more information you give them, the better chance they have of reconnecting you with your lost item.
This is actually not an easy question to answer as there are a lot of wonderful things to do. It really depends on how much time you have. The first thing you should do is just take a look. The canyon is magnificent and all the pictures you have seen don't do it justice. Take a walk around the canyon. I assume you will be visiting the south rim and around the rim there is a nice easy trail you can walk on to get different views of the canyon. If you are up for a more rigorous hike, go down into the canyon. Either the Bright Angel Trail or the South Kaibab Trail will provide you different perspectives of the canyon and you can hike as little or as much as you want. Get up early to watch the sunrise or find a spot to watch the sunset. At the beginning and the end of the day you can watch the colors of the canyon change and get the most dramatic views. And stop at one of the visitor centers and talk to the park rangers. There is a daily schedule of ranger led talks and walks where you can learn about Grand Canyon history, geology, animal and plant life, etc.
We were just there in May and had a wonderful time. I hope you do too.
Yes! The drive is about 140 miles and takes about three hours. Some travelers take US-89, which offers spectacular scenery but is very curvy and lacks guardrails. If time is an issue, we recommend Route 464, which is still scenic, but is an easier drive. Directions are available here. Either way, make a quick stop in East Glacier Park to visit the historic lodge and get a glimpse of the beautiful Two Medicine region of the park. Then, pick up US-2, which skirts the southern edge of Glacier National Park. The road follows the path of the Amtrak train line and offers nice scenery. Be sure to leave a little extra time to stop at the Goat Lick overlook, where you can watch mountain goats on the salt licks across the ravine. You can download a brochure about the goat lick here. And don't forget your binoculars!
According to Weather Underground, the average high temperature is 73 F (with a historical range of 42 F to 86 F) and the average low temperature is 44 F (with a historical range of 32 F to 72 F) for West Yellowstone Aug 25-30. There is an 89% chance of a warm day (temperature over 60°F / 16°C).
If you'd like to research more about the weather in Yellowstone or any other park or destination, check out Weather Underground's Trip Planner.
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I'm sorry to hear that you lost your sleeping bag. There is one main Lost & Found for Olympic National Park. To see if your sleeping bag has turned up, please call 360-565-3000 and then press "0" to speak to the dispatch operator. Please note that you will need to give your location and time of stay to the dispatch operator to help them pinpoint your lost item.
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As of now, firearms are not allowed in national parks.
Although a new law permitting concealed loaded firearms at national parks was passed in May, it will not take effect until February. The Interior Department will continue to enforce current restrictions until then.
Under the current regulation, firearms are generally prohibited in national parks, but citizens may transport unloaded and dismantled or cased firearms and carry firearms while participating in approved hunting programs and under certain other circumstances, according to a Department of Interior spokesperson.
Please remember that firearms regulations may vary by park. Check with the National Park Service or the park you plan to visit before your trip for most up-to-date information.
