It's not just about having a knack for choosing less busy days in Yellowstone National Park. There are rules involved and permits to get if you'd like to do some backcountry camping in the first national park for all to enjoy.
The decades old battle in Montana about fireworks on appropriate holidays continues. Some folks look forward to lighting fireworks for months, while others prepare with dread for the noise and disruption it causes. Patriotic? Sure. A real pain for some? Also sure.