Reply #20: I've been there twice.

[Mendocino]

The first time way back in 64, I was almost seven. We camped in the park.

The last time in 2000. Stayed at a lodge just outside the east entrance. The lodge was in a relatively good location, but still far from most anything. It was about thirty miles to the closest store in either direction.(Fishing Bridge in the park to the west, the town of Wapati to the east. We visited the park two days and drove 220 and 250 miles. The distances are vast. And no trip to the area is complete without visiting Grand Teton, which is further yet.

As already posted, beware of the wildlife. The bison may be the most dangerous animals in the park. Keep a respectful distance. Moose and elk are unpredictable, they could charge at any moment, especially during the rut season. The bears are fearless, do not feed ever, it is illegal and dangerous. At the lodge we had two young bears roaming the grounds daily. They head out to the highway where people would feed them and take pictures. These bears will be relocated once, and if they return will likely be destroyed. Too dependent on humans.

See: Old Faithful Geyser and Lodge, Mammoth Hot Springs, Lammar Valley(Wolves), both falls of the Yellowstone River, Tower Falls, Norris Geyser Basin. Those are the biggies, many little gems exist. Our favorite was a picnic area along the Gibbon River. A wonderfully green fern lined stream with crystal clear water, quiet and moist.

I seem to recall that bilingual pamphlets were available, but I'm not certain. I would visit the parks NPS website to check on services available for foreign visitors.