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A reflection on the summer of 2009

As the true end of summer approaches, I want to reflect on what a great summer this has been. The weather in Seattle could not have been better, except that perhaps a bit more rain would have been nice! Funny, I know. Also, I got to do fair amount of traveling, and therefore, met and spent time with some incredible people. Here are a few highlights of the summer of 2009 for me. … Continue

Added by Kari Quaas on September 18, 2009 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Connectivity

Now that the season is winding down, and all our newly made friends are heading back to college, Europe, or Texas, we have some extra bandwidth to play with. I've gotten used to No Internet (or only Town Day internet). I mean, really, I didnt come to Yellowstone to chat online. Still, I've missed the Cool Works networking, youtubbing, general surfing and such. Now, with just 26 days left to go, and some incredible adventures under my belt, whats next? I've been challenged and rewarded by being… Continue

Added by Carol on September 10, 2009 at 10:28pm — 9 Comments

Cool Works ® Meet Up Wrap Up - 2009 - Part IV (Final)

Thursday, June 25

Back in good ole Gardiner, Montana, aka the worldwide headquarters for CoolWorks.com, I spent the day in the office with B and P. The Web Shack … Continue

Added by Kari Quaas on July 13, 2009 at 7:46pm — 2 Comments

Cool Works ® Meet Up Wrap Up - 2009 - Part III

Wednesday, June 24

Post Grand Teton shake out we collected E and friends and left Signal Mountain Lodge *sigh* and headed north back into Yellowstone National Park and over to Old Faithful. … Continue

Added by Kari Quaas on July 6, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Cool Works ® Meet Up Wrap Up - 2009 - Part II

Wednesday, June 24

We left for a mini-Teton shakeout in the Van of Dreams aka VOD and made our way past Jenny Lake Lodge and over to Dornan's.

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Added by Kari Quaas on June 29, 2009 at 6:36am — 3 Comments

Cool Works ® Meet Up Wrap Up - 2009 - Part I

So the CoolWorks.com team is small and mighty and we meet about once a year. This year we decided with the growth of My CoolWorks to involve the tribe in our annual meeting in Yellowstone National Park. We were thrilled that people wanted to meet us and even more so that people continue to live their lives doing what they love in some of the most beautif… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas on June 27, 2009 at 12:35am — 4 Comments

Yellowstone and Tetons Meetup - June 22-26, 2009

Here are the details of where and when. Please RSVP on the Event so we know to expect you and also, if you know, please comment about where we may see you. Also, if your location around Yellowstone and the Tetons is not on our schedule, please let us know where you are and we'll do our best to swing by. : ) Monday, June 22 Day Hike - 2pm Meet on the porch at Lake Lodge. We'll hike either Elephant Back or… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas on June 15, 2009 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

Still Wrapping My Mind Around It

I am absolutely loving Yellowstone. This amazing place they call Lake has captured my heart. I am now working at the Lake Lodge, cooking and learning about management in the EDR. Still, it snows absoluely at will, we got 4 inches on the 7th of June. One past employee reported the coldest winter she ever spent was a summer at Yellowstone! The people are fantastic. We had a great disco party for the employees the day before opening and inspite of my pending drive to Idaho in the early morning, I s… Continue

Added by Carol on June 11, 2009 at 6:37am — 4 Comments

Yellowstone sees higher guest traffic in May 2009

This article seems to support what many of you were saying when I asked if it seems like more or less people are vacationing this year. Yay! I hope that this continues to be the case over the course of the whole summer. Link to the AP story o… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas on June 8, 2009 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments

Yellowstone Sights

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Added by Carol on May 9, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

I have arrived...

As fo the 28th of april @ 9am I have just started my summer job with Yellowstone...let the advintuer begin...with 5" of snow on the ground and no more than 20 miles in the to park on my way to OFI had the first buffalo pile up and was there for like 5 mins not bad...then seen some elk as well just up the road...life is on the move in the park again now for the bear and woulves. Continue

Added by Shelby on April 29, 2009 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Here in Montana

Its Monday morning, and I have 225 miles to go til Gardiner to check in on Tuesday morning. I am stoked to start my first season in Yellowstone. Hopefully, there will be a few moments here and there to log on to CoolWorks and chat, or write a little blog. Thanks to everyone who provided so much encouragement, information, and personal insight. Its going to be great, I feel it in my blood. The road trip was fine. Staying in Motel 6 or Econo Lodges gave me a treat at the end of 500 miles. Yesterd… Continue

Added by Carol on April 27, 2009 at 7:17am — 9 Comments

Yellowstone is going wireless

Good for some and maybe not so good for others, there is a plan to increase the connectivity within Yellowstone National Park, according to the National Park Service. "The plan, released Monday, would add a cell tower to the Lake Village area and would allow wireless Internet access for visitors at some developed sites. Historical sites such as the Old Faithful Inn and the Mammoth Hotel would not… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas on April 21, 2009 at 12:06pm — No Comments

Telecommunication & internet access in Yellowstone.

My friend from West Yellowstone told me (she works for Xanterra): There is a cell phone tower at Old Faithful, another at Grant, one up on Bunsen Peak, and one on Mt. Washburn. Lake Village doesn't currently have cell phone reception. Xanterra has wireless in the dorms, and a comptuer or two for employee use. Here's what my employer (DNC) said :) The main dormitory at each location has been wired for WIFI reception. Our computer department will need to get some system information fromyour mac… Continue

Added by Ryne. on March 20, 2009 at 7:18pm — No Comments

What to pack

Traveling to Yellowstone Yellowstone is very remote, so it takes some time to travel to the park. There are no big cities nearby. Please travel to Bozeman, Montana by bus or airplane. Unless you're a strong swimmer, you will be flying into the U.S. The fastest and easiest way to get to Bozeman, Montana, is to fly all the way, but Bozeman has a small airport and flights can be expensive. Most students choose to fly to a larger city and take the Greyhound Bus to Bozeman. Be aware that bus rides t… Continue

Added by Ryne. on March 20, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

My Packing List

Good thing I am driving. I mean, how do you get all this stuff into two carry-ons? Ok, I would pay the $15 airline surcharge to get a 50 pound bag of toys to Yellowstone;but the universe has deemed that I do not have to. A good start: Passport / Checkbook / Credit Cards / Paper& Envelopes Laptop w/equipment / Camera w/equipment Mp3 player / Dvds & CDs / Alarm clock, electric & battery Sunglasses/ reading glasses Sunblock Hats Backpack, rucksack,hiking poles Garcia Canister, Bear sp… Continue

Added by Carol on March 11, 2009 at 6:27pm — No Comments

yellowstone

goin to be serving at the Lake Hotel ......... getting there May 9th.... who else is gonna be at the Lake area? Hotel, lodge .... bridge bay... fishing bridge whatever........ Kristi Continue

Added by Kristi on March 5, 2009 at 9:56am — 6 Comments

Will be moveing to a new forum soon...

Ya will be leaving yall soon going to a new chat area so was nice to talk to some of yall and chat some when I did maybe we will cross pathes latter...so ya will be takeing my things off hear soon so if you like them copy them or looke thim up while you can....PEACE out to all and happy trails till we meat again...... Continue

Added by Shelby on March 4, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Ok, I Just Might Be

Some people call me OCD. I'm not THAT obsessive. Just because everyday I come home from my Real Job, put in an online application, cruise the CoolWorks help wanted now, chat with Seasonal Addicts Anonymous, nightly Mapquest to various National Parks, neglect my cucumber facials, or fail in 40 sit-ups, doesn't mean I am obsessive to the point of compulsive. I mean, what if these guys won't hire me....maybe reach out some more?? Hey, I can apply til the cows come home. And anyways, is that a Diso… Continue

Added by Carol on February 11, 2009 at 9:48am — 20 Comments

More Planning

Do you bring your laptop for a summer in the park? Yes (again, screw global warming). Getting online is usually an iffy affair. You should, however, keep a journal, and you will need the laptop as a platform for doing that. These summer-in-the-park experiences (in whichever park) sometimes don't work out, but when they do, they can turn into the central adventure of your life so far, and maybe forever. You will kick yourself in the future for not writing down the details. Continue

Added by Scott Herring on January 27, 2009 at 12:27am — No Comments