Staying At the Ranch

Our scheduled next stop was Yellowstone National Park, which is located in 3 different states. Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. The next destination is a ranch called Bar N Ranch, 6 miles away from the West Entrance.

We faced the unexpected - snow storm! We drove at Interstate 90 and missed our exit and we headed straight to the heart of the storm. I admit it was pretty scary but I tried not to say anything because my friend is already very scared. Later that evening, I learned that there was an accident at I90 and that it was closed due to the heavy snow fall.

We reached the Bar N Ranch safely (thanks be to God!). The house was very cozy and there's a fireplace that warms each room. There's a living room where guests gather and watch TV, and outside the house is a whole 200 acres of farm land you can explore. We checked in, stroll around a bit and had a full bottle or red wine to warm us up. There are a few guests (as it is offpeak) and so we had the place mostly for ourselves.

More tips for roadtrippers.

1. Check the weather forecasts and make sure that it's safe to travel.
2. If you're planning a really long drive and it is FALL season, you may want to consider renting a 4x4 with snowtires, especially if you plan to go up the mountains.
3. Stock up on snacks and water inside your car, you'll never know when you may possibly be stranded or delayed.
4. Having GPS is really great, but sometimes you have to follow your gut feelings. GPS dont usually assess risks.
5. Never cross out the possibility of re-route (possibly due to road closure or bad weather condition)

Enjoy the journey and you'll find most satisfaction when you reach your destination.