On Jun 20, 1:15=A0am, SMS wrote:
> Hatunen wrote:
> > Here in the US we rarely book ahead, relying on the fact that so
> > long as we begin the search for a motel after about 16:00 we're
> > almost certain to find a room. Sometimes, when we know for
> > certain where we will be the next evening, we might make a
> > reservation for the same brand hotel before we depart; the desk
> > clerk will usually make the reservation for you.
>
> Near some national parks, i.e. Yellowstone and Yosemite, during peak
> season, not having a reservation can be dicey, and it's often a very
> long drive to the next town.
Depends on where. If it's Yosemite, one can always drive to Fresno or
Modesto. If it's Yellowstone there's West Yellowstone, Gardiner, or
(kind of far) Jackson. West Yellowstone isn't typically that booked
up, but most people with extended Yellowstone stays prefer to stay in
the park. |