I'm planning a trip to the Yellowstone/Teton area and the plan is to mostly camp out in the surrounding National Forests. It has been years since I have camped in brown bear country and even then it was in developed campgrounds. If it was just my wife and I, there would be no worries but I'm interested in how some of you do it with kids. The trip is tenativly planned for the last week of Aug and the first week of Sept. We will have a 3 year old and a 15 month old. My main question is how do you deal with diapers, particularly at night? We use cloth diapers at home and the plan is to use a biodegradable insert and bury them in a cat hole with the rest of the waste. But will a wet diaper (or soiled) attract bears while it is being worn?
Also, I'm seeing conflicting recommendations on distance of tent area from the cooking area. I have seen 100+ feet but I have also seen 100 yards. 100 yards seems like the safest distance but a little unpractical when car camping with a toddler and a baby. Any thoughts on what would be acceptable and/or suggestions on making it enjoyable without worrying?
Also, and I may start a new planning thread at some point but if you have recommendations on must see points of interest in and around Yellowstone and the Tetons that would be great. We will have 2 weeks to stay and I plan on bringing a canoe so would really like to stay on a lake or at least a river for the kids to play in...and me to catch a couple fish!
Also, I'm seeing conflicting recommendations on distance of tent area from the cooking area. I have seen 100+ feet but I have also seen 100 yards. 100 yards seems like the safest distance but a little unpractical when car camping with a toddler and a baby. Any thoughts on what would be acceptable and/or suggestions on making it enjoyable without worrying?
Also, and I may start a new planning thread at some point but if you have recommendations on must see points of interest in and around Yellowstone and the Tetons that would be great. We will have 2 weeks to stay and I plan on bringing a canoe so would really like to stay on a lake or at least a river for the kids to play in...and me to catch a couple fish!