Path to Forrest Fenn’s Treasure the Easy Way

Start at the northeast gate of the Yellowstone National Park (YNP).  Any gate will do but from the gate get to US 212.  US 212 runs a long the north part of YNP in a east west direction. From the northeast gate go past Soda Butte down the canyon to the Lamar Ranger Research Station and stop at the small turn-out on the south side  of US 212 about a half mile from the station.  For others coming from a different gate get the free YNP map and find the Lamar Ranger Research Station on Us 212.  Park at the turn-out  and being careful of the animals (read the rules about maintaining distances to the different animals) walk towards the grove of cottonwoods to the south and slightly east of the turn-out.  Walking sticks come in handy as you cross water twice.  I never got my shoes wet. When you arrive at the trees look west to the tree in the middle it splits into two trunks.  Look at the bottom and find the hollow.

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Teacher, counselor, therapist, coach and a treasure hunter with 40 years of teaching and coaching people from kindergarten to sports professionals. Helping people achieve their goals is what I do. I taught K-12 and university level in Physical Education, Biology, life skills, and transitions. I have a Masters in Social Work with a mental health concentration and worked with families, adolescents, and chemically dependent groups. Treasure hunting is my new passion for the last eight years. View all posts by captpappy