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Ok-Serve8817

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Yay!

Yellowstone Itinerary

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Ok-Serve8817

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Thank you, I will!

Yellowstone Itinerary

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Ok-Serve8817

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Thanks! I just updated my post to do this does it look right?

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Ok-Serve8817

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I just edited the original to the new itinerary

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Ok-Serve8817

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Thank you all for your input! I have amended it to make it a bit more flexible on time (removing some times but keeping some for general guidelines) and so I am being driving efficient and not going back and forth a lot, but rather doing loops. Also entering from North everyday lol. Please let me know if this is good and makes sense!

Yellowstone Itinerary

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Ok-Serve8817

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It might be hard to get my family up that early so I have arranged the wildlife viewing in the late afternoon haha

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Ok-Serve8817

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Yes unfortunately we already have booked an airbnb there

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Ok-Serve8817

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You're right about the map; I heard it was best to see the overlook to grand prismatic in the afternoon so I thought old faithful in the morning would be better and then do grand prismatic and fairy falls in the afternoon. Should i switch the order?

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Ok-Serve8817

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Thank you for the input! I was also wondering if it would be fine to enter through the north each day. Does it make a major difference or would it be good to switch it up and enter west one day? It is pretty massive I am hoping its at least somewhat realistic

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Below is the prompt and output that chatgpt gave me for a 3 initernary. We will be staying at an airbnb in Livingston. What are your thoughts? Would you change anything? Day 1 and 3 look great to me but I am not so sure about 2:

Show me a highly detailed 3 day Yellowstone itinerary with times that covers the best attractions in the park with descriptions of the attraction. Please include estimated driving times. We will be staying in Livingston, Montana. Provide hiking trails we can do with details on length and difficulty and other tips. Include Artist's paint pots. Must include Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Spring, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Hayden Valley. Place Grand Prismatic Spring and Fairy falls trail in the late afternoon only. Place wildlife viewing at sunset times only. Provide tips on good photo spots in the park.

Day 1: Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin and Grand Prismatic Spring

6:30 AM: Departure from Livingston

Drive time: 1 hour 30 minutes to North Yellowstone entrance.

8:30 AM: Enter Yellowstone through the North Entrance, take Grand Canyon, stop by Hayden Valley

Lake Yellowstone

Old Faithful

Attraction: Old Faithful Geyser, erupts approximately every 90 minutes.
Activity: Watch an eruption and explore the nearby visitor center.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Tip: Arrive early to get a good spot for viewing and photographing the eruption.

Upper Geyser Basin

Attraction: Home to the largest concentration of geysers in the world.
Activity: Walk the boardwalk to see geysers like Castle, Grand, and Riverside.
Duration: 2 hours.
Tip: Keep an eye on eruption schedules posted at the visitor center.

1:00 PM: Lunch

Location: Old Faithful Lodge Cafeteria or bring a packed lunch.

2:00 PM: Biscuit Basin

Drive time: 10 minutes from Old Faithful.
Attraction: Smaller geyser basin with stunning pools and small geysers.
Activity: Walk the boardwalk.

Black Sand Basin (optional)

Drive time: 5 minutes from Biscuit Basin.

4:00 PM: Grand Prismatic Spring

Drive time: 10 minutes from Black Sand Basin.
Attraction: Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the U.S.
Activity: Walk the boardwalk for close views of the spring.
Duration: 45 minutes.

5:00 PM: Fairy Falls Trail

Trailhead: Located near the Midway Geyser Basin parking lot.
Hike: 5 miles round trip, moderate difficulty.
Activity: Hike to Fairy Falls and the overlook for an aerial view of Grand Prismatic Spring.
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Tip: Best time for photography is in the late afternoon when the colors are most vibrant.

Return to Livingston

Drive time: 2 hours.
Dinner: In Livingston.

Day 2: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Hayden Valley

6:30 AM: Departure from Livingston

Drive time: 1 hour 30 minutes to North Yellowstone entrance.

8:30 AM: Enter Yellowstone through the North Entrance

9:30 AM: Norris Geyser Basin

Attraction: The hottest and most changeable thermal area.
Activity: Walk the Porcelain Basin and Back Basin trails.
Duration: 1.5 hours.

11:00 AM: Artist's Paint Pots

Drive time: 15 minutes from Norris.
Attraction: Bubbling mud pots and colorful hot springs.
Activity: Short hike (1-mile round trip) to view the thermal features.
Duration: 1 hour.

12:00 PM: Lunch

Location: Picnic at Norris or pack a lunch.

1:00 PM: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Drive time: 30 minutes from Norris.
Attraction: Stunning canyon with dramatic waterfalls.
Activity: Visit both the North and South Rim for views of the Upper and Lower Falls.
Duration: 2-3 hours.
Tip: Best photo spots include Artist Point and Lookout Point.

4:00 PM: Hayden Valley

Drive time: 20 minutes from the Grand Canyon.
Attraction: Prime wildlife viewing area.
Activity: Look for bison, elk, and possibly wolves and bears.
Tip: Bring binoculars and a zoom lens for wildlife photography.

6:30 PM: Return to Livingston

Drive time: 2.5 hours.
Dinner: In Livingston.

Day 3: Northern Yellowstone and Lamar Valley

6:30 AM: Departure from Livingston

Drive time: 1.5 hours to Mammoth Hot Springs.

8:00 AM: Enter Yellowstone through the North Entrance

8:30 AM: Mammoth Hot Springs

Attraction: Terraced hot springs with a unique appearance.
Activity: Walk the Lower and Upper Terraces.

10:00 AM: Drive towards Lamar Valley

Tower Fall

Drive time: 45 minutes from Mammoth Hot Springs
Attraction: 132-foot waterfall.
Activity: Short hike (less than 1-mile round trip) to the viewpoint.
Duration: 1 hour.

1:00 PM: Drive to Lamar Valley to explore, and Lunch

Location: Picnic in Lamar Valley or bring a packed lunch.

4:30 PM: Evening Wildlife Viewing in Lamar Valley

Drive time: 45 minutes back to Lamar Valley.
Activity: Look for wolves, bears, and other wildlife as the sun sets.
Tip: Dusk is an excellent time for wildlife activity. Be careful driving at night.

6:00 PM: Return to Livingston

Drive time: 1.5 hours.
Dinner: In Livingston.

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Ok-Serve8817

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Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and thoughtful response! This is great advice

/r/askphilosophy Open Discussion Thread | October 30, 2023

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Transitioning into philosophy from a finance background:

Hi all, I am interested in going into philosophy academia (getting my MA, and potentially phd), but I have an unrelated background. I could really use some advice here.

I am going to be graduating this December from a large state school with my degree in Business Admin. I majored in Finance and have done pretty well in college, with a 3.70 GPA and several internships in high finance and politics including one while studying abroad.

I have always been interested in philosophy, and my ethics classes in college were my favorite classes. I read a lot of philosophical stuff in my free time and think about "big questions" a lot. I am super interested in consciousness and would love to study it from the philosophical perspective- philosophy of mind. I am also really interested in moral philosophy, ethics, and AI and general technology. I think I would love to be a professor (I am aware of how competitive this is) - but I just know that I love studying this stuff.

I spoke to the dean of philosophy at my local university who said that if I spent this next semester as a non-degree seeking student taking some grad level courses in philosophy, they would consider me for their MA program in the fall. The issue is, this university isn't anywhere near a top university, and from what I have read, it's not worth going into philosophy academia if you're not at a top university. I mentioned this to her, and she agreed. She said I could take some courses at this uni, get the requisite background and demonstrate my capability, and then apply to better MA programs for fall 2025.

If you were me, what would you do and what are your thoughts? What is my likelihood of getting into a top program and what is needed to get there? Another thing to consider is funding- I would like to get full funding for a masters, of course, but given my background I am not sure I would be the best candidate. I really feel like I could succeed in philosophy academia- I am super interested and love learning, and I think I could meaningfully contribute something unique given my background and experiences. Also, just thought I'd mention that I am a South Asian woman and have pretty deeply studied south asian and eastern philosophy in my free time.

I'm also considering going into industry after graduation to get some work experience and save money. Could my work experience help bolster my application in way? Perhaps show that I could research AI/tech/ business ethics?

/r/askphilosophy Open Discussion Thread | October 30, 2023

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Ok-Serve8817

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Thanks for the advice! I’ll go with the XS

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What size should I get in the exercise dress?Discussion

Debating between an XS or XXS. I am 5’2, 115 lb, and 34A. For further context, I wear size 4 in lululemon sports bra, typically 2 and sometimes 4 in leggings. Help would be appreciated thank you!!

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