A Yellowstone Insider reader called our offices the other day with a simple request: What activities would we recommend for her upcoming trip to Yellowstone National Park, a trip with both grandparents and grandkids in tow? Her main criteria: a list of activities that would please both ends of the age spectrum. We never turn down a reasonable request for information, so here's our response.

Meals during a visit to Yellowstone National Park always require some planning. Whether you eat in one of the many restaurants, pack a car full of picnic supplies or operate with a mixture of the two approaches, dining in Yellowstone means you perform a minimum level of planning unless you want to munch on a bag of chips purchased from a General Store. Here’s a look at our 2009 dining highlights and some pieces of advice.

When you visit Yellowstone National Park, you will need to eat. It is an unavoidable fact. Therefore, for your convenience, here is a list of eateries in Yellowstone, organized by level of formality and food type. Updated for 2010.

When to go to Yellowstone? Other than the obvious answer (when you can) it’s helpful to know that every season has its attractions, as well as some negatives.