Wildlife Viewing & Birdwatching

September 28, 2018

Yellowstone Park and our surrounding national forests offer wildlife viewing and birdwatching year-round. You will see bison migrating to their calving grounds, elk bugling during rut, antelope babies playing tag, and bear cubs rolling in the meadow under their mother’s watchful eye. Excellent birding surrounds West Yellowstone. Serious bird-watchers can explore the trails, forests, and

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Unique Adventures

What’s on your adventure bucket list? How about seeing live grizzly bears, wolves, and birds of prey? Or becoming a Junior Smokejumper? Maybe floating down the river or exploring a working cattle ranch or historic Western town is more your pace. No matter how laid back or thrill seeking you are, there is unique adventures

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Shopping

Forget about power shopping and get into a relaxed mode. Casually stroll down West Yellowstone’s streets and you will find an assortment of stores, galleries, and specialty shops. In West Yellowstone, there’s always a little something for everyone. Enjoy the old-fashioned friendliness and pause on a bench to do some people-watching while indulging in a

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Scenic Drives

Take a road trip along one of the scenic driving routes surrounding West Yellowstone. Explore the beautiful landscapes of southwest Montana and Yellowstone Country, or find the hidden gems on the backcountry roads. These routes will allow you to experience the unspoiled nature along winding rivers and the breathtaking views of the snowcapped mountains and

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Golf

Golf in West Yellowstone, at these elevations, golfers get longer drives, spectacular views, and wildlife spectators. Tee up and get a round in at two nearby courses. There’s a beautiful, casual nine-hole course located only 20 miles from West Yellowstone at Island Park, Idaho. During some of the season, a pause to gather morel mushrooms

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For Families & Kids

West Yellowstone abounds with fun activities and events for families and kids year-round, including the Junior Smokejumper program, Yellowstone’s Junior Ranger program, and the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center’s Keeper Kids program. And don’t miss the annual award-winning Kids’N’Snow program or the cross-country ski races and events just for kids. Explore Now see all activities

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ATV/UTV

The same trail system that made West Yellowstone famous for snowmobiling is available for ATV and UTV use in the summer. Many trails are limited to machines under 50 inches, so make sure to inquire before heading out in your OHV or side-by-side. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, the trail system is well marked

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