Historic District Industrial Buildings June 19, 2020 As with any business, support facilities are usually a necessity. So it was when the railroad came to West Yellowstone. Union Pacific Train Depot in West Yellowstone Among the first buildings constructed were the Depot and the Beanery. Following the construction of those facilities the railroad set about building other support facilities. Included in those Read More… from Historic District Industrial Buildings
Historic Union Pacific Baggage Building June 11, 2020 Historic Union Pacific Baggage Building If any of you have ever taken an extended train trip, you know that you will have baggage. Some of us will have more baggage than others, depending on the length of the trip and our need to carry clothes and accessories with us. On a modern day train trip, Read More… from Historic Union Pacific Baggage Building
West Yellowstone Historic District June 4, 2020 With the railroad coming to town, it quickly became apparent to both the railroad and the Town of West Yellowstone that some new buildings and facilities were going to be needed. View of the railroad district from the water tower. The Oregon Shoreline began constructing facilities for train operation as well as passenger care at Read More… from West Yellowstone Historic District
Explore West Yellowstone’s Past on the Historic Walking Tour May 17, 2020 Dining Lodge. Photo courtesy of WYED and Yellowstone Historic Center. Driving through Yellowstone National Park is a breathtaking experience, but you might return to West Yellowstone with the urge to take a walk. Stroll along the West Yellowstone Historic Walking Tour to stretch your legs, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and learn the eclectic Read More… from Explore West Yellowstone’s Past on the Historic Walking Tour
Motorcycles & Yellowstone November 25, 2019 Photo by Guilherme Veloso on Unsplash Yellowstone On Two Wheels: What Motorcyclists Need To Know About Riding In The Park A record number of American households now own a motorcycle: over 8% in 2018, according to a survey conducted by the Motorcycle Industry Council. More and more people are choosing to explore the world on two Read More… from Motorcycles & Yellowstone
The Bridges of Yellowstone October 30, 2019 I am sure you are all familiar with the movie “The Bridges of Madison County”. Well, we are going to take a look at “The Bridges Of Yellowstone.” In searching for the history of the bridges I was directed to Geyser Bob’s Yellowstone site. As usual, his website contains a wealth of information about all Read More… from The Bridges of Yellowstone
Yellowstone’s Kite Hill Cemetery October 24, 2019 UNMARKED GRAVE AT KITE HILL CEMETERY In an earlier post I told you about the grave of Mattie Culver. There are other cemeteries in Yellowstone but, unfortunately, at least one of them has gone into serious disrepair. That would be Kite Hill Cemetery which is located behind the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Moon setting over Read More… from Yellowstone’s Kite Hill Cemetery
The Roaming Neighbor: Respecting RV Etiquette In Yellowstone October 9, 2019 RV in Yellowstone National Park Camping is making a comeback, with more than 7 million American households joining the camping movement in the last five years. A large reason for this increase is the urge to be close to nature, something Yellowstone can offer in abundance. While many people still choose tents to take on their camping Read More… from The Roaming Neighbor: Respecting RV Etiquette In Yellowstone
Yellowstone Trailside Museums Norris Museum Breezeway Yellowstone National Park, as a whole, is considered to be a living, breathing and ever changing museum. To that end, the National Park Service has created four trailside museums in the park. In 1928 Park Superintendent Horace Albright proposed the construction of several small local museums that would enhance the experience of Read More… from Yellowstone Trailside Museums
Drone Use in Greater Yellowstone Photo courtesy of Dobson Entertainment A Guide to Responsible Drone Use in Greater Yellowstone Visitors journey to the Greater Yellowstone region to experience the beauty of pristine wilderness. Capturing memories of the experience is a top priority for many and recreational drones have increased in popularity among area visitors. Drones allow explorers to catch aerial Read More… from Drone Use in Greater Yellowstone