Snowmobile “Rules of the Road” for Trail Use October 24, 2021 Snowmobiling West Yellowstone Montana. Ken Takata photo. Snowmobiling is a fun and family-oriented activity. A vast amount of National Forest land is open for winter travel. In some areas those traveling by skis, snowshoes, dog sled teams and snowmobiles must share the same routes and areas. Common sense and courtesy will provide a safe and Read More… from Snowmobile “Rules of the Road” for Trail Use
The 4 Best Places to Cross Country Ski near West Yellowstone October 23, 2021 West Yellowstone, Montana, receives more than 150 inches of powdery snow each year, making it a veritable paradise for cross-country skiers. Take the opportunity to explore seemingly endless landscapes and the quiet of a mountain winter under Montana’s Big Sky-cross-country skiing near West Yellowstone is an unforgettable experience suitable for skiers of all levels. More Read More… from The 4 Best Places to Cross Country Ski near West Yellowstone
Avalanche Awareness Tips October 22, 2021 Avalanche Awareness Tips Avalanche Beacon Park in West Yellowstone Montana. With heavy snow in our area, avalanches are a possibility throughout the winter season. If you love winter recreation in West Yellowstone, taking a few simple precautions before you venture out can mean the difference between life and death. Doug Chabot, Director of the Gallatin Read More… from Avalanche Awareness Tips
Wildlife Safety October 9, 2021 Wildlife Safety You’ve arrived and you’re ready to go into Yellowstone National Park for some adventures or perhaps start by doing some hikes in West Yellowstone. Let’s have a little chat about safety. In this area, you must be aware of possible wildlife encounters and of the dangers of the land itself. Yellowstone National Park Read More… from Wildlife Safety
Fall Adventures are Calling in West Yellowstone, Montana September 9, 2021 Fall brings spectacular scenery and the annual elk mating season (rut) where huge bull elk battle for their harems with eerie echoing bugles across wide valleys. Cooler fall temperatures create spectacular photo opportunities at Old Faithful and other geysers in Yellowstone Park. It’s the best time of the year for mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, Read More… from Fall Adventures are Calling in West Yellowstone, Montana
Have You Heard an Elk Bugle? September 8, 2021 Any local will tell you that one of their favorite times of the year around West Yellowstone and Yellowstone Park is September and October during the Elk Mating Season (rut). This is when the males are vying for the females’ attention. During this time the herds can be found in the northern range, including Mammoth Hot Read More… from Have You Heard an Elk Bugle?
Fall In West Yellowstone Fall brings spectacular scenery and the annual elk mating season (rut), where huge bull elk battle for their harems with eerie, echoing bugles across wide valleys. Cooler fall temperatures create photo opportunities in Yellowstone Park, with the fog turning to steam over the rivers and geysers. It’s a great time for mountain biking, road cycling, Read More… from Fall In West Yellowstone
Boats of Lake Yellowstone August 26, 2021 We all know about Lake Yellowstone and the marina at Bridge Bay. We know that people during the summer make good use of time on Lake Yellowstone. Today there are everything from canoes to motorboats to houseboats that can be seen on the lake. THE ANNIE So -how did this all begin? The Annie was Read More… from Boats of Lake Yellowstone
Yellowstone History: Specimen Schmidt August 19, 2021 AUGUST “SPECIMAN” SCHMIDT I was recently reading through Geyser Bob’s Yellowstone and came across some interesting information I would like to share with you. As you probably know, Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas were home to a wide array of some unusual and colorful characters. Among those was a man named August Schmidt. Read More… from Yellowstone History: Specimen Schmidt
How to Poop in the Woods August 3, 2021 Pooping in the Woods Summer is upon us and everyone is spending time outside. The time is going to come when you will need to poop outside, maybe on a hiking trail or at camp, or perhaps you will be on a long stretch of highway and just have to go. There is a fine Read More… from How to Poop in the Woods