This unique experience is available in multiple spots in West Yellowstone, and each location offers a variety of species to make catching a fresh dinner a breeze.
Rendezvous Under The Stars This Winter
West Yellowstone, MT is home to some of the best outdoor winter experiences, from snowshoeing and Nordic skiing to ice fishing and snowmobiling, you can find yourself enjoying the great outdoors more than ever before. With over 50km of groomed Nordic ski trails and 400 miles of snowmobile trails, take your time exploring the Great White North.
History of Winter Travel in Yellowstone National Park
If you want to see Yellowstone in winter, and I highly recommend that you do, today you can either take a snowmobile, a snowcoach, a bombardier or you can cross country ski. While Yellowstone is an amazing place to visit any time of the year, to me at least, it is at its most magnificent
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400 Miles of Smiles: West Yellowstone – The ideal location for snowmobiling first-timers
Welcome to West Yellowstone! Grab your best friend and head to West Yellowstone for some snowy fun! That’s what I did! Winter is still in full swing at this gateway town to Yellowstone National Park with expectations of peak snowpack by early March. The national park is closed for the winter to traffic unless you
Winter In West Yellowstone
With over 150 inches of annual snowfall and nearly as many days of sunshine, West Yellowstone, Montana, has earned its place on the list of “11 Coolest Winter Places in America” (Budget Travel) and as one of the “Top 10 Winter Towns” (National Geographic Traveler). It is also continuously voted as one of the top
Wildlife Viewing & Birdwatching
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
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
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
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
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