West Yellowstone is Open for Winter! September 15, 2020Courtesy of West Yellowstone TBID Sitting at the west entrance to the park, the charming and authentic community of West Yellowstone has truly earned its designation as one of the “11 Coolest Winter Places in America” (Budget Travel). The new year means new snow; with 150 inches of annual snowfall, there is more than enoughRead More… from West Yellowstone is Open for Winter!
Yellowstone – What You May Not Know August 27, 2020We all know, or at least I assume most of us know, that Yellowstone is this Nation’s first National Park. However, there are some interesting things you may not know about this magnificent and amazing place. STRANDED IN YELLOWSTONE: Truman Everts Did you know that one of Yellowstone’s earliest explorers was stranded in the parkRead More… from Yellowstone – What You May Not Know
Yellowstone Christmas in August August 25, 2020CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS TWICE A YEAR: YELLOWSTONE’S CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST If you are one of those people who are “all about Christmas” then you need to be in Yellowstone on August 25th. Christmas Tree Rock in Yellowstone National Park That is when you will find Christmas Tree Rock. It is located in the middle of theRead More… from Yellowstone Christmas in August
Pioneers of Yellowstone August 20, 2020Souvenirs Being Coated With Travertine at Mammoth Hot Springs. There is no doubt that there are some colorful and very interesting individuals in the history of Yellowstone. If you want some in depth information about them, check out Geyser Bob’s website. You will find a wealth of information about Yellowstone, the history of the parkRead More… from Pioneers of Yellowstone
Larry’s Lunch Station in Yellowstone August 13, 2020Who was Larry Matthews and what did he have to do with Yellowstone? I find delving into research on the history of Yellowstone to be fascinating, intriguing and, often times, a bit surprising. The resources that I find most helpful are Geyser Bob, (Robert V. Goss), Lee H. Whittlesey and Elizabeth A. Watry (author ofRead More… from Larry’s Lunch Station in Yellowstone
The First Gateway to Yellowstone July 12, 2020 Cinnabar, circa 1901 CINNABAR, MONTANA THE FIRST GATEWAY TO YELLOWSTONE I am going to tell you a story about a Montana town that existed for a short time and then in a flash it disappeared. No, this is not a ghost story. This is the story of a town called Cinnabar, Montana. ItRead More… from The First Gateway to Yellowstone
Fun Facts About Yellowstone National Park July 11, 2020We get a lot of questions about Yellowstone National Park, and the answers often surprise people. Here are some of our favorite facts and figures about the world’s first national park — good trivia for the road trip, too. History & Firsts Road Map of Yellowstone Yellowstone was established March 1, 1872 — making itRead More… from Fun Facts About Yellowstone National Park
Food Storage Basics in Bear Country July 4, 2020Grizzly bear. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fox. Viewing a grizzly bear in the wild is a top wish list item for many West Yellowstone visitors. But what if instead of seeing a bear in the meadows or forests of Yellowstone National Park, you find one in your backyard or campsite? Grizzly bear activity near humanRead More… from Food Storage Basics in Bear Country
Union Pacific Employee Dormitories June 25, 2020Historic Union Pacific Women’s Dorm in West Yellowstone, Montana With the advent of rail travel to West Yellowstone the railroad realized that they were going to need workers to take care of the passenger’s needs. They also knew that they would only need this help during “the season” as the trains did not run duringRead More… from Union Pacific Employee Dormitories
Historic District Industrial Buildings June 19, 2020As 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 thoseRead More… from Historic District Industrial Buildings