The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park may be closed for the season, but more than 3,500 visitors still flock to West Yellowstone, Montana, over the Thanksgiving holiday to take part in the annual Yellowstone Ski Festival. Nordic skiers of all ages and skill levels meet in West Yellowstone to ring in the ski season
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West Yellowstone is the gateway to hundreds of miles of trails and Forest Service Lands. We’ve now made it easier and safer to recreate in the area by making our trail maps available to download right to your smartphone or tablet through two different apps. The maps are geo-referenced and once downloaded, can be used
2017 Solar Eclipse in Yellowstone Country WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT – The last time a total solar eclipse was visible across the entire contiguous United States was during the June 8, 1918 eclipse, and not since the February 1979 eclipse has a total eclipse been visible from anywhere in the mainland United States. On August 21, 2017,
There’s more to West Yellowstone than scenic views and outdoor adventures—even the most active explorers need to power up with a fresh breakfast or wind down over a savory meal. Below, we serve up a selection of West Yellowstone’s best restaurants, with a few local recommendations on the side! Breakfast Whether you are grabbing breakfast
Madison County, Montana is where you will find the “ghost” towns of Virginia City and Nevada City. Virginia City is a well preserved, very much alive, ghost town which is frozen in time. It is located just 20 miles west of Yellowstone National Park (90 miles by road). Virginia City Montana. Montana Office of Tourism
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Mattie Culver’s Grave. Photo by Mike Cline. This is the story of a family who lived and worked in Yellowstone National Park in the 1880’s when the majority of our country was just beginning to discover the wonders of the Park. The members of this family are Ellery Channing Culver, his wife, Mattie Shipley Culver
West Yellowstone, Montana: Your Biathlon Destination Nordic Ski Biathlon. Yellowstone Photo Studio photo. West Yellowstone is one of the few places in the Western United States where visitors can experience biathlon in action—and even try it for themselves! Read on to find out more about biathlon and how you can encounter the sport on your
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Yancey’s Pleasant Valley Hotel in Yellowstone National Park Haynes 1887 winter expedition at Yancey’s; Photographer unknown; 1887 In the year 1826 in Barren County, Kentucky John F. Yancey was born. At that time no one realized that he would one day have an impact on Yellowstone National Park. Yancey was the 6th of ten children
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West Yellowstone’s history is as rich as your imagination. The area was first developed with the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. This small Montana town witnessed the evolution of traveling into the world’s first national park with stagecoaches, dog sleds, Model T’s, snow planes, and more! At the Museum of the Yellowstone , view
Experience the traditional art of live performances at the Playmill Theatre. The Playmill shows are centered around fun and family values. The cast offers a personal and interactive experience from the time you are greeted and shown to your seat through the entire performance. In addition to an opening including songs, the cast captivates and