Welcome to West Yellowstone, Montana! Below you will find a partial list of weekly activities and events happening in West Yellowstone. On our home page look under “play” for our calendar of events along with other useful and interesting information about our unique area. Please be cautious of wildlife along and on the highways as they migrate thru
9 WINTER ADVENTURES YOU SHOULD EMBRACE IN WEST YELLOWSTONE DURING WINTER
West Yellowstone, Montana, is a winter adventure seeker’s snow-covered playground. To be here is to embrace and respect that winter lasts longer in Montana, nearly six, sometimes eight, months of the year, than in most places in the contiguous United States. If you are in search of snow and wanting to explore more, here are
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West Yellowstone Winter Activities
Although the town is small, West Yellowstone in the winter is BIG on fun things to do! From snowmobiling and cross-country skiing to ice fishing and snowshoeing, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors when the weather turns chilly. And if you’re looking for a more low-key vacation, you can always just
Just for Today: West Yellowstone Activities
Welcome to West Yellowstone, Montana! All roads in Yellowstone are closed to regular vehicles except the road between the North Entrance at Gardiner and the Northeast Entrance at Cooke City. The only access through the west entrance of Yellowstone at this time is by bicycle. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, along with select
Just for Today: West Yellowstone Activities
Welcome to West Yellowstone, Montana! Currently Open West Yellowstone Restaurants: Master_Restaurant_List_2022 Winter (PDF) Below you will find a partial list of weekly activities and events happening in West Yellowstone. On our home page look under “play” for our calendar of events along with other useful and interesting information about our unique area. Please be cautious of wildlife along
Just for Today: West Yellowstone Activities
Welcome to West Yellowstone, Montana! Currently Open West Yellowstone Restaurants: Master_Restaurant_List_2022 JANUARY (PDF) Entrance to Yellowstone Closed for the Warm Season: November 7 Entrance to Yellowstone Opened for the Winter Season: December 15 IMD Junior National Qualifier: January 29 – 30 Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe Event: February 12 Taste of the Trails: February 19 Rendezvous
Snowmobile “Rules of the Road” for Trail Use
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
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Fall Adventures are Calling in West Yellowstone, Montana
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,
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West Yellowstone Summer Bucket List
West Yellowstone, Montana Bucket List You’ve planned, you’ve packed, you’ve arrived!!! Now, what to do in West Yellowstone? So many fun things to do and see. My top 10 favorites will be sure to make your West Yellowstone Summer Bucket list! Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center This is my favorite stop in town! You can
Crust Cruising in West Yellowstone
When spring comes to West Yellowstone, the days gradually grow warmer while the nights stay crisp and cold. These unique weather conditions can only mean one thing—it’s time for crust cruising! What is crust cruising? When the snow warms and softens under the spring sunshine, it refreezes overnight into a smooth, sparkling crust. Skate skiers