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Destination Yellowstone: West Yellowstone, MT

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Who Were The Culvers Of Yellowstone?

February 20, 2017

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

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Make West Yellowstone Montana Your Biathlon Destination

February 17, 2017

West Yellowstone, Montana: Your Biathlon Destination 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 next West Yellowstone adventure. What is biathlon?

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Yellowstone National Park History: Yancey’s Pleasant Valley Hotel

February 13, 2017

Yancey’s Pleasant Valley Hotel in Yellowstone National Park 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 in the Yancey family.  When he was a young

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The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, lo The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, located in West Yellowstone, Montana, is the closest entrance to attractions like Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful.
It turns out you love West as much as we do. We kn It turns out you love West as much as we do. We knew you would. 😉
The Riverside Trail, off of Boundary Street in Wes The Riverside Trail, off of Boundary Street in West Yellowstone, Montana, is a great place to take a short hike into Yellowstone National Park.  Make sure you bring bear spray!
During late summer and throughout the fall, bears During late summer and throughout the fall, bears enter into an intense feeding period called hyperphagia. The potential for dangerous encounters increases during this time. Carry bear spray and know how to use it. Bear spray is available for sale and rent throughout West Yellowstone, Montana.
Who said "down days" have to be boring? Take the t Who said "down days" have to be boring? Take the trip outside of the park to the Yellowstone Shortline Trail. All historic. All adventure. Right outside town.  🚶 Bike, walk, skate, and more
🚲 9 miles, paved
🚂 Follows the historic Oregon Short Line Railroad
🌲 Forest & mountain views  #montana #westyellowstone #biking #adventure

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