3 Ways to Have a Winter Adventure in West Yellowstone October 30, 2021 Visitors flock to West Yellowstone during the winter months to experience the seasonal beauty of Yellowstone National Park and take advantage of world-class opportunities for winter recreation. With an average of more than 150 inches of snowfall each year, the Greater Yellowstone region transforms into a winter wonderland complete with snow-draped mountains, icy waters, and Read More… from 3 Ways to Have a Winter Adventure in West Yellowstone
400 Miles of Smiles: West Yellowstone – The ideal location for snowmobiling first-timers October 27, 2021 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 Read More… from 400 Miles of Smiles: West Yellowstone – The ideal location for snowmobiling first-timers
Snowmobile “Rules of the Road” for Trail Use October 24, 2021 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 Read More… from Snowmobile “Rules of the Road” for Trail Use
Avalanche Awareness Tips October 22, 2021 Avalanche Awareness Tips Avalanche Beacon Park in West Yellowstone Montana. With heavy snow in our area, avalanches are a possibility throughout the winter season. If you love winter recreation in West Yellowstone, taking a few simple precautions before you venture out can mean the difference between life and death. Doug Chabot, Director of the Gallatin Read More… from Avalanche Awareness Tips
Fall Adventures are Calling in West Yellowstone, Montana September 9, 2021 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, Read More… from Fall Adventures are Calling in West Yellowstone, Montana
West Yellowstone Summer Bucket List June 24, 2021 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 Read More… from West Yellowstone Summer Bucket List
The Lay of the Land: Rules and Tips for Recreation Safety June 21, 2021 West Yellowstone is the place to come to get out on the trails and see the sights and wildlife. Whether you’re hiking, biking, fishing, camping, boating, exploring the geyser basins, or picnicking, welcome to Big Sky Country! A family picnic. (Photo courtesy of Dobson Entertainment) While this is the perfect place and time to get Read More… from The Lay of the Land: Rules and Tips for Recreation Safety
Follow these Simple Rules for Campfire Safety June 20, 2021 One thing most people don’t know about West Yellowstone, MT is that we are completely surrounded by National Forest Lands, or “landlocked” as we like to call it. To our east is Yellowstone National Park and to the other three sides is Custer-Gallatin National Forest. We consider these forest lands our home, as well as Read More… from Follow these Simple Rules for Campfire Safety
An Insider’s Guide to Angling in West Yellowstone June 9, 2021 For fly anglers around the globe, the very idea of West Yellowstone conjures up images of mountain streams, lush meadows with winding rivers, and trophy-size wild trout. It’s hard to page through any fly-fishing publication without seeing mention and photographs of the region, and for good reason—West Yellowstone is bordered by top blue-ribbon trout streams Read More… from An Insider’s Guide to Angling in West Yellowstone
The Advantages of Entering Yellowstone National Park from the West June 6, 2021 The country’s first national park, Yellowstone, is a nearly 3,500 square miles of natural beauty occupying the northwest corner of Wyoming and parts of Montana and Idaho. Located atop the Yellowstone Caldera—considered the largest supervolcano on the continent—it’s filled with hot springs and geysers that make it one of world’s most unique environments. In fact, Read More… from The Advantages of Entering Yellowstone National Park from the West