With over 3,400 square miles (8,900 square km) to explore, the amount of attractions you can see during your visit to Yellowstone depends widely on your access to the park. Staying within the park boundary gives visitors easy access to trailheads, guided tours, and unique park amenities.
Discover the best thru-hikes in America, from the lush forests of Vermont’s Long Trail to the rugged deserts of the Hayduke Trail. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a first-time adventurer, these iconic trails offer breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable challenges, and a chance to connect with nature like never before. Lace up your boots and get ready to explore the wild beauty of the U.S.!
There is an endless list of winter activities to do in Missoula, Montana, during the beautiful colder months. Paired with steamy hot springs and flavorful cuisine, and you’ll find any winter blues melting away.
With plenty of leaf peeping plus the annual Harvest Fest and NILE Stock Show & Rodeo Billings, Montana is the ideal fall destination.
Winter in Yellowstone National Park is an experience like no other. Often called the park’s “quiet season,” winter provides a serene, intimate connection with this iconic wilderness. As snow blankets the landscape, Yellowstone transforms into an enchanting winter wonderland, where dramatic geothermal features — geysers, fumaroles and bubbling mud pots — become even more mesmerizing against their frosty backdrop.
Experience the wonders of Yellowstone in winter, then venture beyond the park to explore the charms of Montana’s Yellowstone Country.
Whether you’re a history buff, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply curious to explore a bygone era, The Bannack Days Festival is surely worth adding to your bucket list. Try your hand at gold panning and witness skilled artisans practicing traditional crafts. Explore the historic buildings guided by knowledgable rangers. Hike through the surrounding hillsides or spend a leisurely afternoon fishing in nearby Grasshopper Creek. Spend the night under the stars and get a sense of what life may have felt like for the original settlers of Bannack.
If there’s one word that has made its way into the pop-culture vernacular in recent years, it’s “Yellowstone.” And while we love to kick back on the couch to be transported into the world of cowboys and mountains, actually planning a trip is so much better. This four-day itinerary in West Yellowstone, Montana will provide you with plenty of inspiration to experience the west on horseback, riverside, and so much more.
As leaves start to turn and the chill of winter is on the breeze, look to Missoula for your next fall and winter adventure! Whether you’re eager to catch a rainbow trout or first tracks in fresh powder, this city has so many recreation opportunities to offer. After a day of exploring outdoors, warm up and unwind in one of their many cozy and delicious restaurants and cafes. Just because the weather is cooling down doesn’t mean the fun has to stop, especially in Missoula!
Experience the captivating beauty of Western Montana as fall ushers in ideal temperatures and endless adventures. A week-long vacation in Glacier Country offers crisp mountain air and colorful hikes in Glacier National Park, serene waters and wildlife watching around Flathead Lake, a vibrant food and music scene in Missoula, and cozy, historic towns throughout the Bitterroot Valley. See why autumn is the perfect time to explore Western Montana!