This trip will take you through four states and two national parks and one superb national monument. You travel along the Rocky Mountains and down into the High Plains in this classic western road trip.
Montana has some of the most staggeringly beautiful landscapes in the world. On this road trip, travel from the very top of the state heading south before slipping into Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park.
I’m a dreamer, how about you? I am always crafting my next adventure and planning the next trip. I spend a lot of time outdoors, from hiking and mountain biking to quiet canoe rides on the nearby lake. Soaking in the outdoors always lifts my spirits and makes me feel at ease. While planning a vacation to Montana, I knew I wanted to spend time outside. I hooked up with the folks at Flying Pig Adventure Company to help craft the perfect 3 days in the Yellowstone area. The trip was a wonderful balance of high-action adventure and quiet moments to myself.
Beautiful landscapes and iconic national monuments await on this Rocky Mountain road trip from Denver to Yellowstone. Begin in the Mile-High City then make your way through Rocky Mountain National Park across Colorado to Utah. After visiting several must-see national monuments and recreation areas, continue on towards Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
This Salt Lake City route will take you on some of the same routes of discovery and exploration as America’s earliest pioneers. The route will take you from one of the united state’s biggest city to some of its smallest, with a barrel-full of beautiful scenery along the way.
There is a reason visitors flock to America’s National Parks every year. Unprecedented beauty, untrammeled wilderness and an experience of a lifetime are all reasons that most major National Parks float to the top of every persons bucket list. But in order to experience the majesty of these parks, you first have to get there. The following is a guide to the five biggest International airports nearest to some of America’s most popular National Parks.
From the mountains to the monstrous trout, Montana has endless possibilities. Just north of Yellowstone National Park lies the lovable town of Livingston, an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise in every season. While many parts of Montana deal with harsh winters, Livingston is just one of those “banana belt” towns; a place where the sun shines most days of the year and somehow it doesn’t feel bitter cold on snowy days. Year-round, travelers will appreciate the slew of art that Livingston has to offer. There are 17 galleries and counting around town, plus live theater and music on frequent rotation. For the foodies, casual to fine dining is in abundance in Livingston with over 20 restaurants to choose from!
Yellowstone has one of the most unique landscapes in the United States, and—rightfully so—attracts millions of visitors every year. Travelers to the area should also be privy to some of the other interesting attractions that northwest Wyoming has to offer, such as the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. The museum is located just over an hour from the National Park’s east entrance. Heart Mountain marks the setting of one of the many confinement sites in the United States that popped up immediately following the attacks on Pearl Harbor during WWII. Peer into the history and lives of Japanese Americans who were imprisoned during Heart Mountain’s 3-year life.
It’s winter and the whole family has cabin fever… what to do? Don’t think twice, just book it to West Yellowstone, Montana. This place is a mecca for outdoor winter adventures, geared toward adults and kids alike. With winter activities at your fingertips, including world-class Nordic skiing and downhill resorts nearby, what’s not to love? The Kids’N’Snow weekends offered 4 times during the winter offer a free opportunity for kids to play outside and try different snow sports. Here’s what you can look forward to during a West Yellowstone winter vacation…
As I sit here in the snow-covered foothills of a below temperature morning of the Wind River Mountains, my thoughts can’t help but turn to summer. Those easy days of early June where the sun-drenched afternoons carry the scent of apple-blossoms on the wind. You will have to pardon me, if I sound a little nostalgic for those long warm days. But it’s hard not to sound nostalgic when you have your long-johns on. When summer comes, it’s time to do what I love best, travel. And this summer I have my sites set on Cody, Wyoming and the surrounding area.