1. Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Getaway is just 11 miles from the north entrance and park headquarters at Mammoth Hot Springs, which are open year round.
Less than five miles inside the park entrance, take a soak in the Boiling River, natural hot water rock-rimmed pools Open sunrise to sundown!
Visit Old Faithful Geyser, one of the nation’s most visited geological wonders.
Explore 2.2 million acres containing:
- Experience a few of the 10,000+ thermal features
- Explore the many waterfalls and incredible crystalline lakes
- Hike easy paved trails
- View wildlife, including bears, elk, moose, bison, wolves, eagles and more
- Enjoy the Yellowstone Grand Canyon
2. Blue-Ribbon, Prize-Winning Fishing
The Yellowstone River is the most popular amongst the numerous rivers, lakes and streams. Hire a guide service. Rent a boat to fish or float and just take in the views. Raft the Yellowstone River. Several local companies provide guided raft trips.
3. Scenic Day Trips
- Horseback ride into the backcountry of Montana.
- Visit the first dude ranch in Montana, The OTO Ranch. Just a short drive or modest walk from the home.
- Visit a ghost town on your own or with a guide service.
- Chico Hot Springs offers fine dining and outdoor mineral hot springs pool.
- Hike the endless trails inside and outside Yellowstone Park. Behind the home is a trailhead into wilderness area.
4. Historic and Authentic Western Cities
- Livingston is a beautiful 41 mile drive north through Paradise Valley. Livingston offers restaurants, galleries, made-in-Montana goods and has a wonderful park, as well as fishing for kids.
- Bozeman is 23 miles northwest of Livingston and is truly unique. Historic downtown offers shops, fine dining and galleries. Enjoy one of the many events or museums. Beautiful Bridger Ski Area is about 10 miles out of town.
- Gardiner is Yellowstone’s park entrance. Enjoy restaurants and gift shops or book a local outfitter/guide.
5. Four Season Availability
The north entrance to Yellowstone Park in Gardiner, Montana is open year round with four-season activities as well. Yellowstone, in the snows of winter, is pure, pristine elegance. The summer months are the most frequented travel times so the other three seasons will give you even more solitude than ever.
- Yellowstone National Park
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Guided services and Outfitters
- Big Game Hunting
- Winter snow coach tours of Yellowstone
- Cross country and downhill skiing
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- White-water rafting on the Yellowstone River
- Hiking and picnicking
- National forest
- Wildlife viewing:
- Natural Hot Springs soaking pools
- Chico Hot Springs
- Beartooth Highway