Heading to Yellowstone for the holidays? Check out this list of great activities in and around the park!
Winter activities in Yellowstone National Park
December 13
What: Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights
Where: Town of West Yellowstone
Details: A town event that involves the annual lighting of the town tree, turns on Santa’s lap, an arts-and-crafts fair, and an illuminating parade.
For more information, visit http://destinationyellowstone.com
December 13 – 15
What: “Rodeo Run” Dog Sled Races
Where: Town of West Yellowstone
Details: Teams of 12-, eight-, and six-dog teams will pound down the trail in this annual event.
For more information, visit http://klondikedreams.com
December 15
What: Spam Cup #1
Where: Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone
Details: Cross country ski races for all ages and skill levels.
For more information, visit http://rendezvousskitrails.com/schedule
December 22 – March 9
What: Snowshoe Walks in Yellowstone National Park
Where: Yellowstone National Park
Details: See Yellowstone’s winter wonderland via snowshoes.
For more information, visit http://nps.gov/yell
What: Yellowstone’s Morning Talk
Where: Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, 201 South Canyon Street, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
What: A 45-minute program highlighting the wonders of Yellowstone National Park.
For more information, visit http://nps.gov/yell
January 5
What: Spam Cup #2
Where: Rendezvous Ski Trails, West Yellowstone
Details: Cross country ski races for all ages and skill levels.
For more information, visit http://rendezvousskitrails.com/schedule
All Winter
Sled dog tours
Visit http://klondikedreams.com
Dog sled adventures
Visit http://huskypower.com
Guided snowmobile tours
Visit http://backcountry-adventures.com, http://twotopsnowmobile.com, http://yellowstoneadventures.com
Guided snowshoe tours
Visit http://yellowstoneguides.com, http://yellowstoneexpeditions.com,
Luxury snowcoach tours
Visit http://yellowstonevacations.com, http://yellowstonesnowcoaches.com, http://yellowstoneguides.com, http://yellowstoneexpeditions.com
Horseback riding
Visit http://jakeshorses.com
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