Old West
Ski, snowmobile, horseback ride, hike, fish, sight-see, raft, and just plain have fun.
The wide-open spaces of the West evoke a time when adventurers & pioneers trekked across the country on foot, wagons, and horseback.
Learn legendary tales of Buffalo Bill Cody, see “artists of the American West” and the firearm museum. Explore the Greater Yellowstone Area in the natural history museum. This site has 5 museums, a library, a store and an eatery–in one location.
In greater Yellowstone, there are opportunities to travel back in time on covered wagon replicas.
Every town in Yellowstone country has a rodeo. Try Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cody Nite Rodeo, Rock Springs’ Red Desert Rodeo or Lander’s Pioneer Days Rodeo.
Top Ten Things to do in Yellowstone
1. See Amazing Wildlife
Yellowstone Park is home to the largest concentration of large and small mammals in the Lower 48 states. Read More...
2. Take a Hike
To explore Yellowstone’s wild side, get off the beaten path and onto the park’s 1,300-mile trail system. Read More...
3. Watch Geysers Erupt
Yellowstone is the largest active geyser field in the world. Read More...
4. Go Rafting
Looking for an escape from the summer heat? Can’t beat a whitewater rafting adventure! Read More...
5. Experience the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is breathtaking! Read More...
6. Attend a Powwow
Powwows serve to preserve the rich heritage of Native American culture and allow tribal members to participate in traditional rituals. Read More...
7. Ride a Horse
No other activity fulfills the Western dream for families visiting this region like a horseback ride. Read More...
8. Go Camping
One of the best ways to experience the Yellowstone region is by spending a night or more under the stars. Read More...
9. Watch a Rodeo
Every town in Yellowstone country has a rodeo. Try Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cody Nite Rodeo, Rock Springs’ Red Desert Rodeo or Lander’s Pioneer Days Rodeo. Read More...
10. Go Fishing
Fishing in Yellowstone is an experience that compares with few other places on earth. Read More...
