Yellowstone Park Wildlife Guide

Visit Big Sky Ski Resort

Big Sky Ski Resort - Zipline

Just 18 miles from the border of the nation’s first national park, Big Sky Resort is the ultimate adventure basecamp to Yellowstone. And while Big Sky is a big-name destination during the winter for superlative skiing and snowboarding, the resort’s full menu of summertime activities make it a true year-round attraction.

LONE PEAK TRAM EXPEDITION
Experience the ultimate scenic park overlook at 11,166 feet from the top of the Lone Peak Tram.
Big Sky Resort guests can take a guided expedition to the top of dramatic Lone Peak via lifts, safari vehicles, and a 15-person tram that get you up the rugged terrain to 360-degree views of three different states.
Start at Big Sky Resort’s Basecamp, where you’ll meet your guide to lead you across the Lone Peak’s rugged terrain. Along the way, you’ll learn about Big Sky’s place in the Yellowstone ecosystem and keep your eyes peeled for bears, moose, and mountain goats.
At the top, find your own inner mountain goat on a guided hike around the summit as you take in the panoramic views spanning across Yellowstone National Park.

SUMMER ZIPLINE
Fly high through the trees amidst views of the Spanish Peaks on Big Sky Resort’s Zipline course, your family-friendly adventure in the Basecamp to Yellowstone.

MOUNTAIN BIKING
Explore miles of lift-accessed singletrack trail at Big Sky Resort from the Ramcharger lift. On the mountain, riders will find everything from beginner trails to expert downhill routes. National forest land surrounding the resort also offers hundreds of miles of trails and dirt roads for two-wheeled exploration.

LODGING
From cozy rooms to luxury condos, Big Sky offers lodging to fit any budget, 18 miles from park borders.

AND DON’T FORGET…
Big Sky features the Biggest Skiing in America, where 400 inches of annual powder fall on 5,532 skiable acres and 4,350 vertical feet.
For more information and ideas, see the ad on page 61 and visit bigskyresort.com

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. Catch a Fish

Fishing in Yellowstone is an experience that compares with few other places on earth. Read More...

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