Yellowstone Park Wildlife Guide

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From multi-day and multi-city itineraries, to scenic drives filled with history and wildlife, we have a route for you! Choose a selection from one of our three drop-down menus to plan a route to and around the park.

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Montana

Montana – Big Sky, Butte, Missoula, West Yellowstone and More
As you venture past the west, north or northeast entrances of Yellowstone National Park, you’ll find delightful towns like West Yellowstone, Missoula, Big Sky and Butte Montana filled with beauty, history and excitement. Livingston, the northern gateway to Yellowstone, is a delightful mountain town that’s close to Big Sky and on the way to Butte. It is one of Montana’s most interesting and colorful towns, where gold was once found in abundance. Further up I-90 is Missoula filled with cultural activities, trails and attractions plus Glacier National Park. Great Falls, Ft. Benton and other towns follow the famous Lewis and Clark corps of discovery route. Don’t miss a stop in Helena, the state’s capital. West Yellowstone is just outside Yellowstone Park’s west entrance. West Yellowstone is a rustic mountain town filled with watchable wildlife and adventures for every season.

 


Billings, Montanayellowstone-billings-montana

Billings is Montana’s Trailhead, where exceptional air service, big-city amenities and small-town affordability make it the perfect place to begin your western journey.

815 South 27th Street
Billings, MT 59107
(800) 735-2635
visitbillings.com

 

 


Montana Whitewateryellowstone-montana-whitewater
Raft the Yellowstone River (class II-III) out of the North Entrance at Gardiner, or come to Big Sky to experience the Gallatin River (class II-IV) and our awesome new Yellowstone Zipline. Our most popular trip, the “Zip and Dip” combines a half day of Rafting with a half day Zipline tour (Zip over the River!). We also offer Fly Fishing instruction, horseback/raft packages and kayak instruction. We look forward to sharing an adventure with you!

Gallatin River (Rafting and Zipline)
63960 Gallatin Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT
(800) 799-4465 or (406) 763-4465
montanawhitewater.com

 


Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is located one block from Yellowstone National Park in West Yellowstone, Montana. See LIVE grizzlies, wolves and Birds-of-Prey at this AZA Accredited, Not-for-Profit Wildlife Park and Educational Facility. Activities include: Keeper Kid’s (hide food for the bears), Bird-of-Prey Exhibits, watch two intriguing wolf packs from the Naturalist Cabin, Wolf Enrichment, Safety in Bear Country Programs, Yellowstone Park Ranger Talks, a World-Class Bear Museum, movies and staff presentations. Open 365 days (GWDC bears DO NOT hibernate). Admission is good for two consecutive days. The Center offers the opportunity to observe and photograph the animals you didn’t get a chance to see in the park!

201 South Canyon Street
West Yellowstone, MT
(800) 257-2570
grizzlydiscoveryctr.org

 


Montana Fly Fishingyellowstone-madison-fishing
Montana Angler Fly Fishing offers a variety of fly fishing adventures on legendary rivers near Yellowstone Park.  Their trips include float fishing, wade fishing, private ranch excursions, wilderness horse pack trips, whitewater canyon fishing and overnight river camping.  Lodging and fishing packages include fly fishing lodges, hotels and vacation rentals.

76 Lucille Lane
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 522-9854
montanaangler.com

 


Paradise Adventure CompanyParadise Adventure Company

Paradise Adventure Company offers memorable rafting adventures on the Yellowstone River & amazing horseback rides in the mountains. See one of the most beautiful places on earth like the first explorers… with a spirit of adventure & a sense of wonder.

Our Yellowstone Location:
228 West Park Street
Gardiner, MT
(888) 722-6505 or (406) 333-7183
info@paradiserafting.com
paradiserafting.com

Our Chico Location:
1 Chico Road
Pray, MT
(888) 722-6505 or (406) 333-7183
info@paradiserafting.com
paradiserafting.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 in Yellowstone National Park

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...

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