Tori Peglar

Offering half-day, full-day and horseback riding/rafting experiences, Wild West Rafting gets you outdoors for a memorable Yellowstone experience.

Just far enough from Yellowstone to have more room availability options away from crowds.

Glide over snow or fly through the air near the park's East Entrance.

Spend a half-day or full-day with EcoTour Adventures to really see Grand Teton or Yellowstone national parks.

One of the perks to visiting our national parks – especially for those not interested in roughing it – is staying in charming historic hotels.

A Wildland Trekking outdoor guide gives the inside scoop on why winter is the best time to visit Yellowstone.

A lot has changed.

Avoid getting lost on remote dirt roads and gorgeous trails when you use Gaia GPS.

Old Faithful may be more famous, but the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring is the most photographed thermal feature in Yellowstone. That's because of its crazy-bright colors and enormous size.

Head to Flaming Gorge to cool down in a stunning setting.

Hit the best of the South Dakota parks with these top spots.

Discover these LGBTQ+-owned gems in Jackson, Wyo., on your way to or from Grand Teton National Park.

Get on a raft at the northern edge of Yellowstone in Gardiner, Mont., to see the area in a whole new way. 

South of Yellowstone National Park

Located between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, Butte is a hub of history and culture in the heart of the Northern Rockies.

Whether you want to ride the rapids or enjoy a leisurely float, the rivers near Yellowstone National Park deliver.

Visit Great Falls, Mont., to see C.M. Russell's gorgeous paintings and his log-cabin studio north of Yellowstone.

A monument built on stolen land.

Head to Paradise Guest Ranch for a true western experience.

Near Bear Lake, head north off the interstate to experience the stunning scenery and attractions of southeast Idaho.

Soak in hot springs and see bison without the crowds in Thermopolis.

Do a puzzle, create art or read a book.

Prepared to be awed.

Explore the Rocky Mountains on this loop from Colorado to Wyoming and dipping into the corner of Utah

There’s a river south of Yellowstone National Park known for a peculiar vanishing act.

In Powell, the miraculous happens. Despite the fact this town of 6,500 only get 6 inches of precipitation per year, it harvests sheer tons of sugar beets, barley and beans from its fertile soils. How does it do it?

In the Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center, you'll find incredible displays focusing on the lives of northern Plains Indian tribes.

Discover where to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas, including West Yellowstone and Wind River Country. Find tours, rentals and snowmobiling trails.

Two days of sights and activities in a winter wonderland.

Stay in a renovated school house, guest ranch, oversized log cabin and more in north Idaho from Coeur d’Alene to Bonner's Ferry.

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Get Wet - Leave dry land behind to explore the rivers and lakes of Yellowstone

Discover the Wyoming landscapes and dinosaurs that inspired Disney-Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur on your next trip to Yellowstone National Park.

Snowmobiling, X-country skiing, snowcoaches, snowshoeing and more.

Yellowstone's southern neighbor, Grand Teton National Park's gateway is Jackson, Wyo.

On the doorstep of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, eastern Idaho is the perfect place to enjoy the same beautiful ecosystem as in Yellowstone, but without the crowds and fast pace.

Get roped into fun as you explore the best cowboy culture on this 1,729-mile route through New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming.

After many trips to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier and the Black Hills, we've created the ultimate list or our favorite things to bring along.

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Grab some of Kate’s Real Food bars before you hit the trails on your next national park vacation.

Here are 5 tips from EcoVessel on why drinking water from a reusable water bottle is so essential both on and off the trail.

Spend the day doing adrenaline-filled activities for nearly every age.

There's more to explore at Yellowstone's West Entrance.

Get wet and explore natural beauty at the Bear Lake area in Utah and Idaho.

While you may never have heard of it, Wind Cave National Park was the seventh national park to be created.

Family vacation? Find fun for all ages with these kid-friendly activities in and around the park including hiking, boat rides, and rafting.

Gracie the dog ranger works hard to keep people and wildlife safe.

Wind River is a midpoint stop between Rocky Mountain Park and Yellowstone, and is the closest casino to Yellowstone Park, Grand Teton, and Jackson Hole.

Tucked next to the Wind River Range, you’ll find the lively historic town that paved the way for women to receive the right to vote in 1869.

Here are all the reasons why a winter vacation in Gardiner and Cooke City, Mont., next to Yellowstone is one of the most magical you’ll ever take.

Stroll, sip, dance and watch penguins strut in this charming town on the Snake River.

Discover adventure and hospitality in Custer, S.D. near Mt. Rushmore

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An hour from Yellowstone's west entrance, head to Big Sky for Montana’s incredible summer activities.

Greater Yellowstone Coalition teams up with communities to protect Yellowstone’s vast ecosystem.

Since 1876, Deadwood has been entertaining travelers.

Three locals from the west side of the Tetons share their favorite trails, sights and why they love where they live.

The western corner of South Dakota is filled with a string of quaint, charming towns that light up during the summer with live theater performances, lively restaurant scenes and Wild West re-enactments. Here are five to base out of for your Badlands and Black Hills adventures.

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Explore nuclear weapon history near the northeast Pinnacles Entrance to Badlands National Park.

See something called “cave bacon” when you take the popular Scenic Tour in the depths of Jewel Cave National Monument located 13 miles from Custer, S.D.

Good things in badlands.

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Talk to Black Hills Vacations for help planning your trip, including Mount Rushmore, Historic Deadwood and South Dakota national park vacations.

Wake up to a free breakfast, enjoy our indoor pool and keep in touch with complimentary high-speed internet access. Between Black Hills and Devils Tower.

At the battlefield, retrace steps of Indian warriors and U.S. soldiers. At the Crazy Horse Memorial, see the world’s largest mountain-carving-in-progress.

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The founder of Cody, Wyoming called Mark Twain a friend, entertained Queen Victoria, and employed Annie Oakley in his Wild West show.