Montana State Parks between Yellowstone and Glacier National Park
Dive deep into Montana history, see stunning views and hit the trails in these four parks.
State Parks And Wildlife Refuges
7 Natural Wonders On the Way to Yellowstone
Stop at these less-traveled parks and recreation areas on the way to Yellowstone.
9 Reasons to Visit Dillon, Montana
Dig for crystals, catch a glimpse of stunning trumpeter swans, eat amazing sourdough pancakes and more in small-town Dillon, Mont., in Beaverhead County.
Hot Springs, Bison and Dinosaurs in Thermopolis
Soak in hot springs and see bison without the crowds in Thermopolis.
Popo Agie River Disappears in Sinks Canyon State Park
There’s a river south of Yellowstone National Park known for a peculiar vanishing act.
National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole
Take a sleigh ride and see more than 5,000 elk when they migrate to this lower elevation during the winter near Grand Teton National Park.
Utah’s Amusement Capital at Great Salt Lake
Family fun awaits in Davis County
Visit a Wyoming State Park near Yellowstone
While in the Yellowstone region, visit any of the numerous state parks including the Buffalo Bill Dam and Reservoir, Sinks Canyon, and Hot Springs.
Montana Wildlife Refuges
21 wildlife refuges call Montana home protecting birds, bison, elk, and moose. Benton Lake is a shorebird site. Red Rock Lakes is 45 mins from the Park.
Custer State Park in South Dakota
Wildlife and Rock Formations
Idaho’s Harriman State Park and Wildlife Refuge
Located in eastern Idaho just 38 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Harriman State Park offers many of the same natural wonders and wildlife viewing opportunities as its larger cousin, but with smaller crowds and lower entry fees.