by Yellowstone National Park gears up for 2024 with a surprising twist in visitor numbers. January witnessed a slight drop compared to last year, yet clinched the fourth-most visited spot in history. The action was at the North Gate in Gardiner, drawing winter enthusiasts. Snowmobile and snow coach tours spiced up the West, South, and East …
Trail of the Week: Yellowstone’s Lava Creek
Location: Lava Creek Picnic Area Distance: 1 mile to 5.6 miles Elevation Gain: 50ft to 750ft Gear Typically Needed In the Winter: Snowshoes and or traction devices, warm clothes, trekking poles, food and water Gear Typically Needed In the Summer: Bear Spray, sunscreen, food, and water If you have ever driven from Mammoth to Tower-Roosevelt, there is …
Trail of the Week: Yellowstone River Overlook Trail
Location: A few miles from Roosevelt Junction Distance: 4.8 to 6 miles round trip Elevation Gain: ~700 feet Gear Typically Needed In the Winter: Snowshoes and or traction devices, warm clothes, trekking poles, food and water Gear Typically Needed In the Summer: Bear Spray, sunscreen, food, and water Experience the timeless beauty of the Yellowstone River Overlook …
Trail of the Week: Lost Lake and the Lost Creek Canyon (With a Bonus Waterfall)
Location: Petrified Tree Area, West of Tower-Roosevelt Distance: 4 to 5.5 miles, depending on the adventure you choose and the season Elevation Gain: 200 feet to 700 feet, depending on the route taken Gear Typically Needed In the Winter: Snowshoes and/or traction devices, warm clothes, trekking poles, food and water Gear Typically Needed In the Summer: Bear …
Navigating the Wild: A Guide to Wildlife Watching Etiquette in Yellowstone National Park
Heading out to go wildlife-watching in Yellowstone National Park is an experience that may reward you with lifelong memories. Throughout the region, animals roam free, giving those who make the effort and take their time an opportunity to see wildlife like nowhere else. As you ready yourself for encountering the park’s diverse wildlife, it is …
Trail of the Week: Yellowstone’s Hellroaring Trail
Location: Trailhead is ~3.5 miles west of Tower Junction Distance: 2.2 to 7 miles, depending on the adventure you choose Elevation Gain: 500 feet to 1,000 feet, depending on the route taken Gear Typically Needed In the Winter: Snowshoes and/or traction devices, warm clothes, trekking poles, food and water Gear Typically Needed In the Summer: Bear Spray, …
Unlocking Yellowstone: A Comprehensive Guide to Park Entrances
Heading to Yellowstone National Park in 2024? Your trip involves crucial decisions: When to visit, where to stay, what to eat, and what to see. While all of these are important, another key decision is choosing the right entrance to Yellowstone National Park. With five official entrances, each offering unique attractions, selecting the best entrance …
A Closer Look at the Intriguing Coyote Mating Season in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a haven of awe-inspiring landscapes and diverse wildlife year-round, with the winter months being no different. Moose emerge in lower elevation settings and are easier to see, otters swim in the rivers and creeks near pullouts, and wolves feast on elk and bison they have successfully hunted. While this alone is …
Trail of The Week: Yellowstone’s Trout Lake
Location: East of Soda Butte Cone and West of Pebble Creek Distance: 1.25 miles round trip Elevation Gain: Roughly 300 feet Gear Typically Needed In the Winter– traction devices, warm clothes, trekking poles, water Gear Typically Needed In the Summer– water, bear spray Trout Lake is a stunning small lake in the northern range of Yellowstone National …
Trail of the Week: Calcite Springs and Tower Fall (Winter Only)
Location: Roosevelt Distance: 5 miles Elevation Gain: Roughly 500 feet Gear Typically Needed in Winter: Snowshoes, warm clothes, trekking polesThe snowshoe up to Tower Fall and Calcite Springs is a classic winter adventure in Yellowstone National Park and one that you should not skip. It is one of my favorites and an experience that will …