Q: I’ve seen the Park already, what else is there to do in southwest Montana?
A: Wow, what a great question! We have outdoor recreation ranging from hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding or whitewater rafting to world-class fly-fishing, downhill and cross-country skiing. If you want a more relaxed pace, how about exploring museums, scenic drives with grand vistas, strolling through quaint downtowns, wandering through 50 plus galleries or soaking in area hot springs? We have everything that you could wish for in the ‘Last Best Place’. Make yourself at home in Yellowstone Country!

Q: Where is the nearest airport?
A: The largest commercial airport within Yellowstone Country is located in Bozeman. It is serviced by Delta, Skywest, Horizon, Northwest and United/United Express Airlines. West Yellowstone’s airport is open from June 1 through September 30 and is serviced by Sky West. Other nearby cities outside our region with airports are Billings, Butte, and Helena.

Q: When does Yellowstone National Park close?
A: While the northern gate to Yellowstone Park remains open to automobile traffic all year long, many of its most popular features, like Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone can only be reached on snowmobile, snowcoach, or cross country skis through the winter months. Yellowstone closes in early November to auto traffic, and reopens to over-snow traffic in mid-December. Spring closure of snow trails occurs in early to mid-march, and roads are generally open to cars by mid-April, weather permitting. Call Yellowstone National Park for up to the minute details at 307.344.7381 or the gateway communities of Cooke City, Gardiner, and West Yellowstone for information.

Q: Did Lewis and Clark travel through Yellowstone Country on their historic expedition?
A:Yes, in fact, their journey led them to headwaters of the Missouri River, located near Three Forks, MT, which is now a state park. William Clark also traveled the Yellowstone River on his return home. John Colter, a Corp member, left the expedition in 1806 to explore more of the area and discovered bubbling pots of mud and boiling water. Dubbed “Colter’s Hell”, this region later became the world’s first national park, Yellowstone.

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