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The World's First
National Park!
Yellowstone Park was established in 1872, it's 2.2 million
acres include spectacular alpine lakes and rivers, as well as the geysers, mud
caldrons and bubbling paint pots of worldwide fame. Home to a rich variety
of wildlife, including elk, bison, bears and the recently reintroduced
wolves. Take time to explore the Park's natural wonders. See the
brilliant colors of spring and summer wildflowers or the winter's dazzling snow
and ice. Watch for eagles, falcons and trumpeter swans among the 303 bird
species that live here!
 | Weather determines all opening/closing
dates. Opens mid-April and closes early November to wheeled vehicles,
reopens mid-December through early March for Nordic skiers and
snowmobilers. For general information contact the National
Park Service., 307 344 7381 |
| Three of Yellowstone Park's five gates are
in Yellowstone Country, The gateway communities of Cooke City,
(406-838-2272,) Gardiner,
(406-848-7971,) and West
Yellowstone, (406-646-7701,) provide a full range of
lodging, dining, and recreation possibilities! We recommend that you
make reservations as far in advance as possible, however, even
last-minute, spur-of -the- moment vacationers can find comfortable
lodging outside the park in most cases. |
| Tent it! Bring your RV. Stay in our hotels. Accommodations
in the Park are open May-October and December-March. Four
lodges, an inn, three hotels, cabins and extensive campground
facilities. Early reservations are recommended. For
Reservations, contact AmFac
Parks and Resorts, 307 344 7311
(Reservations for in-park lodging should be made six to eight months
in advance.) |
| Yellowstone Institute: Headquartered in the Parks northeast
corner. This outdoor classroom offers field courses on the
Park's wildlife, plants, geology and history. For more
information contact:
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| Yellowstone
Institute
Box117
Yellowstone Nat'l Park, Wyoming 82190 |
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| Getting Around: Click
here to see a basic map of Yellowstone Park. |
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Yellowstone Park Entrances
The Highway
| Gardiner - US 89 |
| Cooke City / Silvergate - Via the Beartooth Highway,
US 212' |
| West Yellowstone - US Highways 191, and 287. |
The Flyway
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West Yellowstone Airport Commercial
Service (Sky West) June-September |
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Gallatin Field -Belgrade/Bozeman
Year Round Commercial Service (Northwest, Delta, Sky West,
Horizon) |
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