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Yellowstone Tourist Information
This is a landscape truly blessed by mother nature. Erupting geysers and boiling mud pits, expansive valleys and towering snow-capped mountains, and even roaming bison and fierce grizzlies make Yellowstone a region unmatched in splendor. The region, spread across Wyoming, Montana and a small slice of Idaho, is where cowboys met Indians, where miners struck it rich, and where today thousands of American families spend their summers bunking up under the stars, against the flames of a campfire in some of the most celebrated scenery in the world. There is a good reason Yellowstone is one of the most popular family vacation destinations in the United States.
In addition to the region's most popular park and attraction, Yellowstone National Park and the famous Old Faithful geyser, the surrounding six national forests, three national wildlife refuges, old mining towns, dude ranches and ski resorts make the region a vacationer's dream. Wildlife watching, hiking, biking, boating, horseback riding, and sightseeing are popular activities in the region, in addition to the campfires and cookouts that complement the outdoor experience.
Grand Teton, Wyoming and Montana Tourist Information
Grand Teton National Park is a playground for outdoor recreation, and nearby Jackson Hole and the town of Jackson are tourism hubs with incredible old west charm – a place where Hollywood stars and minivans full of vacationing families mix. A little further north is Cody, not just a gateway town, but a vacation destination with historic pride. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody is one of the best museums in the world dedicated to Old West lore.
Gateway towns West Yellowstone, Gardiner, Cooke City, and Silver City are convenient bases for exploring the national parks, each embracing its own western charms and amenities. Arts, culture, and nightlife are just miles away in Bozeman, Montana, a hip student's town north of Yellowstone. And visitors will get a thrill from visiting Bannack State Park or Virginia City, where remnants of the gold rush will have vacationers dreaming of striking it rich. Cooper boomtown Butte, Montana will also give visitors a taste of the notorious and wealthy history of this region, with many preserved historic buildings. A dip in the soothing hot springs in Thermopolis is a treat for anyone. Finally, a drive down the breathtaking Beartooth Highway will have vacationers coming back home with a whole new appreciation of nature.
Yellowstone Park and Montana Time Zone
The Greater Yellowstone region is on Mountain time.
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