Things to Do in Gardiner, Montana in Summer
There are so many things to do in Gardiner, Montana in summer in this article. And how to navigate crowds at Yellowstone’s North Entrance.
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Running Bear Pancake House a West Yellowstone favorite
In the early 1960s two schoolteachers from California vacationed in West Yellowstone. Like many people who explore the conifer-filled mountains, beautiful Hebgen Lake, and stunning Yellowstone National Park, the Thompsons wanted to stay. In 1964, they bought property where the Running Bear Pancake House now sits, and built a house. During their summer vacations, the …
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Travelers seek solitude – Yurt Camp in Yellowstone
If there is one “best” way to see Yellowstone in winter, this is it! There is nowhere I would rather spend a week than at Yurt Camp in the middle of Yellowstone. Scroll down for the video!! YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – A statement from the 1907 U.S. Army’s “Rules, Regulations and Instructions” for soldiers and …
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Horseback riding in Yellowstone
We had the pleasure of backcountry horseback riding in Yellowstone National Park with Wilderness Pack Trips. This wasn’t the nose-to-tail trail ride that you see people enduring from the road; this was an off-trail wilderness experience. In a park that sees more than four million visitors a year, we saw no one. That’s how I …
Craig Beals teaches science lessons related to Yellowstone supervolcano on national TV
BOZEMAN — Craig Beals, a Montana State University graduate who teaches earth science and chemistry at Billings Senior High School recently taught science lessons related to Yellowstone’s supervolcano – one of Montana’s most talked about natural features – on a national platform. Craig Beals, who received degrees from MSU in 2005 in biology and secondary education – general science …
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Fall Camping for Non-Hunters
Aspens are turning gold and umber, nights are longer, and days feel crisper. Summer is overbut dont put away your tent and sleeping bag just yet. The warm days and cool nights of autumn are just right for a camping trip. When youre planning your fall outing, you have to think about who else is …
Hiking Elephant Back Mountain in Yellowstone National Park
On our August trip to Jellystone, Heather and I braved the rain (drizzle) to walk up Elephant Back Mountain. It’s a well-known trail in the Lake area, but neither of us had done it. We drove to the trailhead, but then realized it’s a really short walk from the Lake Lodge cabins where we were …
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Nordic Ski Trails in Montana
There is a quote going around Facebook that reads something to the effect of, “If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” One of our favorite ways to find joy in the snow is by Nordic skiing in …
Hiking to Storm Point in Yellowstone National Park
Driving directions, trail info, and more can be found at the bottom of the post. While I have strolled along this lovely trail several times, Heather never had. So, after we checked into our cabin at Lake Lodge, we went for an evening walk. Storm Point trail is really lovely. There are meadows of wildflowers, …
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Hiking Natural Bridge in Yellowstone National Park
Driving directions, trail info, and more can be found at the bottom of the post. We were supposed to go backpacking last weekend, Heather and I. And climb Electric Peak. We had the permit and everything. But, then it rained. A lot. And snowed in the mountains; it snowed on Electric Peak, which is already …
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