West Yellowstone, Lodging, Business, And More!
August is all about special events here in West Yellowstone! Make plans now for the free “Music in the Park” series on August 14th & 28th in the City Park (corner of Canyon Ave and Highway 20). Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and the kids. Enjoy a casual evening of live music in the great outdoors!
Don’t miss free admission days into Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks on August 14th and 15th or the opening of the new Old Faithful Visitor & Education Center beginning on August 25th, 2010.
From August 6-15th, there is a living history Mountain Man Rendezvous (free admission) at the west edge of West Yellowstone or swing by the Rod Run car show on August 7th in the City Park. The National Fly Fishing Federation will host its annual fair here from August 26-28th . Visit the exhibits at the Union Pacific Hall or wander among fly tying experts throughout the town. End the summer with the Pine Needle Stampede, August 28th, as walkers and runners from all over the area gather to test themselves on 5K and 10K courses.
There are also daily Yellowstone ranger talks, a daily (free) SmokeJumper class for kids, the Wild West Yellowstone rodeo every weekend, Yellowstone Ranger talks at 9:30 AM and 7:00 every day at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center, free fly-casting clinics every Sunday night -- all happening in August. Check out our “Calendar of Events” for more information.
Let us help with your Yellowstone vacation of a lifetime. We have information on summer activities and tours. There's plenty for kids to do too. We've even put together some suggested routes and trips. Just email or call us at (406) 646-7701.
Plan your routes and activities to get the most out of your vacation. Our “Roads Info” page provides road schedules and road construction updates. Check out our “Trip Planning” section for other day trips to explore southwestern Montana and Idaho.
West Yellowstone is a full summer vacation destination offering a variety of lodging and restaurant options. Family-friendly amenities including kitchen suites, family units, while indoor swimming pools are both economical and kid-pleasing. Cozy cabins, honeymoon and hot tub suites are the perfect romantic get-away. Check out our August specials and promotions.
Looking for a unique vacation adventure? From December 15th through March 15th, you can access the wintry wonderland of Yellowstone's interior through oversnow tours leaving West Yellowstone daily. Snowcoach and snowmobile tours offer a rare glimpse into Yellowstone's quiet season. The snow covered landscape, frozen waterfalls and frosted trees when, contrasted with geysers and other geothermal features, creates a surreal winterscape. Frosty bison and elk are often seen along the roads, while snowy fields make it easier to spot coyotes, foxes, and wolves.
With an average of 143" of snow every year, West Yellowstone offers some of the best trail and off-trail winter access in the Continental U.S. The Rendezvous Ski Trail system starts right in West Yellowstone and offers a groomed 35KM trail, usually groomed daily and available from November through April. The new Boundary Ski Trail (pet-friendly) and Yellowstone Park’s Riverside Trail also start from West Yellowstone.
Outside the park there are millions of acres of public lands for snowmobilers to explore. Explore over 400 hundred miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the surrounding National Forests. Snowmobile right from your lodging onto a well-marked trail system which leads to spectacular scenery and exhilarating back country powder.
Just email or call (406) 646-7701. We'll be glad to help!
