Yellowstone Region, Montana

Yellowstone Region

Gateway to Wonder

Montana's Yellowstone region encompasses the northern gateway communities and the spectacular landscapes surrounding the world's first national park. From the thermal wonders of Yellowstone itself to the sweeping beauty of Paradise Valley and the rugged Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, this region offers some of the most diverse and dramatic scenery in the American West.

The town of Gardiner sits at Yellowstone's original north entrance, marked by the iconic Roosevelt Arch. Livingston, a historic railroad town on the Yellowstone River, serves as the cultural hub of the region. Between them stretches Paradise Valley, 50 miles of breathtaking ranch country framed by the Absaroka and Gallatin ranges.

2.2MAcres in Yellowstone
10,000+Thermal Features
67Mammal Species

Must-Do Experiences

Lamar Valley Wildlife Watching, Dawn in the Lamar Valley offers some of the finest wildlife viewing on the planet. Wolves, bison, bears, and elk roam freely in this vast, unspoiled landscape.

Paradise Valley Scenic Drive, Highway 89 between Livingston and Gardiner follows the Yellowstone River through spectacular ranch country, with the Absaroka Range as a constant companion.

Chico Hot Springs, Soak in the natural hot springs at this historic resort in Pray, Montana, then enjoy an outstanding meal in their acclaimed dining room.

Beartooth Highway, Drive one of America's most scenic roads from Red Lodge to Cooke City, climbing to nearly 11,000 feet through alpine tundra and past glacial lakes.