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2017-18 TRAVEL PLANNER

YELLOWSTONE WEST YELLOWSTONE

MONTANA

WEST YELLOWSTONE AREA INFORMATION YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK ACTIVITIES MAPS

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WELCOME

Welcome to the West Yellowstone Montana Travel Planner. Inside, you will discover the endless possibilities of exploring the area's breathtaking scenery and enjoying our small town hospitality. Visit our website - DestinationYellowstone.com to stay up to date on events, trip planning and conveniently search for lodging, dining and activities.

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Spring .................................... 13

On the Water ......................... 47

Summer ................................. 14

Fishing ................................... 48

West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce

Fall......................................... 16

Day Trips ............................... 50

Winter .................................... 18

Camping ................................ 53

Trip Ideas............................... 22

Nordic Ski .............................. 57

Yellowstone National Park..... 24

Snowmobiling ........................ 59

Museum & Historic Sites ....... 30

Eat and Shop......................... 60

Wildlife ................................... 36

Local Essentials..................... 61

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Photography .......................... 38

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Calendar of Events ................ 40 Hiking & Biking ...................... 42

Includes information on lodging, activities, attractions, dining, shopping, services, utilities, travel, transportation and life in West Yellowstone.

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MONTANA

Yellowstone National Park

Destination

YELLOWSTONE WEST YELLOWSTONE

MONTANA GETTING HERE From Salt Lake City, Utah: Take I-15 north to Idaho Falls, Idaho (119 miles) At exit 119, take ramp RIGHT to US-20. From Idaho Falls, Idaho: Take US-20 north (approx. 110 miles) From Bozeman, Montana: Hwy 191 South (approx. 90 miles) From Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park: North on WY-22 (17.1 miles) over Teton Pass and into Idaho. Stay on SR-33 heading northwest (23.9 miles). Turn RIGHT (north) onto SR-32 (28.4 miles) towards Ashton. Remain on SR-32/SR-47 for one mile through the town of Ashton. Then turn RIGHT (north) onto US-20 (37 miles) to West Yellowstone (50 miles). NOTE: The west gate into Yellowstone National Park is open to regular auto travel in the summer months only, from mid-April through early November. Winter access is by commercially guided snowcoach or snowmobile only. West Yellowstone Airport (WYS): Located just one mile north of West Yellowstone. Open June-September. Served by SkyWest Airlines (Delta Connection). AVIS & Budget Car Rentals on site. Other area airports serving West Yellowstone year-round include Bozeman (90 miles N.) and Idaho Falls, ID (110 miles S.). 6 West We t Yell Wes YYellowstone elllowston el ows on o e Mont M Montana ontana t na Tr Trave Travel v l PPlanner lan anner n 20 ner 22017/18 17/18 17/ 18

WEATHER

Located at an elevation of 6,666 feet, mountain weather can be unpredictable. Summer average temperatures are in the 70s and 80s (F), lows in 40s & 50s (F). Winter temperatures can be among the coldest in the Lower 48, highs in the 20s & 30s (F) during the day to below zero at night. The ground is covered in snow. In fall and spring, crisp mornings are frequently followed by cool, brilliant days. WHAT TO WEAR: Layering clothes will help keep you comfortable all day. You should also have a water-resistant, windproof outer layer. Boots, hats and gloves are a must for winter.

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Tennis Courts

Gibbon Ave. LDS Church

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Firehole Ave.

Madison Ave.

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Union Pacific Dining Hall

Community Church

Medical Clinic

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Pharmacy

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Yellowstone Historic Center

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Pioneer Park (Town Park) WIFI

Library

Police Station

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U.S. Forest Service

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Frontier Trail

Riverside Trail

Yellowstone Nature Connection

Dunbar Park

To Yellowstone Park

Hayden St.

Geyser St.

Grizzly Discovery Center

Giant Screen Theatre

Visitors Center

Yellowstone National Park Boundary

Yellowstone Ave. Historic Water Tower

Yellowstone Aerial Adventures Post Office

Bank/ATM

Boundary St.

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Grizzly Ave.

Gray Wolf Ave.

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Catholic Church

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First Baptist Church

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