This place we call home is an unparalleled year-round vacation destination, and that’s not something we ever take for granted. Yellowstone National Park is a natural wonder of epic proportions and the region beyond the park is every bit as lovely, with smaller crowds and attractions just as big. And we’re dedicated to sharing our part of paradise and our reverence for wild things and wild places, thriving communities and extraordinary adventures with curious travelers and faithful wanderers.
Yellowstone Country is made up of five south-central and southwest Montana counties (Gallatin, Park, Sweet Grass, Stillwater and Carbon), as well as Yellowstone National Park, and we intend to help you plan your stay by offering travel information and resources about recreation, lodging, dining, arts and cultural treasures, seasonal activities and the communities that make Yellowstone Country a very special place. A place that will stay with you long after you leave.
Perfect summers and mild winters mean year-round access to one of Montana’s most scenic valleys. But it’s more than just a scenic drive…it’s a scenic adventure, with much to see and do along the way. Put a kayak, raft or canoe on the water, lace up your hiking boots, set up your camera tripod or unpack your tent. Don’t forget your binoculars and your fly rod. Pull over and stay awhile—Paradise Valley is a vacation destination all its own.
Yellowstone Country is a wildlife watcher's paradise. The region is home to one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in the lower 48 states—including bears, moose, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, river otters and the largest herd of free-roaming bison in the United States. While the chance to view these animals is incredible, the land, first and foremost, belongs to them.
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Just a stone’s throw from Interstate 90 in South Central Montana and a world apart from its hustle and bustle, come cuddle up in one of our nightly retreats. You’ll be on the same property as the Gristmill at the foot of the Grey Cliffs with a view of Montana’s Crazy Mountains. We have a real water-powered gristmill along with some of the best coffee and snacks around. Tour our greenhouse and cheese cave or come for one of our dinners.
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Red Lodge is a resort and ranching community with a colorful coal mining past that sits in the shadow of 28 different 12,000-foot peaks. This charming alpine town is nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Beartooth Mountains and is surrounded by the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The scenic Beartooth Highway winds from Red Lodge to Yellowstone National Park, offering travelers the most scenic route into the park. Experience dramatic switchbacks overlooking snow-capped peaks, glaciers, alpine lakes and plateaus on what is considered one of the most beautiful drives in the country. Idyllic downtown Red Lodge is home to a historic hotel, a brewery, bars, shops, restaurants and true western hospitality.
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Located at the historically significant site where the Madison, Gallatin and Jefferson rivers converge to form the Missouri River is the aptly named town of Three Forks. It's also home to one of Montana's many state parks—Missouri Headwaters State Park, where you can trace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and their exploration of the confluence region. Enjoy historical exhibits, interpretive signs, scenic viewpoints, picnic areas, hiking trails, camping, fishing and floating.
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