Travel Guides
Local guides, itineraries, and tips for planning your Yellowstone trip.
Taylor Owens
If you’re looking for the perfect blend of Western history, small-town charm, and easy access to Yellowstone, Cody, Wyoming delivers in a big way. This two-day itinerary gives you just enough time to soak in the culture, explore iconic landscapes, and still leave room to slow down and enjoy it all.
Taylor Owens
Yellowstone National Park is surrounded by iconic gateway communities that each offer a unique way to experience America’s first national park. From lively mountain towns filled with restaurants and shops to quiet outdoor communities that serve as hidden access points into Yellowstone’s wilderness, every gateway provides a different Yellowstone adventure.
Taylor Owens
Right at the base of the Beartooth Mountains, Red Lodge is the kind of Montana town that feels equal parts adventure hub and hidden gem. In just 48 hours, you can sip locally roasted coffee, wander through art galleries, drive one of the most scenic highways in America, and settle into unforgettable meals that make you want to stay an extra day. Here’s how to spend the perfect weekend in Red Lodge.
Taylor Owens
Summer in Big Sky, Montana, is nothing short of spectacular. Long sunny days, cool mountain evenings, endless outdoor adventures, and a packed calendar of community events make this one of the most exciting times of year to visit. Whether you're a local looking to make the most of the season or a visitor planning a mountain getaway, Big Sky offers something for everyone.
Taylor Owens
Jackson Hole has a way of making you feel small in the best possible way. Surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Tetons and bordered by two of America's most iconic national parks, this Wyoming valley is the kind of place that demands you put your phone down and just look. Here's how to make the most of 48 hours here.
Taylor Owens
Tucked just west of Grand Teton National Park, Teton Valley, Idaho is the kind of place that doesn't announce itself — it lets you discover it. There are no traffic jams, no shoulder-to-shoulder crowds at viewpoints, no overstuffed parking lots. Just big skies, cold rivers, wildflower meadows, and a handful of genuinely great places to eat and drink. Here's how to spend 48 perfect hours here.
Alex Ladd
A trip to Yellowstone is iconic in itself, but pairing the experience with luxurious activities and lodging can transform the trip into a once-in a lifetime getaway. Whether you’re planning a group trip or celebrating a special occasion, these American West luxury experiences are worth every penny.
Taylor Owens
Between the Absaroka and Gallatin mountain ranges, Paradise Valley lives up to its name. This scenic stretch of southwest Montana is home to wide-open landscapes, natural hot springs, memorable local restaurants, and one of the most spectacular gateways to Yellowstone National Park.
Taylor Owens
Yellowstone National Park covers more than 2.2 million acres, which means there’s no such thing as seeing it all in a single trip. But whether you have one day, a long weekend or nearly a week, you can still experience some of the park’s most iconic landscapes, wildlife and geothermal features.
Taylor Owens
Most visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton country spend their time on the big-name side of the Tetons. But the quieter Idaho side of the range, Teton Valley, has the same jagged skyline with fewer crowds, and it makes for a very good day. Here’s how to spend one.
