Gardiner Montana Blog

Driving to Yellowstone is a journey in itself. Most visitors to the country’s first national park have to cross states, mountain ranges, and vast prairies before at long last exiting…

Located at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Gardiner, Montana, is a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The former mining town of approximately 800…

 If you drive into Gardiner, Montana, after the hustle and bustle of the short three months of summer, you’ll notice a tranquility settle upon the town. The locals relax, the…

The Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park has the claim to fame of being the only area of the park that’s accessible by automobile year-round. But that doesn’t begin to…

Although snow still clings to the ground in the hills surrounding Gardiner, Montana, we're looking ahead to the transition of winter to spring and all that comes with it. Check…

If you follow the Yellowstone River as it snakes south through Paradise Valley, it’s easy to imagine early settlers pressing forward, by wagon and on horseback, deep into Yellowstone Country.…

Local guides have been spotting all kinds of fascinating wildlife on their tours in northern Yellowstone! Here's a peek at some of the wildlife sightings that have taken place this…

In winter, this land of fire and ice transforms into a world of stunning contrasts—frozen waterfalls, steamy geysers and hot springs, and glistening snow-capped peaks. Wildlife are easier to spot against the snow-covered landscape, and there are far fewer crowds and lines at the entrance gates. Although it may seem a little intimidating, a winter visit to Yellowstone is accessible to everyone with a little…

One of our favorite ways to experience Yellowstone Country is on a pair of cross-country skis. It’s a fantastic way to get outside and enjoy time with family and friends while taking in the rugged scenic beauty of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Check out a few of our favorite trails from Paradise Valley to Gardiner to northern Yellowstone National Park. And after a fun-filled day…

Here at the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce, we’re frequently asked for information about the Beartooth Highway--a National Scenic Byways All-American Road located on the Montana/Wyoming border near Cooke City, Montana.…