See what the experts are saying about Wyoming. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best guest ranches
Lost Creek Ranch (Moose, WY; tel. 307/733-3435): Positioned next door to a national park and possessing a beautiful view of the Tetons on one side and the Gros Ventres on the other, Lost Creek layers on the comforts and activities. You can ri... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Few things can ruin a much-anticipated vacation more than poor planning: for instance, arriving at a national park in mid-January, only to discover that it's almost totally closed by snow until early May, or discovering that you missed by 2 d... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express-- American Express travel-service representatives are located across the state. To automatically connect with the nearest agent, call tel. 800/221-7282. Area Codes-- The statewide area code for Montana is 406. Wyoming's ar... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
The Wyoming Business Council Travel & Tourism Division, I-25 at College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82002 (tel. 800/225-5996 or 307/777-7777; www.wyomingtourism.org), distributes summer and winter editions of the Travelers Journal, an informative gui... Continue reading »
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When to go
Summer, autumn, and winter are the best times to visit the Northern Rockies. The days are sunny, the nights are clear, and humidity is low. A popular song once romanticized "Springtime in the Rockies," but that season -- or what most people t... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
January Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals. Montana's best cowboys compete in the final round of this regional competition in Great Falls. Call tel. 406/727-8900 for information. Second or third weekend in January. International Pedigree... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Travelers flying into Montana can choose to land in one of the state's six major airports: Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, or Missoula. Air service to these airports is provided by the following airlines: Delta... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Escorted General-Interest Tours Escorted tours are structured group tours, with a group leader. The price usually includes everything from airfare to hotels, meals, tours, admission costs, and local transportation. Several regional comp... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Car With a weak public transportation infrastructure and long distances between towns, an automobile is essential in these parts, particularly if you plan to get off the beaten path (the exception would be a ski vacation where you stay... Continue reading »
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Money
Compared with much of America, Montana and Wyoming are a bargain. Especially when you get away from the national parks and major resorts, you'll find that lodging and dining is relatively inexpensive. However, you might need to budget a bit m... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
Yellowstone Plateau -- Yellowstone sits atop a volcanic caldera that periodically blows its top -- once every 600,000 years, give or take -- but in the interim provides a largely intact ecosystem in this park of 2.2 million acres. Protected f... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with special needs
Travelers With Disabilities Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. Wyoming and Montana are not necessarily ahead of the curve when it comes to accessible fac... Continue reading »
