- Every stretch along the figure eight of roads at the center of Yellowstone has some scenic allure, but my favorite is the part along the western and northern shores of Yellowstone Lake. There's less traffic than around Old Faithful or the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and you have a good chance of seeing wildlife east of Fishing Bridge, as well as steaming geothermal features near West Thumb. The drive is best in the morning, when the sun is rising over the steaming lake.
- From the northeast entrance of Yellowstone, head across the Beartooth Highway (U.S. Hwy. 212) to Red Lodge, Montana; at Red Lodge, head southeast toward Cody (Mont. 308 to Wyo. 120), and then catch the Chief Joseph Highway (Wyo. 296) and return to the park. Imagine this: dramatic mountain peaks, river valleys, painted landscapes, and two Old West towns, all on this 155-mile drive.
- A twisting, narrow road climbs Signal Mountain to a fine 360-degree view of the valley and the mountains. On the way up, you'll see wildflowers and birds, and from the top, you can study the moraines and potholes left by retreating glaciers.
Roll down the windows, crank up your favorite music, and take time to relax as you travel these byways.
Yellowstone National Park Travel Experiences
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Grand Teton NP
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Free bath at the Bath House
Last night we stayed at the Roundtop Mountain Inn in Thermopolis, WY. We had a very rustic cabin and slept well. We found a l... Continue reading »
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'The girl does what she wants to do.'
Just having a vacation here. Wound my way up the Lewis river canyon watching the osprey and red-tails cruise on the breeze. Stopped to wa... Continue reading »
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Day 26 - May 16 - Part II
Greetings from Bozeman, MT!!! I'll fill you in on the last 2 1/2 days of my trip from my last entry at Moran Junction, WY in G... Continue reading »
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The big drive east - Yellowstone etc.
Man, this is a big country. We clocked over 2000 miles in four days on the trip from Seattle to Minneapolis. That basically m... Continue reading »
