Tag Archives: Yellowstone

Spring Break Trip Ideas

Posted on January 4, 2011 by wbrunner

We’re full of good ideas for your Spring Break week. Visit and participate in the winter festivities at The Club at Spanish Peaks and Big Sky. March | 1-5 | Huck-a-Berry Rail Jam in Big Sky, Rendezvous Ski Race in … Continue reading →

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Yellowstone Fun Fact

Posted on January 4, 2011 by wbrunner

Five national forests boarder Yellowstone including Gallatin, Custer, Shoshone, Bridger-Teton and Targhee. Bridger-Teton is the largest national forest outside Alaska at 3.4 million acres (larger than the state of Connecticut). Shoshone is the oldest national forest in the nation, established … Continue reading →

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Visit Yellowstone National Park This Winter

Posted on December 3, 2010 by wbrunner

Yellowstone in the winter is magical. The frozen waterfalls, frosted trees and geysers create a surreal snow-covered landscape. There are many ways to experience this winter wonderland. Snowcoach Tours: Sit back and relax as an experienced guide shares the history and … Continue reading →

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Yellowstone National Park Fun Fact

Posted on October 5, 2010 by wbrunner

Q: Which of the Star Trek movies featured scenes from Yellowstone as a stand-in for the planet Vulcan? A: The Original Star Trek. Yellowstone’s Mammoth Hot Springs were featured as plant Vulcan.

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Airport Hosts Record Visitors

Posted on September 1, 2010 by wbrunner

A record number of people passed through our local Gallatin Airport last month. More than 88,000 people got on and off commercial airplanes in July, twice the population of Bozeman!  More flights are coming in and out of the airport … Continue reading →

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Yellowstone Park Fun Fact

Posted on September 1, 2010 by wbrunner

Q) Yellowstone today supports every species of wild animal that occupied the area before the arrival of civilization. How many other places in the Lower 48 states can also make that claim? A) None!

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Pack Trips and Day Rides

Posted on September 1, 2010 by wbrunner

Yellowstone Park Pack Trips have had a very active and successful summer season. A highlight was the Teen Pack Trip up Specimen Creek. It was just about the best bonding experience between child and wilderness you could imagine. We rode … Continue reading →

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Vice President Joe Biden and Family Visit Spanish Peaks

Posted on August 4, 2010 by wbrunner

Vice President Joe Biden played the Spanish Peaks golf course with his sons, Beau and Hunter and Dave Edwards our Spanish Peaks head professional, on Sunday, July 24th. Two of Biden’s granddaughters rode along and hit some balls. Dave noted … Continue reading →

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The National Fly Fishing Fair | August 24th – 28th | West Yellowstone

Posted on August 4, 2010 by wbrunner

This year’s event brings together world renowned fly fishers, the best in fly tiers and the best in gear just as the fishing goes from good to great. Wander among the masters, ask questions and learn something new. Fly fishers … Continue reading →

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A Message From The General Manager

Posted on August 4, 2010 by wbrunner

The July 4th weekend ignited a very busy month that included two golf tournaments, an exciting Play at the Peaks event for the ladies, kids’ camps, a couple of pack trips into Yellowstone Park and a visit by Vice President … Continue reading →

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Park to Park Montana | Cycle Yellowstone to Glacier | September 6th – 10th

Posted on August 4, 2010 by wbrunner

Consider taking this ride of a lifetime through spectacular scenery as you ride between Montana’s two national parks. Daily ride distances vary from 55-100 miles and the route will take cyclists from St. Mary, on the eastern side of Glacier … Continue reading →

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Yellowstone Trivia

Posted on August 4, 2010 by wbrunner

Did you know there are 290 waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park? All of the waterfalls are 15 feet or higher and flow year-round. What is the tallest waterfall? Answer: The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River at 308 feet

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