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Montana's Yellowstone Country

· Helena, MT

Why you should go…

Montana's Yellowstone Country is the official tourism region covering Gallatin, Park, Sweet Grass, Stillwater and Carbon counties in south central Montana, plus the northern entrances to Yellowstone National Park. The destination marketing organization promotes activities such as fly fishing in Paradise Valley, driving the Beartooth Highway, and visiting Yellowstone's geothermal features. Windfall Inc, a Montana creative agency, handles its marketing and public relations.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Montana's Yellowstone Country, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Old Montana Prison Museum Complex

    Under $25

    Five museums inside a former territorial prison, covering Montana history, antique cars and vintage toys.

    36 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Anaconda

    Free

    Historic copper-smelting town in southwest Montana between Yellowstone and Glacier, with a downtown visitor center.

    54 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Montana Zipline Adventures

    $50+

    Montana's longest zipline course, seven lines totaling over 9,300 feet through the Pintler Wilderness.

    54 mi awayMore like this

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

    $50+

    Year-round mineral hot springs resort near Anaconda with four spring-fed pools, a waterslide, golf and lodging.

    54 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay