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Points of Interest
Yellowstone National Park - The largest and oldest of all the National Parks is renowned for abundant wildlife, spouting geysers, brilliant pools, bubbling cauldrons, shining mountains, colorful canyons, sparkling streams, lakes, waterfalls and forests. A 2,221,000 acre nature's wonderland. Yellowstone Park has five entrances, three of which are in Montana. The north entrance at Gardiner is open year round and and the other four are open from May 1st through October 31st.
Wildlife in Yellowstone - The wildlife display in Yellowstone is unsurpassed anywhere in these United States. However, you must remember they are wild animals and are to be viewed and photographed from a respectable distance. Elk and Bison are throughout the park. Moose may be seen in the willow thickets and swampy areas. Pronghorns frequent the flats and foothills near the north entrance and Bighorn Sheep sightings are common on the rock ledges near the north entrance and on Mount Washburn. Even though they are seldom seen, there are still a number of Black Bear and Grizzlies in the park, but they are usually in more remote areas of the park. There is also a host of smaller animals such as Squirrels, Chipmunks, Marmots, Muskrat, Beaver, Badger and the Snowshoe Hare. Birds that find refuge in the park include Osprey, Trumpeter Swans, Pelicans, Eagles, Ducks, Geese, and man smaller birds. Beartooth Highway - This section of US 212 connects Red Lodge, Montana to the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone Park near Cooke City, Montana. It is one of the most scenic stretches of highway in the US, taking you over a 10,940 foot pass and through some of the world's most breath-taking and magnificent mountain scenery at every turn. The Beartooth country should be seen by everyone.
Yellowstone River - The Yellowstone is the last free flowing river in the lower 48 states. From its headwaters in Lake Yellowstone downstream 670 miles to the Missouri River in North Dakota, the Yellowstone River flows as it has for centuries, in its natural state, undamed and untamed. Clear, cool, swift and challenging it offers fishermen and river runners some of the best water Montana has to offer. To fishermen, its Blue Ribbon waters are known world round for and abundance of big trout. Rainbows, Browns and Cutthroats - some up to 13 pounds. All inhabit its waters, waiting for the lucky fisherman who happens along at the right time. As it flows through Montana the big river goes through many changes - from steep-walled canyons where boulders church its green waters to the eastern park of the state where the river broadens to take a lazy path through fertile farm country. Jardine - Located six miles northeast of Gardiner on an all weather gravel road is the old gold mining town of Jardine. Originally it was the gold mining camp of Bear Gulch, active from the late 1800's when the great Red Mill was built in 1948, with 10,000 fine ounces of gold taken out in 1946. There are many old mine buildings and cabins still standing. This little town of less than fifty people is a far cry from the booming settlement of several thousand at the peak of the gold rush. The property now is privately owned so enjoy the town and old mine buildings as you see them from the road. Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area - One of the largest and most spectacular wilderness areas in the US lies north and east of Gardiner and Yellowstone Park. It contains 904,000 acres of sky-high mountains, deep broad valleys, alpine plateaus and trout-filled lakes and streams. Elk and Mule Deer are common in the area along with Bighorn Sheep, Moose, Black Bear and Grizzlies. The wilderness takes in portions of the Custer and Gallatin National Forests. It extends from Gardiner east to Red Lodge, a distance of nearly 100 miles and from Yellowstone Park north approximately 40 miles. Back country travel is by foot or horseback only and trails range from easy one day trips to rugged week long expeditions. Elevations range from 6,000 feet to 12,799 feet on the summit of Granite Peak - Montana's highest peak. More than 25 mountains over 12,000 feet are within the wilderness area. Park County Museum - Whether you're a real Western history buff or just have a passing interest in antiques, the Park County Museum is the place for you to visit. It is located at 118 West Chinook Street, Livingston, Montana and it's exhibits provide a fascinating glimpse of past history in this part of the country. The museum is open daily in the summer and visitors are always welcome. The displays include memorabilia that represent the railroads, ranching, schooling, and mining and their part in the development of this area. There are historic photographs and maps tracing early-day expeditions through this area and Yellowstone Park. One room on the second floor is devoted entirely to Park County's archaeological past, with some items dating back 12,000 years. They feature arrow and spear points, stone tools and other artifacts found at sites of prehistoric bison kills. Albright Visitor Center - Located five miles from the North Entrance at Yellowstone National Park Headquarters at Mammoth Hot Springs, the Center is on tow floors of the old bachelor officers quarters build in 1909 as part of Fort Yellowstone. Exhibits there feature the history of Yellowstone Park, a fine wildlife display and a good selection of park-related literature. A movie and short slide show can be viewed and Ranger-Naturalists conduct regular fire-side programs during the summer season. The Center was named for Horace M. Albright, the first civilian superintendent of Yellowstone Park.
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