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Yellowstone National Park

More than a few accomplished world travelers will say the most stunning site they’ve seen is Yellowstone in summer. They haven’t seen Yellowstone in winter. When the world’s first national park rests under a blanket of snow, its majesty and magic fully emerge. Soaring peaks, plentiful geysers, and plains teeming with wolves, elk, and other wildlife are more visible in the crystal air of winter. With summer crowds gone, you’ll feel you have the park almost to yourself. Best of all, there’s the silence, and the coyote’s yip or wolf’s howl are among the few sounds you hear.

Snowcoach Tours
Yellowstone springs to life as you sit back and relax in the unique vehicle known as a snowcoach. Take your pick of three touring options – each is complete with an expert guide, who will provide a narrated overview of the geology, wildlife, history, and current issues of the world’s first national park.
 
Time: Tours depart daily at 8:00 a.m. and return at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Costs (subject to change):
  • Adults: $84-$109
  • Child (12 & under): $64-$89
  • Park Entrance Fee: $10/seat
Tours:
  • The North Tour takes you through the Yellowstone Canyon to see beautiful waterfalls and abundant wildlife.
  • The South Tour takes you to the famous Old Faithful Geyser and Yellowstone Lake to see many of the park’s awe-inspiring geothermal features.
  • The Mammoth Hot Springs Tour takes you to the stunning geologic formations throughout the park. Lunch is included with this tour.
Snowmobile Tours
What better way to immerse yourself in the wonders and magic of the park than taking a guided snowmobile tour. Enjoy a unique experience sure to give you a lifetime of memories.

Note: Snowmobile operators must have valid driver licenses.

Time: Tours depart between 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and return by 5 p.m.

Costs  (subject to change): 
  • Single Rider: $119-159/sled
  • Double Rider: $129-169/sled
  • Group fee for multiple sleds: $4
  • Entrance fee (per snowmobile): $15
Tours:
  • The North Tour takes you on a spectacular tour of waterfalls at the Yellowstone Grand Canyon.
  • The South Tour takes you to Old Faithful in its icy splendor.
Snowshoe Tours
There’s no better way to get up close and personal with Yellowstone than to hike by snowshoe where no vehicle can go. This guided snowshoe tour will give you an in-depth look at the famous Geyser Basins, views of waterfalls and geothermal features available only to a snowshoer, and the chance to observe bison and other wildlife as close as anyone can get. All this – and a great way to exercise!

Time: Tours last the entire day. Call for departure times.
 
Costs  (subject to change): 
  • $120 per person; requires a minimum of four people.
Tours:
  • Offered mid-December through mid-March.