For as beautiful as Yellowstone National Park is during the summer months, you haven’t experienced the beauty and excitement of a Yellowstone vacation until you’ve planned to visit during the snowy season. Filled with lots of opportunities for unique sights and activities, those who love the great outdoors will have a particular appreciation for this vacation “hot spot.”
Snowmobiling – For equipment and outfitting rental, as well as experienced trail guides, Yellowstone Snowmobiles offers snowmobile vacation packages for individuals or groups. Featuring standard and mountain-terrain equipped machines (outfitted with heated handlebars), this group is licensed to conduct guides in all three forests, including Beaverhead, the Gallatin and Targhee. Operating from both the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort and the Three Bear Lodge in West Yellowstone, winter vacation packages are available which include lodging, meals, snowmobiling and related equipment, as well as outstanding photo opportunities. Enjoy the unique experience of a winter picnic by Old Faithful.
Snowcoaches – These are a wonderful alternative to skiing and snowmobiling, since they can accommodate an entirely family within the comfort of their heated cabins. Magnificent wildlife photo opportunities are available as you tour through various parts of Yellowstone, including routes which take you to Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Among the many members of the animal kingdom that you can expect to see are wolves, elk, bison and a variety of waterfowl. You’ll also have the opportunity to see erupting geysers and waterfalls, surrounded by glistening snow. Resembling a van with skis instead of tires, snowcoaches provide the ultimate in comfort and convenience when traveling through the snowy trails of Yellowstone National Park.
When you’re not enjoying the rugged outdoors, you’ll need a place to lodge that offers a bit of luxurious pampering to its guests. There are two primary resorts within Yellowstone National Park that offer exquisite accommodations and outstanding service. The Three Bear Lodge & Restaurant is ideal for vacationing families. Offering suites and specific family units, this rustic – yet cozy – lodge is beautifully appointed and comes complete with a heated swimming pool, indoor whirlpools, restaurant and lounge. In addition, guests can expect to find double size in-room jetted tubs, four indoor whirlpools and an impressive menu. The restaurant portion of the lodge, which features western cuisine, offers an expansive dining area and a fully-stocked salad bar.