Wild as attainable as it is legendary. Planning your next family trip? These Yellowstone stops (near the west entrance) are perfect for little feet: 📍Madison River Picnic Area 📍 Fountain Paint Pot Trail 📍 Firehole Canyon Drive 📍 Grand Prismatic Overlook 📍 Old Faithful & Observation Point Trail

Explore the Custer-Gallatin National Forest while visiting West Yellowstone, Montana. The Yellowstone Shortline Trail is a paved non-motorized following the corridor of the former railroad.

Stop by the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center to learn more about West Yellowstone, Montana and Yellowstone National Park.

The Madison River views on the west entrance road of Yellowstone National Park are always stunning. Drive the road between West Yellowstone, Montana and Madison Junction for beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife.

The west entrance of Yellowstone is the closest entrance for exploring geothermal features like Old Faithful. 📷: Yellowstone National Park / National Park Service

Freedom looks a little bigger out here. Happy 250th, America! 🇺🇸

Celebrate Independence Day in West Yellowstone, Montana. destinationyellowstone.com/july-4th/

Independence Day Schedule

The small town of West Yellowstone, nestled at the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, is ruggedly Western yet comfortably homey in a way that echoes the landscape surrounding America’s first national park. destinationyellowstone.com/48-hours-in-...

Skip the extra drive time and get straight to the trailhead. These hikes start right inside Yellowstone’s West Entrance. 🥾Riverside Trail 🥾Fountain Paint Pot Trail 🥾Gibbon Falls Overlook 🥾Fairy Falls Trail 🥾Harlequin Lake Trail More hiking tips at destinationyellowstone.com

Every day is a good day to visit West Yellowstone, Montana.

West Yellowstone, Montana is the western entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Come visit!

Black Dragon’s Caldron is on the Mud Volcano walk in the Hayden Valley of Yellowstone National Park.

A great place to see bison is the west entrance road between West Yellowstone and Madison Junction.

Dragon’s Mouth Spring is on the Mud Volcano walk in the Hayden Valley of Yellowstone National Park.

⛰️ Summer state of mind. "You are not in the mountains. The mountains are in you." -John Muir

Gibbon Falls is between Madison Junction and the Norris Geyser Basin. It is a short drive from West Yellowstone, Montana.

Happy National Fishing Day! Were you out on the Madison River today? 📷: Big Sky Anglers #NationalFishingDay #FishingDay #Fishing

You need a road trip this weekend! Come to West Yellowstone, Montana and Yellowstone National Park!

Happy Nature Photography Day! Tag us in your favorite nature photos. 📷: Yellowstone National Park / National Park Service #NaturePhotographyDay #NaturePhotography #NaturePhotos #Nature

West Yellowstone, Montana has a full summer of incredible events.

What’s your favorite thermal feature in Yellowstone National Park? 📷: Yellowstone National Park / National Park Service

We're back!⚡️ Catch the first West Yellowstone Rodeo of the season tonight. 🎟️ westyellowstonerodeo.com 📷: heystephanierae

Tell us your favorite thing about West Yellowstone, Montana!

Visit Earthquake Lake to learn about the deadly Hebgen Lake Earthquake of 1959. The visitor center is an easy drive from West Yellowstone, Montana.

Yellowstone might not be the best spot for your furry friends, but the mountain air outside the park hits just as good. 🔸Refuge Point Loop Trail 🔸Yellowstone Shortline Trail 🔸Boundary Trail 🔸West Yellowstone Heritage Park Area Hikes: bit.ly/42mf2FW 📷: way.of.tigs

Any time of the year is a good time to visit West Yellowstone, Montana.

The girls' trip left the group chat and headed West. 👇 Tag the friend always down for the adventure. 📷: @your_daly_dose_

Come see us in West Yellowstone, Montana. We are the western gateway to Yellowstone National Park.

West Yellowstone is Yellowstone National Park’s western gateway community and the perfect place to be your Yellowstone headquarters. Come visit!

Your Yellowstone National Park adventure begins in West Yellowstone, Montana.

West Yellowstone, Montana is the closest Yellowstone entrance to Old Faithful.

Thinking about a winter trip to West Yellowstone, Montana? Now is a good time to book flights, lodging, and tours.

West Yellowstone, Montana is the western gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Plan your trip now!

Happy Burger Day! What’s your favorite burger in West Yellowstone, Montana?

The West Yellowstone airport (WYS) is the closest airport to Yellowstone National Park. Fly in during the morning and be at Old Faithful by midday.

Stay in West Yellowstone to be just minutes from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

On Memorial Day, we honor those that gave their all in service to the country.

When you came for Yellowstone, but got so much more. ⛰️

Do you want guaranteed wildlife sightings? Visit the The Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center right here in West Yellowstone, Montana to see grizzlies, wolves, otters, and birds of prey. 📷: kicks_cross_country on Instagram

West Yellowstone, Montana is the perfect place to be your Yellowstone headquarters.

Rent or buy bear spray in West Yellowstone before you go into Yellowstone. www.backpacker.com/survival/bea...

Elk calving season has started in Yellowstone. As exciting as it is to see baby animals, remember that elk are will defend themselves & their offspring if you approach. Stay 25 yards (75 feet) from all wildlife and 100 yards (300 feet) from bears and wolves. 📷: National Park Service

Bookmark this. The question everyone asks—finally answered. 🦬👀 We’re spilling the secrets to the best wildlife watching in West Yellowstone. destinationyellowstone.com/bison-elk-be...

Look how close West Yellowstone, Montana is to Yellowstone National Park’s major attractions!

The Yellowstone National Park west entrance road follows the Madison River. Drive the road early in the morning or late in the evening for a good chance to see wildlife like bison and elk.

Have you sought out Yellowstone’s amazing waterfalls? Gibbon Falls is about 20 miles away from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park and the west entrance is right here in West Yellowstone, Montana. 📷: Yellowstone National Park / National Park Service

The western border of Yellowstone National Park is the eastern border of West Yellowstone, Montana. You can’t be any closer. Come visit this year!

Happy National BBQ Day! How are you celebrating? 📷: Firehole Bar-B-Que Co. #NationalBBQDay #BBQDay #BBQ