If you’re visiting Yellowstone in winter, Gardiner, MT, is one of the best places to base yourself. While the rest of the park’s interior is only accessible by snowcoach or snowmobile, staying in Gardiner gives you daily road access to Mammoth Hot Springs, the Northern Range, and some of the best winter wildlife viewing in the park.

Getting to Yellowstone in winter isn’t hard, but it is different, since flights, road conditions, and where you stay determine how easily you can move around once you arrive. Here’s the easiest and most reliable way to get to Yellowstone between December and March.

Winter changes how Yellowstone works, and where you stay matters more than almost any other decision you make. These are the four places that actually make sense in winter, and why!

Yellowstone in winter is not a drive-through park, so planning your trip gets a lot easier once you understand what’s actually open. Here’s what winter driving in Yellowstone looks like, plus how to reach the rest of the park during the winter season.

We spent the weeks before and after Christmas staying near Yellowstone’s North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana, watching the park transform into a winter wonderland. These are the best things to do in Yellowstone at Christmas, based on real winter access, shorter days, and what consistently delivers that once-a-year holiday magic.

Seeing Old Faithful in winter is a Yellowstone bucket list moment for many. But winter in the park comes with one big catch: you can’t just drive there. Here’s how to see Old Faithful in the winter, plus a realistic look at how winter plans can change (and how to pivot).

From clothing layers and driving essentials to wildlife gear and season-specific items, this all-seasons guide will help you pack like a Yellowstone pro!

Yellowstone is huge! And honestly, kind of confusing. Geysers over here, bison over there, five different entrances, one giant loop road, and zero cell service? If your brain’s already spinning, don’t worry. This is your no-nonsense Yellowstone cheat sheet with just the stuff you actually need to get started.

Yellowstone National Park is an incredible destination, but traveling on a budget can feel overwhelming, with entrance fees, lodging costs, and food expenses adding up. The good news? Visiting Yellowstone doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are 8 tips for visiting Yellowstone National Park on a budget!

If you, like us, can’t get enough of Yellowstone National Park, here’s what makes up our Yellowstone Bucket List and why we’ll keep returning until we check off every last adventure!