Yellowstone
National Park

Welcome to our All Things Yellowstone hub, your shortcut to the best planning tools, insider tips, and our favorite finds from years of exploring the park.

This page gathers everything we use, recommend, and love about Yellowstone, from where to stay and when to visit to what to pack and the best things to do. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for another round of supervolcanic magic, here’s everything you need to plan the trip of a lifetime to Yellowstone National Park!

Meet Your Guides

Hi, we’re Jon & Kelly! 👋

Our first trip to Yellowstone was in the summer of 2015, and we instantly fell in love.

After returning to explore in every season, we made it official in 2023 with our cabins in Gardiner, MT, just one mile from Yellowstone’s North Entrance.

Through our Yellowstone Travel Guide, Yellowstone Lodging, and Yellowstone Blog, we're on a mission to make Yellowstone simpler and more magical for everyone who visits.

A man and a woman standing outdoors on a grassy area near water, holding hands, with hills and mountains in the background, wearing casual clothing and cowboy boots.
A man and woman standing outdoors in front of a canyon with cliffs, trees, and a waterfall in the background, wearing casual outdoor clothing.
A smiling couple in winter clothing standing on snow with snow-covered mountains and trees in the background, holding ski poles.

All-Seasons Travel Guide

Yellowstone travel guide displayed on various devices including a monitor, tablet, and smartphone, with accompanying PDFs and papers on Yellowstone National Park.

Our Yellowstone Travel Guide helps you experience the best of Yellowstone year-round. Includes seasonal itineraries, best things to see and do, wildlife watching tips, local recommendations, and much, much more.

For the ultimate Yellowstone planning tool, check out our All-Seasons Yellowstone Travel Guide.

The Cozy Yellowstone Compound

Stay with us at Yellowstone’s North Entrance in Gardiner, MT, our home base for years of exploring the park.

Aerial view of Yellowstone National Park area, with the Yellowstone River running through the center. Labeled points of interest include cabins, Gardiner Market, The Corral Diner, Yellowstone Hot Springs, Paradise Valley, Bozeman Airport, North Entrance Gate, Roosevelt Arch, and various businesses in Gardiner, Montana.

  • Book Lincoln’s Lodge — 2 bd, 2 ba | Sleeps 2-4 | Full kitchen | Washer + dryer | Pet-friendly

  • Book The Wolf’s Den — Studio, 1 ba | Sleeps 2 | Kitchenette | Washer + dryer | Pet-friendly

  • Book The Red Fox Retreat — 1 bd, 1 ba | Sleeps 2-4 | Tiny home design | Rooftop deck

  • Book Lincoln’s Lodge + The Wolf’s Den — 3 bd, 3 ba | Sleeps 4-6 | Perfect for couples, groups, and extended families

  • Book The Cozy Yellowstone Compound (All 3 Cabins) — 4 bd, 4 ba | Sleeps 6-10 | Includes Yellowstone Christmas Cabin

  • Yellowstone Christmas Cabin — A magical holiday experience

Small house with beige siding, small white window, and black door, surrounded by a wooden fence, with a deer sitting outside on a patch of snow, bare trees, and a cloudy blue sky in the background.
Exterior of a modern house with blue siding, a small porch with white railing, and black outdoor wall lights. There are steps leading up to the porch and windows visible on the front.
A cozy dining area with a rectangular table, six wooden chairs, and a yellow table runner in a room with a wall decorated with animal illustrations. There is a small gallery of photographs on the adjacent wall near the kitchen.
Bedroom with a bed covered in a black and white checkered quilt, three pillows, a wall-mounted TV, a window showing a scenic view, a door, and a ceiling fan with a light.
A view from the laundry room into the kitchen with an electric stove, a trash can, and a hallway with glass block windows.
Small kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and open wood shelves holding glasses and mugs. There is a mini oven on the counter. A sign above the door reads "Welcome to our cabin, The Woo's Den, Est. 2025."

When To Visit

The Best (and Worst) Times to Visit Yellowstone

Planning Tools

Yellowstone Packing

Whether you’re visiting in spring, summer, fall, winter, or off-season, layers are ev-er-y-thing.

Featured
Yellowstone Packing List (2026): What to Pack for Every Season
yellowstone, national parks, trip planning, yellowstone packing
Yellowstone Packing List (2026): What to Pack for Every Season
yellowstone, national parks, trip planning, yellowstone packing

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!

Read More →
yellowstone, national parks, trip planning, yellowstone packing

Best Things To Do & See

Browse some of our favorite things to do in Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone Blogs

Here, you’ll find everything we’ve ever written about Yellowstone National Park.

Featured
How to Get to Yellowstone in Winter
yellowstone
How to Get to Yellowstone in Winter
yellowstone

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.

Read More →
yellowstone
4 Best Places to Stay in Yellowstone in Winter
yellowstone
4 Best Places to Stay in Yellowstone in Winter
yellowstone

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!

Read More →
yellowstone
Can You Drive Yellowstone in Winter? What’s Open + How To Get Around
yellowstone
Can You Drive Yellowstone in Winter? What’s Open + How To Get Around
yellowstone

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.

Read More →
yellowstone
Click here for more