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Adventure’s First Stop!

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:12:43 +0000

Fillin’ up your gas tank and your belly in the Wild West is a breeze, courtesy of Maverik convenience stores. The company operates more than 200 gas station/convenience stores with an adventure theme in seven western US states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. The company aims to grow to number 300 stores in the coming years. The chain takes it name from the comedy-western Maverick TV series starring James Garner that aired in the late 1950s and early 60s. The company is run by the third generation of the Call family and was founded by the late Reuel T. Call, who got into the petroleum business in the 1920s. www.maverik.com

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Parade Rest Ranch

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:59:45 +0000

Parade Rest Guest Ranch offers a unique Montana guest ranch experience for an unforgettable western vacation experience. We are the closest of guest ranches to Yellowstone National Park, only 10 miles from the west entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana. Parade Rest Guest Ranch offers all-inclusive vacation packages combining log cabin lodging, horseback trail rides, outdoor mountain cookouts and world-class fly-fishing.

Parade Rest is a great place to call home while touring the Yellowstone Country area. Whether you are planning to visit Yellowstone Park, sleep in our log cabins, try some western horseback lessons and trail riding, or enjoy a genuine western cookout in the mountains, Parade Rest provides the perfect backdrop. You can mountain bike, hike or horseback ride on the mountain trails right from the ranch to hidden mountain lakes and unbelievable views. Try a SeeYellowstone interpretive van tour and visit the world famous “Old Faithful” geyser and see elk, bison, grizzly bears, deer and wolves.

World-class fly-fishing and blue ribbon trout fishing surrounded by some of the best fly-fishing rivers and streams in America (the Madison river, Gallatin river, Henry’s Fork and Hebgen Lake). Grayling Creek runs right through our ranch and guests can fly fish to their heart’s content.

With over 75 species of birds living on the ranch, and hundreds more within a few miles, Parade Rest Ranch is southwestern Montana’s bird watching base camp.

Our experienced wranglers and gentle horses are great for everyone, from novice to seasoned riders. We offer corral rides to children, western horseback riding lessons to everyone, and mountain trail rides ranging from one to four hours. For an unforgettable ride, try our Sunset Ride that climbs the ridge overlooking Hebgen Lake and it’s sunsets.

Parade Rest Guest Ranch is located 10 miles northwest of West Yellowstone, Montana. The ranch is open mid May to September 30th each year.

Parade Rest Ranch

1279 Grayling Road
West Yellowstone, MT
800-753-5934
www.paraderestranch.com

Three Bear Lodge

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:26:16 +0000

West Yellowstone – Located in West Yellowstone, Montana, the hub of Yellowstone Country, Three Bear Lodge is a natural when it comes to visiting this outdoor playground. Just a few steps from the West Gate of Yellowstone National Park, and only minutes from world-class fly fishing and Montana snowmobiling (snowmobiles and “SeeYellowstone” snowcoaches depart from your door), Three Bear Lodge is happy to tend to your every need.

The Lodge includes two conference rooms, spas, exercise room, business center, and gift shop. It acts as the headquarters for Three Bear Lodge Snowmobile Rentals and See Yellowstone Snowmobile Rentals, winter Snowcoach and summer Yellowstone, Grand Teton and historic Virginia/Nevada City tours.

The Three Bear Lodge is an authorized Yellowstone Park Concessionaire and the perfect host for your Yellowstone adventure vacation. Snowmobile Yellowstone on an environmentally friendly, Yellowstone Park approved snowmobile or try a Yellowstone guided tour in one of our “SeeYellowstone” Vans in the summer or in the winter one of our “SeeYellowstone” Snowcoaches. Choose from tours that explore Old Faithful and other Yellowstone Park geyser areas or, explore the famous Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Beginning this summer on 8/17, visit the historic Virginia/Nevada City and finish your tour off with a dinner at Parade Rest Guest Ranch. Take a step back in time!

After an invigorating day in Yellowstone, you may want to relax yourself in one of our fine whirlpools or in-room hot tubs. Dine in our famous Three Bear Restaurant featuring western cuisine, or relax in the adjoining Grizzly Lounge. The good food and decor brings to life the colorful past of West Yellowstone Montana through historical memorabilia.

You certainly don’t want to miss our Bearly Believable Deals! Whatever your Montana family vacation demands – spring, summer, winter or fall – you can find no better place and no more experienced personnel than at Three Bear Lodge.

Three Bear Lodge

217 Yellowstone Ave.
West Yellowstone, MT
800-646-7353
www.threebearlodge.com

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:13:13 +0000

Enjoy Yellowstone National Park while you relax with all the comforts of home at our full service Montana family hotel. Award-winning customer service, spacious and well-appointed guest rooms and a friendly and knowledgeable staff make the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort the best choice when visiting Yellowstone. Our guest rooms feature:

Mini-fridges and microwaves ~ Complimentary High Speed Internet Access ~ Relaxing Sofa Seating Area and Work Station ~ Specialty Rooms include King Spa Rooms, Family & Deluxe Suites

Treat yourself to western cuisine and wild game entrees in the Oregon Short Line Restaurant, then tour our 1903 Museum Rail Car adjacent to the restaurant. Relax in the Iron Horse Saloon & Casino or enjoy the sights of West Yellowstone. You’ll also enjoy our indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room. Your Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort is within walking distance to shopping, the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, and the Yellowstone IMAX Theater.

Combine luxury and a true Montana adventure vacation. Our on-site Yellowstone Country activities director can make arrangements for photo wildlife tours and interpretive Yellowstone Park guided tours. See Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and bison, wolves, elk and bears! Enjoy a barbeque cookout and a horseback trail ride at our guest ranch. Or hit the water with a day of Yellowstone Country white water or scenic raft and float trips, or casting your fly on one of our famous Montana blue ribbon fishing streams, rivers and lakes.

For information about the Holiday Inn in West Yellowstone please email info@driveawayvacations.com

West Yellowstone, MT

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:05:09 +0000

West Yellowstone: Bringing out the ‘West” in You!

We’re West Yellowstone, Montana. Everybody knows us as the western gateway to Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first national park. With the charm of small western town snuggled into a spectacular Rocky Mountain setting, West Yellowstone is the perfect vacation destination.

West Yellowstone has a wonderful sense of history and we pride ourselves on the way we have taken care of Yellowstone Park visitors since the 1800’s. With all that experience, we have the lodging, restaurants, and services to show our guests a real good time.

West Yellowstone is also the gateway to Yellowstone Country with almost every activity imaginable nearby in every season.

West Yellowstone is the gateway to a beautiful, golden fall season where the mood is relaxed as summer crowds depart. Wildlife comes out of hiding, elk bugle, and trout jump high for the last hatch of the season. Fall days around West Yellowstone are perfect for wildlife viewing, a guided float trip, hiking and biking, fall fishing and floating, and just plain relaxing.

We’re also the gateway to a spectacular white season, one of the best times to visit West Yellowstone and Yellowstone Park. Getting around is a real adventure whether by ski, snowshoe, snowcoach or snowmobile. Snow fills our streets, cross country skiers take over the Rendezvous Ski Trail, and over-the-snow vehicles like snowmobiles and snowcoaches head into Yellowstone where an incredible wintry wonderland awaits. Experienced guides offer their insights into the mysteries of Yellowstone in winter. And a day or days of activity outside of the Park in our “cold smoke” snow makes an adventurer out of every visitor.

In the spring, West Yellowstone is the gateway to baby animals, bird migrations, and mountains bursting with wildflowers. Hebgen Lake and the Madison and Gallatin Rivers all come alive with hungry trout. Warm days and crisp night make the perfect combination for any activity from birding to biking, horseback riding to hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, or just enjoying spring in the park.

Summer brings an abundance of Yellowstone sights and sounds, activities, programs, and tours. Daily wildlife adventure and geyser gazing tours, or a backcountry hike, explore all that Yellowstone has to offer. Don’t miss our local rodeo, parades, plays and movies, rendezvous, museum and our “painted buffalo” that roam the streets.

Places to Stay
Three Bear Lodge
Parade Rest Ranch

Things to Do
See Yellowstone

See Yellowstone

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:55:13 +0000

West Yellowstone – It has often been said that Yellowstone is the epicenter of everything that is still wild and untamed in the United States. By some estimates, 1/3 of the U.S. population will visit Yellowstone. We come to experience the park’s restless geology; to see grizzlies, gray wolves, and herds of buffalo; and, to enjoy snowcoaches, snowmobiles and more! Choose your season preference below and plan your trip to Yellowstone National Park.

Winter In Yellowstone Is Our Specialty! Yellowstone winter vacations are by far the most unique adventures around! No two winter vacation packages are the same! See Yellowstone Tours, in conjunction with the Three Bear Lodge and Yellowstone Tour & Travel, all work together to create adventure-filled vacations as unique for our guests as Yellowstone National Park is for the world. For a breathtaking view of Yellowstone in the winter, join one of our guided snowcoach or snowmobile tours and visit the wonders of Yellowstone National Park.

A Yellowstone Season To Remember! Enjoy a unique summer vacation in Yellowstone National Park! Yellowstone is a world full of discovery and adventure. Warm-season enthusiasts may choose one or more of our popular “See Yellowstone” scenic van tours through Yellowstone.Reserve a Yellowstone Scenic Van Tour Today! Create your own unique summer vacation package by enjoying some or all of the summer activities West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park offer. Add hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, river rafting, or Western Cookout with entertainment to your package and have an unforgettable summer vacation.

See Yellowstone

211 Yellowstone Ave., P.O. Box 410
West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
800-221-1151 toll-free
info@seeyellowstone.com
www.seeyellowstone.com