Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Around Yellowstone
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Why Go?
The 43,750-sq-mile Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem doesn't suddenly end at the park
fence. Enveloping the park kernel is a protective cushion of national forests and wilderness
areas that offer almost as much scenic splendor as the parks themselves, but without the
crowds and the pesky permits. Try to allocate at least a few days to explore this exceptional
area.
Latched onto Yellowstone Park's northern boundaries, the three gateway towns of
Gardiner, West Yellowstone and Cooke City serve as acceptable visitor hubs, good for a
bed and a bite to eat, but it's the four corridors that radiate out from the park that offer the
real scenic draws. Plan your itinerary to combine the stunning Beartooth and Gallatin
