Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
KOA $
( 406-222-0992;
www.livingstonkoa.com
;
Pine Creek Rd; tent/RV sites from $28/41,
cabins $68-158; May-Oct; )
Nicely situated by Pine Creek between US 89
and the East River Rd, 10 miles south of Livingston, this peaceful spot offers an indoor
heated pool, cabins and laundry room.
CAMPGROUND
RANCH
Mountain Sky Guest Ranch $$$
( 406-333-4911, 800-548-3392;
www.mtnsky.com
; daily/weekly rates per person from
$325/3365; )
The western flanks of the valley hide this professionally run dude ranch,
4.5 miles up Big Creek Rd and 30 miles from Yellowstone. Rates include food and
everything from fly-fishing to the sauna, hot tub and good kids' programs. The dawn
horseback rides to catch sunrise over Emigrant Peak are a highlight. There's a one-week
minimum stay June to August.
Eating
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN
Paradise Valley Grill $$
( 406-222-4815;
www.paradisevalleygrill.com
; 3840 Hwy 89 S; mains $25;
5:30-9pm Tue-Sun)
Sustainable local ingredients, fresh Napa Valley cuisine and fine
views of the Yellowstone River combine to make this the valley's most popular restaurant.
Reservations are recommended, and try a table outside on summer evenings. The restaur-
ant is 14 miles south of Livingstone, just below the
Yellowstone Valley Lodge
(
www.yellowstonevalleylodge.com
)
, which offers good accommodation in modern duplex
cabins ($119 to $159).
Paradise Valley Pop Stand $
(
www.thepopstand.com
;
5060 Hwy 89; mains $6-11; 6:30am-10pm; )
Just 2.5
miles south of Livingston is this 1950s-style joint serving up hand-dipped malts, burgers
and homemade pies. After a few days in the park, you deserve it.
DINER
Pine Creek Cafe $$
(
www.pinecreeklodgemontana.com
;
dinner mains $15; 11am-3pm & 5:30-9pm Tue-
Fri, 8am-1pm & 5:30-9pm Sat & Sun)
Near the KOA on East River Rd, this cozy cafe-
restaurant is a bit inconsistent but when it's on form it's a great local spot, with patio seat-
CAFE
