Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Each corner of Jackson's central square is adorned with elk antlers.
The largest town in the area is Jackson, serving visitors summer and winter and located
about 58 miles (93 km) south of Yellowstone. Smaller Wyoming towns somewhat farther from
Yellowstone but with less expensive tourist facilities are Dubois to the southeast and Alpine on
the Idaho/Wyoming state line. Dubois is 83 miles (134 km) from the South Entrance; Alpine
is 37 miles (60 km) south of Jackson.
EAST ENTRANCE
The East Entrance will be your first choice as a way to enter Yellowstone if you're interested in
Native American Indian lore or western museums (in Cody), or horseback riding and guest
ranches. It's relatively close to Yellowstone Lake for boating or fishing.
Rock formations called hoodoos along the road from Cody to the East Entrance.
Between Cody and the park, you can indulge in every sort of outdoor activity, from golf
and fishing to backpacking and windsurfing. Attractions include the Buffalo Bill Dam, with its
visitor center and 10 square miles (26 sq km) of reservoir, and Buffalo Bill State Park, which
borders the reservoir and provides places to camp, picnic, or launch boats. The Buffalo Bill
