Travel Reference
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Kids and adults alike marvel at the floating Day-Glo green algae. The water should not
be ingested. Bison and elk frequent the area, and despite the frequent crowds of people (note
that 20 people constitute a crowd in this part of the West), this is one of the most unique and
unforgettable ways to enjoy a few hours in Yellowstone.
The town of Gardiner, just outside the northern entrance of the park, offers plenty of places to eat
and sleep.
The biggest event of the year in this gateway community is the
Annual NRA Gardiner
Rodeo
(406/848-7971, $7 adults, $3 children 6-12, free for children under 6) held in mid-
June (call for this year's dates). The rodeo is held in the Jim Duffy arena at the northern end
of town off U.S. Highway 89 and includes the usual competitions such as bull riding and
bareback bronc riding. Women and juniors compete in barrel racing and breakaway rop-
ing. The first night of the rodeo is followed by a dance at the Gardiner Community Center,
