The gray wolf is a major predator that had been missing from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for decades until its restoration in 1995. The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park has been the single most amazing event regarding National Parks in our lifetime. The wolves have had an impact on everything, not just the Continue Reading →
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Celebrating 150 Years of Yellowstone
Happy 150th Yellowstone! You’ve aged splendidly. Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first National Park, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. For 150 years, over 2 million acres of mountain wilderness, awe-inspiring geothermal features, and vibrant landscapes have been protected for future generations to experience. The Yellowstone National Park Continue Reading →
Yellowstone Wolf Vacation Featured in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine
“When you go wolf-spotting … you likely won’t get close enough to behold their beauty with the naked eye, as you might the animals on an African game drive, or even the bison and moose right here in Yellowstone. But that’s part of the magic of watching them; it’s peering through a keyhole into their Continue Reading →
Family Vacations Questions & Answers
We recently did a survey about our Family Vacations and found we had a lot of interest and an equally large number of questions. What is the difference between a Private Tour and a Public Tour? On private Family Vacations, you come with your own family and choose your own date. The minimum group size Continue Reading →
The Wolves of Yellowstone: 60 Minutes and Emotional Bonding
On January 30, 2022 60 Minutes did an excellent segment on the wolves of Yellowstone National Park. In short, the story goes like this: Wolves have had a terrible image in storytelling and media We humans wiped out wolves from Yellowstone and surrounding areas There was an incredible reintroduction of wolves back in 1995 This Continue Reading →
A Perfect Winter Sunday in Yellowstone
What’s better than watching snow fall beautifully onto the land? Getting outside IN it! Last Sunday, I joined a group of seven women to do just that in Yellowstone National Park. The Park is pretty well deserted this time of year and I always feel a sense of calm in the empty spaces. Our destination Continue Reading →
How to Fly Safely During COVID & Omicron
We have not recovered from the Delta variant yet, only to enter a new phase with the onset of the Omicron variant. While we don’t yet know whether the new variant is more severe (the initial evidence is that it is not) or whether it can more easily get around the vaccines, we do know Continue Reading →
Meet Kelly Heaton – Travel Montana’s New Manager!
Originally from Colorado, Kelly moved to Montana in 2004 looking for more mountains and more adventures. Upon her arrival, she found both! Kelly is a well-rounded individual with two big passions – connecting with her fellow human beings and spending time outdoors. She brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector ranging Continue Reading →
Red Lodge Montana
Red Lodge, Montana did not just become the Travel Montana’s world headquarters by accident. In fact, I started Travel Montana’s sister company, Zephyr Adventures, when I was living in Minneapolis. I wanted to move back west and spent two weeks driving the towns and cities of Colorado and Montana. After reviewing at least a dozen Continue Reading →
Montana is Sold Out in 2021
Montana is so busy it is sold out for 2021! OK, that is an exaggeration. But Montana is as busy as we have ever seen it in our 20 years in the state. Combine this demand with decreased supply due to the pandemic and you have a very tight situation for eager travelers. Consider the Continue Reading →
