By Denise Schoonhoven
Winter Activities in Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Park is one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the
United States. Many visitors take its beauty every day, enjoying the expansive mountain views and the wildlife that call the park home. Explore the geological wonders of Old Faithful and mineral hot springs in the wintertime. See how bison and bear and elk forage to survive the snowy landscape. Enjoy the natural beauty of this National Park in Wyoming with these adventurous ideas for winter activities in Yellowstone Park.
Snowcoach tours
Authorized snow coach tour operators take visitor groups deep into Yellowstone from the park entrances. You can view buffalo, elk and native wildlife in their winter habitat. Schedule a full day tour for access to the center of the park, where you can watch the geysers erupt in the snowy landscape.
Snowmobiling
Off-road snowmobiling is not permitted in the park. However, designated roads are open from December 15 to March 15 of each year for visitors accompanied by a commercial guide. Book a full day for a snowmobile adventure. Or schedule a multi-day tour to see Old Faithful and the Yellowstone Grand Canyon.
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
Get off-road onto the trails of Yellowstone. Hire an experienced guide to lead your adventure safely. Cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing are quietly unobtrusive ways to immerse yourself in the full Yellowstone winter experience. Equipment rental is available at specialty shops near the park entrances.
Ranger-led programs and tours
Learn about Yellowstone from the park rangers who know it best. Start at the north entrance visitors center to explore Mammoth Hot Springs or find out about the wolves of Yellowstone. At the west entrance, meet the ranger at the visitor information center for talks and films about the park's grizzly bears, wildlife, geology and history.
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About the Author:
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
Photo Credits:
Paul Kehrer
