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Your Guide to Activities in the Area Around Yellowstone



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Natural Attractions

Big Springs {Island Park}

The headwaters of Henry's Fork of the Snake River. There are enormous trout visible from the bridge, and occationally other large wildlife.
Big Springs Loop Rd
Island Park, ID 83429

Mesa Falls {Island Park}

Mesa Falls is a pair of fantastic waterfalls about 21 miles out of Island Park. There is a parking lot and visitor's center close to the upper falls.

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park {Bozeman}

Discover one of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in North America. Camp, hike and experience amazing geologic wonders at Montana's first and best-known state park. About 1 hour east of Bozeman.
406-287-3541

Quake Lake {West Yellowstone}

On August 17, 1959, near midnight, an earthquake near the Madison River triggered a massive landslide. The slide moved at 100 mph and in less than 1 minute, over 80 million tons of rock crashed into the narrow canyon, blocking the Madison River and forming Earthquake Lake. About 30 miles out of West Yellowstone.
406-682-7620

Howard Springs Wayside Area {West Yellowstone}

This one may seem a little silly, but there is a little rest stop on the side of the road on Highway 20 about 15 minutes out of West Yellowstone. It features a spring fed water fountain that my father always called "The Fountain of Youth." I have been there at the same time as other groups many times and several of them also call it that. Am I saying the water has magical properties? Maybe not, but it is a fun tradition and a pretty cool rock drinking fountain, and it's not out of your way even a little if you are approaching West Yellowstone from the Idaho side.
Highway 20/Targhee Pass Highway, Just before you cross the border to Montana
Idaho 82002