Recreation Heaven - Yellowstone National Park

Looking for a vacation destination that can satisfyFish is only available in the park during the
the entire family? Search no further. Whethersummer months. Bodies of water with
vacationing during the summer or winter,Yellowstone can only be fished from sunrise to
Yellowstone National Park is the ultimate outdoorsunset. The park sells their own fishing permits
playground. This expansive national park is filledand anyone over the age of 16 must have one
with things to do and see.on their person at all times. Trout are the park's
Geysers and Hot Springsnative fish and must be released if caught. Fishing
There are certain areas throughout Yellowstoneguides are available and will take groups to popular
that are more abundant in regards to naturalfishing spots throughout the park.
geysers and hot springs. The most popularSnowmobiling
geyser in Yellowstone is known as "old faithful." IfLooking to do something in the winter? The park
viewing geysers is something that sounds fun,offers over 200 miles of trails that allow
then you might consider staying at the Oldsnowmobiles. Snowmobile guide companies offer
Faithfull Inn, a hotel overlooking the "old faithful"guided tours through various areas of the park.
geyser. Don't visit the Old Faithful district inThe snowmobiling season usually starts in early
Yellowstone without stopping to see the FireholeNovember. Guided tours don't give tourists as
River. This river is always topped with steammuch freedom as non-guided tours, but you will
created from the regions geothermal features.be able to see sights that the common person
White Water Raftingwouldn't come across.
Traveling with an adventurous group? WhiteWinter Wildlife Tours
water rafting down Yellowstone's variousGuided tours are a popular in the park because
waterways will satisfy any adrenaline junkies'they allow tourists to see a large portion of the
needs. Different companies and guide servicesvast park. Tours range from bike tours to wildlife
offer white water rafting packages throughouttours. Take a wildlife safari during the winter
the park. The average cost for a 2-3 hour raftingmonths around the Jackson Hole. Tourists will be
tour is $50 per person.shown hundreds of different species of wildlife, a
Backpacking and Hikingmyriad of plants and trees and learn about the
Get a work out in on your vacation by taking ageological composition of the land itself.
hiking or backpacking day trip. Yellowstone isYou will enjoy any recreational activity you decide
home to over 2.2 million acres of open land withto take part in during your visit to Yellowstone
thousands of hiking trails. Call the park ahead ofNational Park. It is full of beauty, history and
time to inquire about different trails. Many trailswonder. Be sure to call ahead for reservations
close during the winter months due to badand to inquire about vacation and activity
weather conditions. Guided backpacking tours arepackages. The park fills up fast during the
also offered by private guide companies.summer months.
Fishing