Destination Yellowstone

Hello, spring babies. Bison calves, elk on the move, bear cubs out exploring. Keep your distance and witness Yellowstone waking up. 🦬 YNP reopens for regular vehicle travel on April 17.

The west entrance road is a great place to see elk. Come to West Yellowstone now for the cycle-only season in Yellowstone or join us when the West Entrance of Yellowstone Opens for the 2026 Spring Season on April 17th. 📷: Yellowstone National Park / National Park Service

West Yellowstone is the closest Yellowstone entrance to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. The West Entrance of Yellowstone Opens for the 2026 Spring Season on April 17. Will you join us for opening day? 📷: anileee on Instagram

Ready for a getaway? Spring is perfect for cooler temps, wildlife, and quiet exploration. Without the summer crowds. 📷

DestinationYellowstone.com is the best place to plan your West Yellowstone, Montana and Yellowstone National Park vacation.

Plan your 2026 West Yellowstone, Montana adventure today! 📷: cogitoergoveho on Instagram

The thaw is coming. ☀️ As the snow melts, rivers rise and spring fishing season begins. Where are you heading? 🌊 Hebgen Lake 🌊 Madison River 🌊 Gallatin River 🌊 Earthquake Lake 📸: headwaters_outfitters on instagram Tag us for the chance to be featured.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR OUR NEXT ADVENTURE PLANNER COVER! Destination Yellowstone is seeking entries for the cover photo for our 26/27 Adventure Planner. Submissions must be hi-res & vertical formats are preferred. Deadline: Apr 10, 2026. Submit entries here: upload.crowdriff.com/travelplanner

Happy World Bear Day! The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums & is located right here in West Yellowstone. It houses grizzlies that are unable to live in the wild. Learn about the wildlife of the Yellowstone area on your visit.

Have you taken advantage of the warm weather and enjoyed the bicycle-only season at the west gate of Yellowstone National Park yet? Come on out and enjoy the park before the spring opening for regular vehicle traffic. 📷: Yellowstone National Park / National Park Service

Happy World Water Day! We are fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful waterways in the West Yellowstone, Montana region including the Madison River pictured here. 📷: Yellowstone National Park / National Park Service #WorldWaterDay #WaterDay #Water

Cabin vibes, mountain air, zero stress. This is the doorstep to legendary. 🏔️

Happy International Day of Forests! We are fortunate to be surrounded by public lands including the Custer-Gallatin National Forest with incredible trails like the Yellowstone Shortline Trail and the Rendezvous Ski Trails.

Happy Spring from West Yellowstone, Montana! We hope to see you this year. Plan your trip now!

Spring biking in Yellowstone opens tomorrow! Bicyclists can ride 49 miles between the West Yellowstone, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs. See below for all routes that will be open for biking. nps.gov/yell/planyourv…

Did you know you can bike Yellowstone before the Park opens to cars? Quiet roads. Big views. Unforgettable wildlife sightings. Ride Yellowstone 👉 bit.ly/4qwzSw8

If you are spending time in West Yellowstone during the off-season, remember that the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is open year-round. 📷: modernerrantry on Instagram.

The west entrance to Yellowstone is closed for the winter season. We will update when the bicycle only season starts. The entrance opens for regular vehicles on April 17.

Planning your West Yellowstone, Montana trip? The FAQs page can be found at destinationyellowstone.com/plan/faqs/

We hope you come visit West Yellowstone, Montana this year. End the week by booking lodging for your trip! destinationyellowstone.com/stay/hotels-ac… 📷: Photo of the Brandin' Iron Inn taken by houston_sign_hunting on Instagram