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Winter in Yellowstone: Ranger Talks

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Yellowstone National Park is so vast and diverse that it would take many visits to the park in order to really see it all. This statement is not meant to discourage visitors to the park. On the contrary, this statement should inspire visitors to enjoy tours with the people who know Yellowstone National Park better than anyone else, Park Rangers. There are several exciting Ranger-led talks and programs in a handful of areas of Yellowstone National Park this winter.

Everyone who comes to Yellowstone National Park wants to see Old Faithful, and for good reason. There are plenty of self-guided pathways that have educational signs, but the Old Faithful area also offer ranger-guided tours of this hot spot in Yellowstone National Park. Just show up at the Old Faithful benches 20 minutes prior to the estimated eruption for a 15-20 minute talk providing inside information on this enigma. Also in the Old Faithful Snow Lodge area, at the Visitor Education Center, Park Rangers give free 45 minute slide show presentation that also highlights some of the little known facts and details about Yellowstone National Park.

West Yellowstoneis another popular spot for visitors to Yellowstone. Each Saturday, Park Rangers host a two-mile showshoe trek along the Riverside Trail inside the park. Just bring your snowshoes, water and a snack and meet the Park Ranger at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center in West Yellowstone. All levels are welcome as the snow-shoe walk is not considered strenuous. On Sunday afternoons at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, join a Park Ranger for a free 45 minute slide-show presentation similar to the above mentioned in the Old Faithful Area. The presentation is free but there is a fee to enter the rest of the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center.

Snow-shoe Walk photo by glaciernps on Flickr

The Mammoth Hot Springs area is another fun region to visit in the wintertime. Showshoeing with a Park Ranger might be the highlight of your vacation. Check out the beauty of winter in Yellowstone with a showshoe adventure on Tuesadys and Thursdays. This walk takes about two hours and is considered monderately strenuous. Snowshoe rentals are available at the Bear Den Ski Shop near the Mammoth Hotel or bring your own. Keep in mind that this snowshoe trek will turn into a guided walk without any snow, so check with a ranger before you rent your snowshoes. A one hour evening program is offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 in the Mammoth Hotel Map Room. There is a special ranger talk about wolves on Monday and Wednesdays is featured at the Albright Visitor Center Theater. It lasts an hour and a half and includes both a 20 minute talk and a video.

Remember, winter in Yellowstone is inherently cold, but the weather can also change in a flash. Dress in layers and bring water and a snack. Taking a walk or listening to a presentation by a Park Ranger is one of the best ways to get acquainted with Yellowstone National Park. After listening to any of these talks, you will have a whole lot more to think about as you explore the park on your own. Winter in Yellowstone National Park is an exciting time of year. US Park Lodging provides hotel reservations for Yellowstone National Park both inside and outside the park. Call up these professionals today to book your stay in Yellowstone.

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Yellowstone Cabins: Roosevelt Lodge & Cabins

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

The Roosevelt Lodge and Roosevelt Cabins in Yellowstone Park are an ideal destination located off the beaten path, yet really close to the wildlife hotspots of the Lamar Valley and Mammoth Hot Springs areas. This Yellowstone Park lodging option is the perfect example of the rustic Yellowstone cabins the park is known for. Not only are the Roosevelt Cabins a great example of the traditional Yellowstone cabins, they also enjoy a historical element of being named after Theodore Roosevelt as his favorite area of Yellowstone Park.

Yellowstone Park receives over 3.5 million visitors each year. This is a good thing to take into consideration when you book your Yellowstone Park lodging. The Roosevelt Lodge and Roosevelt Cabins are quiet and don’t see the hoards of people that the other main lodging areas in Yellowstone Park.

Lamar Valley Bison photo by bobrpics on Flickr

The Roosevelt Lodge emanates an “Old West” ambiance with two great big fireplaces heating the old, rustic, log-built lodge. The dining area in the Roosevelt Lodge offers hearty entrees of wild game fusion such as elk burgers and the classics such as baby back ribs. The Roosevelt Lodge’s lobby bar and the rocking chairs on the front porch are popular places to watch wildlife and wind down for the evening. The historic feeling and the beautiful mountain scenery creates a nostalgic feeling.

Two styles of Yellowstone cabins are available at the Roosevelt Lodge. Both of the Roosevelt Cabins’ types include one or two double beds, coffeemaker, table and chair and a wood stove that includes a couple wood fuel logs with more available near the ice machine. These Yellowstone cabins also provide extra blankets for cold nights as well as towels, drinking glasses, toiletries and a fan for your use.

Roughrider Cabins are the iconic Yellowstone cabins you always imagined. They do not have water, bathrooms or AC. What they do have is just the right amount of comforts and space to provide the shelter and rustic Yellowstone cabin experience guests want. The bath cabins are just a short walk away. These bathhouses are clean and heated and shampoo and toiletries are provided in your Roosevelt cabins. This is by far the best price for Yellowstone Park lodging inside the park. Frontier Cabins are Roosevelt cabins with a little extra. They include bathrooms with a shower, sink and toilet. A few of these Yellowstone cabins are near a small creek which is another added perk.

Yellowstone Old West Cookout photo by kerryvaughan on Flickr

The Roosevelt Lodge Cabins are the best choice for Yellowstone Park lodging close to the northern highlights, especially if you are looking to stay in an historic Yellowstone cabin. There are horseback rides and stagecoach adventures available on-site as well as the popular Old West Cookout wagon/horseback rides to an old dinner spot with a hearty meal and cowboy songs by the fire. The quiet pace at the Roosevelt Lodge and Roosevelt Cabins is a welcomed vibe from the flurry of visitors in the other areas of the park. The road to Lamar Valley begins where the Roosevelt Lodge ends, which makes it extremely close and offers great opportunity for early arrival to the wildlife hotspots. When you stay at this Yellowstone Park lodging, you will experience the authentic Yellowstone cabin ambiance that Yellowstone Park is known for. The Roosevelt Lodge Cabins are open from June through September and book up as far as a year in advance. Call up the professionals at US Park Lodging to arrange your Yellowstone cabin reservations.