At an elevation of 6,300 feet, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is a one-of-a-kind winter and summer wonderland within Yellowstone National Park. Open from December through March and May through October, the hotel is a winter playground with snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, ice skating and other winter adventures just steps from its doors. There are a number of vacation packages to choose from, including the Nordic Heaven, which includes daily ski rental, unlimited ice skating and use of one of the private hot tubs. Another available package is the Trail of the Wolf, which includes a guided snowmobile tour from Mammoth to Old Faithful, a wildlife tour of Lamar Valley, free breakfast and unlimited ice skating. The hotel offers a variety of accommodations, including hot tub cabins with a private six-person hot tub, suites with two queen beds and a sitting room, mid-range rooms, budget cabins and rooms without bathrooms.
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
1 Grand Loop
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
307-344-7311
www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com
Just 10 miles from the west entrance of Yellowstone, Parade Rest Guest Ranch is a traditional western dude ranch in Montana's great outdoors, open from May to September. Enjoy miles of mountain hiking, biking and horseback trails in the ranch's backyard, or go bird watching and fly fishing on the property grounds with this all-inclusive package. The ranch also offers a number of private and group tours throughout Yellowstone. During the summer on Monday and Friday nights, guests are treated to a traditional western cookout in the mountains. There are 14 unique guest cabins on the property, ranging from one to four bedrooms, including the original homestead cabin built in 1912.
Parade Rest Guest Ranch
1279 Grayling Rd.
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-646-7217
paraderestranch.com
Built in 1891, the historic Lake Yellowstone Hotel lies on the banks of Yellowstone Lake, surrounded by the Absaroka Mountains and within the park limits. Resembling a 1920s colonial manor, the secluded yellow lodge is open from May to September and is much less crowded than accommodations near Old Faithful, but it still has easy access to popular park attractions and hiking areas. The property includes the main hotel, a newer wing with modernly furnished rooms and less-expensive standalone cabins. Although the interior decor and rooms are slightly dated, the grand lobby with live piano music, a sun room and a vintage restaurant overlooking the lake capture much of the hotel's original charm.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel
Lake Village
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
307-344-7311
www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/lake-yellowstone-hotel-cabins-94.html
