Drive, Hike, or Walk! THE BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY – Called by many “the most beautiful highway in America,” the Beartooth Highway is clearly a must-see. It is a three-hour drive between the northeastern entrance of Yellowstone and Red Lodge and packed with spectacular scenery. Climb through lush forests up to alpine tundra at nearly 11,000 feet. Due to the elevation and the elements, the highway is only open from Memorial Day weekend through early October. HIKING – With over 100 hikes covering 700 miles of trails, hikers of all skill levels will find something for them! From day hikes to backcountry trips, through forests and over jagged peaks, it is a hiker’s dream come true. Both Custer National Forest and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness area are just south of Red Lodge. HISTORIC WALKING TOUR – Get a real sense of the Wild West on this self-guided walking tour of Red Lodge. Walk through Little Italy, Finn Town and Old Town. See the courthouse, the opera house and the ornate homes called “castles.” Pick up a free copy of the tour map at the Visitor’s Center or the Carbon County Historical Museum. Mother Nature’s Miracles! YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – Created in 1872, Yellowstone was America’s first national park and is still one of its most popular with an average of two million visitors a year. The park is 3,470 square miles of mountains, lakes, rivers, hot springs and geysers. The abundant wildlife includes black and grizzly bears, gray wolves, bison, elk and scores of bird species. Enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, photography and so much more! YELLOWSTONE LAKE – This is the largest alpine lake in the lower 48 states at 136 square miles with over 100 miles of shoreline. An entire village has sprung up around it, complete with a visitor center, two amphitheaters, lodges, campgrounds and a museum. UPPER GEYSER BASIN – This area is home to Old Faithful, the most popular geyser in the park. It erupts about every hour and a half and 8,400 gallons of boiling water shoot 180 feet into the air! This basin is home to the largest concentration of geysers in the world as well as such features as Heart Spring and Doublet Pool with its ornate ledges and deep blue waters.

GRAND CANYON OF YELLOWSTONE – This canyon is young, geologically speaking, at only 10,000 to 14,000 years of age. It is 20 miles long, up to 4,000 feet wide and 1,200 feet deep in places. It is home to Lower and Upper Falls. Experience the amazing beauty from any of the viewing areas including Lookout Point and Artist Point! MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS – You may think you are on another planet as you walk through this area. The geothermal activity combined with water and limestone work together to create these otherworldly sights! Minerals dissolve and reform continually so the features here can change rapidly. The brilliant colors are from the bacteria that live in the superheated waters. Visit such features as Opal Terrace, Liberty Cap and Canary Spring. NORRIS AREA – The Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest, oldest and most dynamic of the thermal areas in Yellowstone. It is home to Steamboat Geyser, the tallest in the world. It can erupt up to 300 feet into the air followed by powerful bursts of steam. Follow the two miles of trails to see colorful hot springs; Congress Pool which can turn from calm blue water to boiling mud and Crackling Lake named for the popping sounds it makes. Enjoy your visit to one of the most extreme environments on Earth! Lots of Animals, Tons of Art, and Plenty of History! BEARTOOTH NATURE CENTER – Meet Lewis and Clark, the twin mountain lions who reside at Beartooth Nature Center! They are joined by black bears, wolves, eagles, Bonnie and Clyde the coyotes and many others who cannot be returned to the wild due to injury or taming. Open daily, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in winter and 10:00 am - 5:00 pm in summer. Admission is charged. Located at the north entrance to Red Lodge. CARBON COUNTY ARTS GUILD AND DEPOT GALLERY – Housed in a historic train depot complete with 250-feet of railroad tracks and a red caboose, this gallery showcases work from over 300 artists. From photography to watercolors, oils to jewelry, there is something for everyone. Open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Admission is free. Located in downtown Red Lodge. CARBON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM – Look into the coal mining past of Red Lodge! See the rodeo collection, interactive coal mine exhibit, historical gun collection, photographs and artifacts. Open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm in the summer and Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm in the winter. Admission is charged. Located in downtown Red Lodge.

If you would like more information or directions to any of these attractions please stop by the Office. Our staff will be happy to help you.