Crossbow, a women-run shop in Bozeman, blends custom hats, handmade leather goods, and vintage-inspired style into a modern western experience rooted in the American West

Tucked along the banks of the Yellowstone River with the Absaroka Mountains rising in the distance, Livingston is a town that blends small-town charm with big adventure.

Just outside Yellowstone’s quiet northeast entrance, Silver Gate is a gateway town with an old-time charm all its own.

Big Sky’s cocktail scene blends mountain charm with creative mixology, offering everything from smoky whiskey classics to adventurous, herb-infused creations.

Tucked along Yellowstone’s edges, away from the crowds of West Yellowstone, Gardiner, Cody, and Jackson, are small, character-rich towns that offer wild places, welcoming communities, and the quiet needed to truly hear Yellowstone speak.

Golden hour in Yellowstone Country transforms each gateway town into a front-row seat for nature’s most breathtaking light show

Yellowstone’s wonders don’t end at the park gates—each surrounding gateway town offers its own unforgettable hike, from alpine lakes to hidden geysers, showcasing the wild beauty that lies just beyond the borders.

There’s a certain rhythm to a summer Saturday in Bozeman. It’s slow in the best way — a mix of fresh air, good food, and even better views. Here’s how locals make the most of a sunny weekend in Yellowstone Country.