Located in the rugged Beartooth Mountains just northeast of Yellowstone National Park lies one of Montana’s most iconic backpacking routes: the Beaten Path. Stretching about 26 miles from Cooke City to East Rosebud Lake, this thru-hike is a rite of passage for backpackers who want big alpine scenery without needing months on the trail.

In Yellowstone Country, firewood is more than fuel—it’s a timeless tradition that connects people to the land, providing warmth, meals, and a rhythm of life rooted in the mountains.

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