Activities

Small Business Saturday is the perfect chance to support the independent shops that make Yellowstone Country’s communities vibrant and creative. If you're looking for meaningful, locally inspired gifts, here are some of the standout stores to explore across the region:

Nothing kicks off the holiday season in Yellowstone Country quite like a festive stroll. Across Montana and Wyoming, main streets glow with lights, local shops open their doors, and communities gather over cocoa, music, and classic small-town cheer.Use this guide to plan your holiday outing—complete with confirmed dates and key locations for the region’s most beloved Christmas and holiday strolls.

Ski season is almost here, and the mountains of Yellowstone Country are gearing up for another winter of powder days, bluebird mornings, and snowy adventures. Whether you’re planning early-season turns or mapping out your must-ski destinations, here are the confirmed (and tentative) opening days for ski resorts across the Greater Yellowstone region for the 2026 season.

Thanksgiving morning in Yellowstone Country is crisp, quiet, and the perfect time to start your day with a little movement before the feast. Across the region, locals lace up their running shoes for festive turkey trots that combine fresh air, good company, and a spirit of giving. Whether you’re in Bozeman, Big Sky, Red Lodge, Jackson Hole, Teton Valley, or Cody, there’s a run waiting for you.

Savor the final golden days of fall in Bozeman and Livingston with crisp hikes, local brews, and live music before winter settles in. From waterfall trails to mountain-view cocktails, this late-season guide captures Yellowstone Country’s perfect pre-snow adventures.

Between the towering peaks of the Tetons and the rolling farmlands of eastern Idaho, Teton Valley is a gem of a weekend escape. Whether you’re chasing mountain adventures or looking to unwind with good food and better views, this quiet corner of the Rockies offers the perfect balance of both.

From apple picking and corn mazes to Oktoberfest and haunted history walks, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season across Bozeman and its neighboring towns in Yellowstone Country.

From mountain towns to gateway communities, Yellowstone Country’s craft breweries serve up refreshing flavor and a true sense of place, making these six stops can’t-miss for beer lovers.