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Gardiner
Gardiner, Montana is the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone.
Plan Around Gardiner
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Gardiner Details
Gardiner, Montana is the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone. Founded in 1880, the town retains much of its frontier character: elk regularly roam through town, and the sound of howling wolves is not uncommon at night. But you'll also find motels, restaurants, campgrounds, shops, galleries, and even a small airport here.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
North Entrance
Nearby Parks Around Gardiner
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gardiner
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0.2 mi away
Roosevelt Arch
Dedicated in 1903 by then-President Theodore Roosevelt, considered the father of U.S. National Parks.
0.2 mi away
North Boundary
Defined by the junction of the Gardiner and Yellowstone rivers.
0.8 mi away
Electric Peak
There's a hair-raising story behind this mountain's name.
2.0 mi away
Gardner Canyon
A good place to spot some of Yellowstone's bighorn sheep.
