Overview

One of the most unique and exciting places to experience winter in the Rockies is Yellowstone National Park. Under a blanket of snow, this iconic and mesmerizing park transforms. The summer visitors have disappeared, the geyser basins are steamy and frost-shrouded, wildlife is easier to spot across the snowy landscape, and peace, quiet, and glittering snow reign.

From West Yellowstone to Old Faithful to Mammoth Hot Springs, expect crisp air, crunching snow, exhilarating explorations, and foggy puffs of breath from you… and the wildlife. Watch in awe as Old Faithful erupts into the cold winter sky, and as frost-covered bison rest next to steaming thermal features. As you cross the landscape by snowcoach, snowmobile, cross-country skis, and snowshoes, keep an eye out for wildlife thriving in the crowd-less park. Your naturalist guide will take you to the best spots to look for bison, elk, wolves, coyotes, foxes, bighorn sheep, eagles, and otters.

This winter’s journey is as fun as it is informative and intriguing, with stays in cozy cabins and national park lodges each night. As you move from place to place, you can relax and take in the breathtaking landscapes – no need to navigate the roads yourself, as all transfers are seamlessly arranged for you.

Off the Beaten Path has been planning winter trips to Yellowstone for nearly four decades. We know where to find wildlife, which boardwalks are the steamiest, and how to keep you comfortable. Get away from it all and excite your senses in Yellowstone’s snowy landscape.