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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes below.

GENERAL INDEX Back Basin Loop (Yellowstone), 53, 83 Access/entry points Backcountry , 106–107 best trails, 5–6 Yellowstone, 40–41 Grand Teton, 134–136 Accommodations. See also Accommo- planning a trip to, 37–39 dations Index Yellowstone, 90–98 best, 7, 8 Bechler Region, 95–96 Cody, 208–210 information, 91 Gardiner, 174–175 maps, 92–93 Grand Teton, 157–161 outfitters, 93 West Yellowstone, 170–172 permits, 23, 28, 92 Yellowstone, 73, 142–150 Shoshone Lake, 93–95 accessible, 34 Slough Creek Trail, 97–98 AdventureBus (Yellowstone), 79 Sportsman Lake Trail, 97 Adventures Beyond Yellowstone, 101 Thorofare area, 96–97 Adventure Sports (Moose), 137, 138, when to go, 92 180 Backcountry Adventure Snowmobile Aerial touring, Jackson, 185 Rental (West Yellowstone), 105 Airports, 29–30 Bakers Hole campground Alaska Basin (Grand Teton), 136 (Yellowstone), 152 Albright Visitor Center (Yellowstone), Bald eagle, 235 41, 50, 58 Ballooning, Jackson, 185 Altitude sickness, 36 Barker-Ewing Float Trips (Grand American dipper, 237 Teton), 140 American white pelicans, 236 Bears (black and grizzly), 16, 86, 88, Amphitheater Lake Trail (Grand 89, 228–230 Teton), 130 encounters with, 36–37 Anemone Geyser (Yellowstone), Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center 75, 89 (West Yellowstone), 169 Angel Terrace (Yellowstone), 58 Beartooth Highway, 23 Antelope Flats Road (Grand Teton), Beaverdam Creek (Yellowstone), 97 120, 136 Beaver Lake Picnic Area Art galleries, Jackson, 188 (Yellowstone), 55 Artist Paint Pot Trail (Yellowstone), Beaver Ponds Loop Trail 53, 83 (Yellowstone), 58, 84 Artist PointCOPYRIGHTED (Yellowstone), 65 Bechler Meadows MATERIAL Trail (Yellowstone), ATMs (automated-teller machines) 96 Grand Teton, 110 Bechler region (Yellowstone), 95–96 Yellowstone, 46 Bechler River Trail (Yellowstone), 95, Autumn, 21 96 Best Western at Mammoth Hot Springs (Gardiner), 105 Big Horn Lake, 203 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 239

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Big Horn River, 203 Buffalo Bill Museum (Cody), 205 Bighorn sheep, 230 Buffalo Bill Reservoir (Cody), Big Wild Adventures, 93 202–204, 206 Biking Buffalo Bill State Park, 202 Cody, 202 Bumpus Butte (Yellowstone), 61 Grand Teton, 136–137 Bunsen Peak Road (Yellowstone), 98 Yellowstone, 45, 98 Bunsen Peak Trail (Yellowstone), 84 Billings (Montana), 30, 31 Bureau of Land Management, 19–20 Birds and bird-watching, 234–237 Biscuit Basin (Yellowstone), 74, 75–76 Biscuit Basin Trail (Yellowstone), 102 Calcite Springs Overlook Bison (buffalo), 15, 65, 215, 230–231 (Yellowstone), 61 Bitterroot, 227 Calypso orchid, 226–227 Black Dragon’s Caldron (Yellowstone), Camping and campgrounds 66 best, 6 Black Sand Basin (Yellowstone), 74, 75 Grand Teton Blacktail Plateau Drive (Yellowstone), accessible, 35 59 fees, 110 Blacktail Ponds Overlook (Grand in Grand Teton, 161–162 Teton), 120 near Grand Teton, 162–163 Blue heron, great, 236 Yellowstone, 150–152 Blue Heron (Jackson Lake), 165 accessible campsites, 34 Blue spruce, 224 fees, 45 The Boardroom (Jackson), 180 regulations, 45 Boating near Yellowstone, 152–153 Grand Teton, 137 Canary Spring (Yellowstone), 58 permits, 28 Canoeing, Jackson, 182 Yellowstone, 98 Canyon Campground (Yellowstone), Boat tours and cruises, Grand Teton, 151 137–138 Canyon Country (Yellowstone), 219 Boiling River (Yellowstone), 56 Canyon Village and environs Books, recommended, 39 (Yellowstone), 48 fishing (Yellowstone), 100 accommodations, 144–145 Boundary Creek Trail (Yellowstone), 96 exploring, 62–66 Bozeman (Montana), 30, 31 restaurants, 154 Trail (Grand Teton), 133 Canyon Visitor Center (Yellowstone), Bridge Bay campground (Yellowstone), 44, 63 151–152 Car rentals, 31 Bridge Bay Marina (Yellowstone), 68, Car travel 97, 98 driving distances to Yellowstone, 29 Bridger Lake (Yellowstone), 97 driving suggestions, 30 Bridger-Teton National Forest, 19, road openings and closings, 22–23 123, 135, 141, 181 Car trouble/towing services Brink of the Upper Falls (Yellowstone), Grand Teton, 110 3, 64 Yellowstone, 47 Bud Lilly’s Trout Shop (West Cascade Canyon (Grand Teton), 221 Yellowstone), 100 Cascade Canyon Loop (Grand Teton), Buffalo Bill Celebrity Shootout 5–6, 135 (Cody), 204–205 Cascade Canyon Trail (Grand Teton), Buffalo Bill Dam (Cody), 206 5, 131, 135 Buffalo Bill Historical Center (Cody), (Yellowstone), 75 9, 204, 205 Cathedral Group (Grand Teton), 4, 111, 219 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 240

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Center Street Gallery (Jackson), 188 Colter Pass/Cooke City/Silver Gate Chapel of the Transfiguration (Grand Chamber of Commerce, 20, 177 Teton), 120 Columbia monkshood, 227 Chapel of the Transfiguration Coniferous trees, 222 (Moose), 112 (Yellowstone), 70 Chief Joseph Highway (Sunlight Basin Continental Divide Trail (CDT), 82, 141 Road; Wyo. 296), 9, 23, 61 Cooke City (Montana), 22, 60, 177 exploring, 60–61 Cooter Brown’s (Cody), 212 Children, families with Core Mountain Sports (Cody), 202 Grand Teton, 130 Cowboy Songs and Range Ballads information and resources, 35–36 festival (Cody), 204 Christian Pond Trail (Grand Teton), Coyotes, 231, 232 127–128, 130 (Yellowstone), 71–72 Cirque lakes, 221 Cross-country skiing Clark’s Fork of the Yellowstone, 203 Cody, 202 Clear Lake (Yellowstone), 86 Grand Teton, 141 Clematis Gulch (Yellowstone), 58 Yellowstone, 102 Cleopatra Terrace (Yellowstone), 58 Cruise America, 32 Climate, 21–22 Cunningham Cabin (Grand Teton), 122 Climbers’ Ranch (Grand Teton), 118 Cygnet Lake (Grand Teton), 126 Climbing Grand Teton, 138 Yellowstone, 45 Day hikes, 5. See also specific trails Clothing and equipment, 33–34 Grand Teton, 125–133 Cody (), 61, 201–212 Yellowstone, 82–90 accommodations, 208–210 Grand Canyon of the Yellow- airport, 31 stone River, 86–88 nightlife, 212 Mammoth Hot Springs area, outdoor activities, 202–204 84–86 restaurants, 210–211 Norris Geyser Basin, 83–84 sights and attractions, 205–208 area, 89–90 special events, 204–205 West Yellowstone to Madison, 83 traveling to, 201 Yellowstone Lake area, 88–89 visitor information, 201–202 Deadman’s Bar (Grand Teton), 122 Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, Death Canyon Shelf (Grand Teton), 20 136 Cody Firearms Museum, 206 Delacy Creek Trail (Yellowstone), 93, Cody Guest Houses, 208 94 Cody Nite Rodeo, 9, 206–207 Disabilities, travelers with, 34–35 Cody Stage, 212 Yellowstone Cody Stampede, 204 accommodations, 34 Cody Trolley Tours, 207 fishing, 100 Colter Bay area (Grand Teton), trails, 53 111–113, 115 visitor centers, 34 accommodations, 158–159 Dogshead Trail (Yellowstone), 93 day hikes, 126 Dog sledding, Jackson area, 183 restaurant, 164 Dornan’s (Grand Teton), 120 Colter Bay Campground and Trailer Doublet Pool (Yellowstone), 75, Village (Grand Teton), 162 89–90 Colter Bay Visitor Center (Grand Douglas fir, 223 Teton), 107, 115–116 Downhill skiing, Jackson area, 183–184 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 241

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Dragon’s Mouth Spring (Yellowstone), First-aid kit, 37 66 Fishing Draper Museum of Natural History Cody, 203 (Cody), 205 Grand Teton, 139 Dunraven Pass (Yellowstone), 62 Jackson, 180 Yellowstone, 99–101 Fishing Bridge (Yellowstone), 66–67 Eagles, 235 Fishing Bridge Junction (Yellowstone), (Yellowstone), 4, 49, 61 54, 83 Fishing Bridge RV Park (Yellowstone), Edge Sports (Jackson), 180 151 Electric Divide (Yellowstone), 97 Fishing Bridge Visitor Center Elephant Back Loop Trail (Yellowstone), 44, 67 (Yellowstone), 67, 88 Fishing Cone (Yellowstone), 69–70 Elk, 185–186, 232 Fishing licenses, 28–29, 139 National Elk Refuge, 4 Flagg Ranch Village area (Grand Elk (Grand Teton), 4 Teton), 19, 107, 113 Elk Park (Yellowstone), 53 accommodations, 157–158 Emerald Pool (Yellowstone), 75 reservations, 157 Emergencies Float trips Grand Teton, 110 Cody, 203 Yellowstone, 47 Grand Teton, 139–140 Emma Matilda Lake (Grand Teton), 116 Forces of the Northern Range Self- Emma Matilda Lake Trail (Grand Guiding Trail (Yellowstone), 59, 84 Teton), 129 Fort Yellowstone, 58 Engelmann spruce, 223–224 Foundation for North American Wild Entrance fees, Yellowstone, 44–45 Sheep (Cody), 205 Entry/access points Fountain Flat (Yellowstone), 78 Grand Teton, 106–107 Fountain Flat Drive (Yellowstone), 78 Yellowstone, 40–41 Fountain Paint Pots (Yellowstone), 77 (Yellowstone), 76 Trail (Yellowstone), Expedition: Yellowstone! program, 99 89 Exum Mountain Guides (Moose), 138 Fringed gentian, 225 Fumaroles, 217 Fairy Falls (Yellowstone), 78 Fairy Falls Trail (Yellowstone), 89 Gardiner (Montana), 174–177 Fairyslipper, 226–227 Gardiner Chamber of Commerce, 20, Fall, 21 174 Families with children Gas stations Grand Teton, 130 Grand Teton, 110 information and resources, 35–36 Yellowstone, 47 Fees Geyser Hill Loop (Yellowstone), 89 Grand Teton, 107, 110 Geysers, Yellowstone, 48, 69, 72–77, Yellowstone, 44–45 81, 83, 217 Fern Cascades Trail (Yellowstone), 102 Anemone Geyser, 75, 89 Firearms, 46 best, 4–5 Firehole Canyon Drive (Yellowstone), 78 Echinus Geyser, 4, 49, 54, 83 Firehole Falls (Yellowstone), 78 Giantess Geyser, 75, 90 Firehole Lake Drive (Yellowstone), 76 Lonestar Geyser, 90 (Yellowstone), 100 Solitary Geyser, 74, 90 Fire management, 16–17 southern geyser basins, 219 , 53–54, 83 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 242

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Giantess Geyser (Yellowstone), 75, 90 exploring, 106–124 (Yellowstone), 53 backcountry, 134–136 (Yellowstone), 52, 100 highlights, 111–112 Glacier lily, 224 in one day, 113–114 Glacier View Turnout (Grand Teton), in two or more days, 114–123 114, 122 historical background, 13–14 Golden Access Passport, 45, 110 information and reservations, 19–20 Golden Age Passport, 45, 110 issues facing the park today, 15–17 Golden eagle, 235 landscape and geology, 219–221 Golden Eagle Passport, 45, 107, 110 maps, 107 Golden Gate (Yellowstone), 56 organized tours and ranger Golf programs, 123–124 Cody, 203 overview of, 10–11 Jackson, 181 restaurants, 164–167 Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, 62 Grand Teton Natural History Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Association, 19, 39 River, 48 Grand View (Yellowstone), 64 Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Granite Canyon (Grand Teton), 136 River (Yellowstone), 3, 50 Grant Village area (Grand Teton) day hikes, 86–88 accommodations, 147 (Yellowstone), 75 restaurants, 155–156 Grand Loop (Yellowstone), 50 Grant Village area (Yellowstone), 49 Grand Loop Road (Yellowstone), exploring, 70–71 exploring Yellowstone starting at, Grant Visitor Center (Yellowstone), 51–53 44, 70 (Yellowstone), Grassy Lake Road (Grand Teton), 136 76 Great blue heron, 236 Grand Targhee Resort (near Jackson), Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, 213 183, 184 Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center Grand Teton Campground (Flagg (Jackson), 133, 178 Ranch), 161 Great (Yellowstone), Grand Teton Climbers’ Ranch, 138 76 Grand Teton Discovery and Visitor Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center Center (Moose), 107 (West Yellowstone), 169 Grand Teton Lodge Company, 19, 140 Gros Ventre Campground (Grand bus tours, 123 Teton), 162 campgrounds, 161 Gros Ventre River Road (Grand Teton), cruises, 137 122–123 reservations for accommodations, Gros Ventre Slide area (Grand Teton), 157 133 Grand Teton mountain, 111, 220 Grub Steak Expeditions (Cody), 202 Grand Teton Music Festival (Jackson), 200 Grand Teton National Park, 10–11 Harlequin Lake Trail (Yellowstone), accommodations, 157–161 52, 83 backcountry, permits, 23, 28 Hayden Valley (Yellowstone), 49, 50, best of 65–66, 219 backcountry trail, 5–6 Health concerns, 36–37 campground, 6 Hebgen Lake Ranger District, 152 day hikes, 5 Hermitage Point Loop (Grand Teton), views, 4 126, 127 camping, 161–162 Hermitage Point Trailhead (Grand Teton), trails from, 126–127 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 243

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Heron Pond (Grand Teton), 141 sporting goods and equipment Heron Pond Trail (Grand Teton), rentals, 180 126–127 transportation, 179 Hidden Falls (Grand Teton), 114 traveling to, 30, 178 Hidden Falls Trail (Grand Teton), 131 visitor information, 178–179 Hide-Away RV Campground (West Jackson Hole Aerial Tram Rides, 186 Yellowstone), 152 Jackson Hole Aviation, 185 High Country Flies (Jackson), 180–181 Jackson Hole Central Reservations, Hiking. See also Backcountry; Day 20, 179 hikes Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Jackson area, 181 20, 178 Hoback Sports (Jackson), 98, 141, 180 Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club, 181 The Hoodoos (Yellowstone), 56 Jackson Hole Iditarod, 183 Horseback riding Jackson Hole Mountain Guides, 138 Grand Teton, 140 Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, 184 Jackson area, 181 Jackson Hole Museum, 186, 188 Yellowstone, 101 Jackson Hole Nordic Center (Teton guided horseback trail rides, 80 Village), 183 Horse-drawn sleigh rides, Jackson, Jackson Lake (Grand Teton), 112, 220 185–186 cruises, 137 Hot springs, 217 day hikes, 127–128 Howard Eaton Trail (Yellowstone), exploring the north end of the park 82, 86 and, 115–117 Hurricane Pass (Grand Teton), 135 fishing, 139 Jackson Lake Junction (Grand Teton), 113, 116 Ice skating, Yellowstone, 102–103 restaurants, 165–166 Images of Nature Gallery (Jackson), Jackson Point Overlook (Grand Teton), 188 116–117 IMAX Theater (West Yellowstone), Jedediah Smith Wilderness (Grand 169–170 Teton), 135 Imperial Meadows Trailhead Jenny Lake and environs (Grand (Yellowstone), 78 Teton), 112, 118 Indian Arts Museum (Grand Teton), accommodations, 160 116 day hikes, 130–133 Indian paintbrush, 224–225 exploring the south end of the park Inspiration Point (Yellowstone), 64 and, 117–120 Inspiration Point Trail (Grand Teton), restaurant, 166 125, 130, 131–132 Jenny Lake Boating Company (Grand Isa Lake (Yellowstone), 72 Teton), 118, 138 Jenny Lake Campground (Grand Teton), 6, 162 Jack Dennis Outdoor Shop (Jackson), Jenny Lake Loop Trail (Grand Teton), 140, 181 132 Jack Dennis Sports (Grand Teton), 139 Jenny Lake Ranger Station (Grand Jackson (Jackson Hole; Wyoming), Teton), 138, 139 177–200, 220 Jenny Lake Trail (Grand Teton), 141 accommodations, 189–195 Jenny Lake Visitor Center (Grand attractions, 186–188 Teton), 107 entering Grand Teton from, 107 John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial nightlife, 200 Parkway (Grand Teton), 106, 113, 115 outdoor activities, 180–186 Junior Ranger programs, Yellowstone, restaurants, 195–200 35 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 244

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Madison Information Station Kayaking, Jackson, 182 (Yellowstone), 44 Kelly, 123 Madison Junction (Yellowstone), 51, (Yellowstone), 72 52 (Yellowstone), 49 fishing, 99, 100 Lakeshore Trail (Grand Teton), 113, Mae West Curve (Yellowstone), 61–62 126 Mammoth Hot Springs area Lake Village area (Yellowstone), 49, 68 (Yellowstone), 47–48, 218 accommodations, 145–147 accommodations, 143–144 Lamar River (Yellowstone), 99 day hikes, 84–86 Lamar Valley (Yellowstone), 4, 48, 50, exploring, 49, 50, 54–57, 59 60, 218 ice rink, 102–103 Landscape and geology, 216–221 ranger-led programs, 81 Laundry restaurants, 153 Grand Teton, 110 Maps Yellowstone, 47 Grand Teton, 19, 134 Learning vacations, 32–33 Yellowstone, 18 Leather Pool (Yellowstone), 77 Mary Bay (Yellowstone), 61 Leeks Marina (Grand Teton), 115, 164 Medical services Le Hardy Rapids (Yellowstone), 66 Grand Teton, 110 Leigh Lake (Grand Teton), 118 Yellowstone, 47 Leigh Lake Trail (Grand Teton), 132 Menor/Noble Historic District Leisure Sports (Jackson), 105 (Moose), 112 Lewis Lake (Yellowstone), 70–71, 98 Menors Ferry (Grand Teton), 118, 120 Lewis River Channel (Yellowstone), Middle Teton (Grand Teton), 111 100 Midway Geyser Basin (Yellowstone), Liberty Cap (Yellowstone), 57–58 74, 76 Lily Pad Lake (Yellowstone), 65 Million Dollar Cowboy Bar (Jackson), Lion Geyser (Yellowstone), 75 200 Lion Group (Yellowstone), 75, 89 Minerva Terrace (Yellowstone), 58 Littering, 46 Monster Lake, 203 Little Firehole Meadows Trail Moose (animal), 233 (Yellowstone), 90 Moose area (Grand Teton), 112 Lizard Creek Campground (Grand accommodations, 160–161 Teton), 162 restaurants, 167 Lodgepole pine, 222–223 Moosely Seconds (Moose), 141, 180 Lodging. See Accommodations Moose Ponds (Grand Teton), 131 Logan International (Billings), 30–31 Moose Visitor Center (near Moose Lonesomehurst campground Junction), 107, 114, 118 (Yellowstone), 152 Moose-Wilson Road (Grand Teton), Lonestar Geyser Trail (Yellowstone), 23, 140, 141 5, 72, 90, 96, 98, 102 Moran, Mount (Grand Teton), 111, 220 Lookout Point (Yellowstone), 64 photo ops, 127, 128 Lower Geyser Basin (Yellowstone), 74 Mormon Row (Grand Teton), 136 Lower Slide Lake (Grand Teton), 123 (Yellowstone), 75 Lower Terrace (Yellowstone), 56 Motorcycles, 46 Lower Terrace Interpretive Trail Mount Washburn Trail (Yellowstone), (Yellowstone), 57, 84 5, 62, 87, 98 Mud pots, 217 Mud Volcano (Yellowstone), 66 Madison Arm Resort, 152 Mule deer, 233 Madison Campground (Yellowstone), Museum of the National Park Ranger 52, 152 (Yellowstone), 54 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 245

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Museum of the Old West at Old Trail Old Faithful Visitor Center Town (Cody), 207 (Yellowstone), 44, 72–73 Trail (Yellowstone), 90 Olive Glenn Golf and Country Club (Cody), 203 Osprey, 235 Narrows (Yellowstone), The, 61 Osprey Falls (Yellowstone), 98 National Elk Refuge, 4 Osprey Falls Trail (Yellowstone), 85 National Museum of Wildlife Art Outfitters, Yellowstone, 93 (Jackson), 9, 188 Oxbow Bend (Grand Teton), 114, National Parks Pass, 45, 110 115, 237 Natural Bridge (Yellowstone), 68 Nature guide, 213–237 landscape and geology, 216–221 Pahaska Tepee Resort (Cody), 203 New Blue Spring (Yellowstone), 58 Paintbrush Canyon Trail (Grand New Highland Terrace (Yellowstone), Teton), 135 58 Palette Spring (Yellowstone), 58 Nez Perce Indians, 94–95 Park County Travel Council (Cody), Norris Campground (Yellowstone), 20, 201–202 6, 54, 152 Parking, accessible, 34, 35 Norris Geyser Basin (Yellowstone), Parks’ Fly Shop (Gardiner), 100 48, 49 Pelican Valley (Yellowstone), 219 day hikes, 83–84 Pelican Valley Trail (Yellowstone), 88 exploring, 53–54 Permits tours, 81 backcountry, 23, 28, 92, 111, 134 Norris Geyser Basin Museum boating, 28, 111 (Yellowstone), 54 fishing, 28–29, 100 North and South Forks of the Petrified Tree (Yellowstone), 59 Shoshone, 203 Pets, traveling with, 35, 46 North Fork Nordic Trails (Shoshone Photo walks, 79 National Forest), 202 Pillar of Hercules (Yellowstone), 56 North Rim Drive (Yellowstone), 63 Pink Cone Geyser (Yellowstone), 77 North Rim Trail (Yellowstone), 64, Pink Garter Mainstage Theatre 87–88 (Jackson), 200 North Shoshone Trail (Yellowstone), Pitchstone Plateau (Yellowstone), 71 94, 95 Plains Indian Museum (Cody), 205 Plains Indian Powwow (Cody), 204 Plains prickly pear, 225 Observation Point (Yellowstone), 48 Plant life, 221–227 Observation Point Trail (Yellowstone), Point Sublime (Yellowstone), 65 74 Poison Spring (Yellowstone), 57 Observation Point Trail-Solitary Porcelain Basin Trail (Yellowstone), Geyser (Yellowstone), 90 53, 84 Obsidian Cliff (Yellowstone), 55 Post offices Obsidian Creek (Yellowstone), 55 Grand Teton, 111 Old Faithful area (Yellowstone), 48 Yellowstone, 47 accommodations, 147–150 Powder River Coach USA, 78 day hikes, 89–90 Powder River Tours (Cody), 202 exploring, 72–76 Press Stephens Outfitting, 101 ranger programs, 81 Pronghorn, 234 restaurants, 156 Pumice Point (Yellowstone), 68 Old Faithful geyser (Yellowstone), Purple Mountain Trail (Yellowstone), 4, 74 52, 83 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 246

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Schoolroom Glacier (Grand Teton), Rafting, 182. See also White-water 135 rafting Schwabacher Landing (Grand Teton), Rainbow Point campground 122 (Yellowstone), 152 Seasons, 20–23 Ranger programs Grand Teton, 134 Grand Teton, 123–124 Sepulcher Mountain Trail Yellowstone, 35, 80–81, 99 (Yellowstone), 85–86, 97 Raven, 235–236 Seven-Mile Hole (Yellowstone), 100 Red Spouter (Yellowstone), 77 Seven-Mile Hole Trail (Yellowstone), 88 Rendezvous Mountain (Grand Teton), Shadow Mountain Road (Grand 135 Teton), 136 Reservations Sheepeater Cliffs (Yellowstone), 55 Grand Teton, 19–20, 157 Shooting star, 226 Yellowstone, 18–19, 142–143 Shoshone Geyser Basin Trail Restaurants. See also Restaurant (Yellowstone), 94 Index Shoshone Lake (Yellowstone), 93–95 best Shoshone Lake Trail (Yellowstone), outside the parks, 8 93–94, 96 in the parks, 6–7 Shoshone National Forest, 19, 181 Cody, 210–211 Signal Mountain, 9 Gardiner, 176–177 Signal Mountain (Grand Teton), 111, Grand Teton, 164–167 113, 116, 141 accessible, 35 Signal Mountain area (Grand Teton), Jackson, 195–200 112 Teton Village, 197, 198 accommodations, 159–160 West Yellowstone, Yellowstone, Signal Mountain Campground 172–173 (Grand Teton), 112, 162 Yellowstone, 73–74, 153–156 Signal Mountain Lodge (Grand Teton), Restrooms, accessible, 34, 35 19, 112, 139, 140 Ribbon Lake Loop Trail (Yellowstone), reservations, 157 86 Signal Mountain Summit Trail River Road (Grand Teton), 136 (Grand Teton), 5, 125, 128 (Yellowstone), 5, 75 Silky phacelia, 226 Road conditions, 22–23 Silver Dollar Bar (Cody), 212 winter, 103, 140 Silver Dollar Bar (Jackson), 200 Roaring Mountain (Yellowstone), 55 Skinny Skis (Jackson), 141, 180 Rocky Mountain Region Office, 19 Slough Creek Campground Roosevelt Rendezvous (Yellowstone), (Yellowstone), 6, 151 80 Slough Creek Trail (Yellowstone), Roundleaf harebell, 225 97–98 RV parks, Yellowstone, 152–153 Smoking, 46 RVs and RV rentals, 30, 31–32 Snake River (Grand Teton), 112, 182 fishing, 139 Snake River Overlook (Grand Teton), Safety, backcountry trips and, 114, 122 38–39 Snake River Park KOA (near Jackson), Sailing, Jackson, 182 162 Sapphire Pool (Yellowstone), 76 Snowcoach tours, Yellowstone, 79–80, Scenic drives, best, 9 103–105 Scenicruiser tours (Yellowstone), 79 Snow King Resort (Jackson), 184 Snowmobiles, 17 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 247

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Snowmobiling, 104, 215 Taxis, Jackson, 179 Cody, 203–204 Tecumseh’s Old West Miniature Village Gardiner, 174 and Museum (Cody), 207–208 Grand Teton, 141 Teton Aviation (Driggs, Idaho), 185 Jackson area, 184 Teton Crest Trail (Grand Teton), 136 Yellowstone, 46, 105 Teton Glacier Turnout (Grand Teton), Snow Pass Trail (Yellowstone), 86 118 Snowshoe hikes, guided, Grand Teton, Teton Mountaineering (Jackson), 124 140–141, 180 Solitary Geyser (Yellowstone), 74, 90 Teton Park Road (Grand Teton), 23, Solitude, Lake, 135 113, 116, 140 Solitude Float Trips (Grand Teton), 140 Teton Pines Cross Country Skiing South Jenny Lake (Grand Teton), Center, 183 113–114, 118 Teton Pines Resort (Jackson), 181 South Rim Road (Yellowstone), 64 Teton Range, 220 South Rim Trail (Yellowstone), 65, 88 Teton Rock Gym (Jackson), 138 South Teton (Grand Teton), 111 Teton Science Schools, 19, 33 Spalding Bay (Grand Teton), 117 classes, 120, 123 Specimen Ridge (Yellowstone), 60 Teton Village Sportsman Lake Trail (Yellowstone), 97 accommodations, 192–195 Spring, 20, 21 restaurants, 197, 198 Spring Creek Ranch Nordic Center Teton Village KOA (near Jackson), 162 (Jackson), 183 Thermal areas and attractions, 217. Stagecoach Bar (Jackson), 200 See also Geysers START (Southern Teton Area Rapid best, 4 Transit), 179 Yellowstone, 50, 56, 89 Steamboat Geyser (Yellowstone), Artist Paint Pot Trail, 83 53–54, 83 Mammoth Hot Springs, 49, 50, Storm Point Trail (Yellowstone), 89 54–57, 59 String Lake (Grand Teton), 118 Thorofare area (Yellowstone), 96–97 String Lake Trail (Grand Teton), 132 The Thorofare Trail (Yellowstone), 5, 96 Subalpine fir, 223 Togwotee Pass (Grand Teton), 107, 111 Sulphur Caldron (Yellowstone), 66 Tours, organized Summer, 21 Grand Teton, 123–124 Sunlight Basin Road. See Chief Joseph Yellowstone, 78–80 Highway snowcoach tours, 103–105 Sunlight Creek, 203 Tower Fall (Yellowstone), 48, 61 Sunlight trail system (near Cody), Tower Fall campground (Yellowstone), 203–204 151 Supplies Tower Junction (Yellowstone), 59–61 fishing guides and, 100–101 Tower-Roosevelt area (Yellowstone), Grand Teton, 111 48 Swan Lake (Yellowstone), 55 accommodations, 145 Swan Lake Trail (Grand Teton), 127 exploring, 59–60 Swimming, Yellowstone, 46 restaurant, 154–155 Sylvan Pass (Yellowstone), 61 Traffic, 215 Trails Illustrated, 93 Trapper Creek (Yellowstone), 97 -Beaver Creek Loop Traveling to the parks, 29–31 (Grand Teton), 141 Travel Montana, 18 Taggart Lake Trail (Grand Teton), 114, Trees, 222–224 133 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 248

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Triangle X Float Trips (Grand Teton), West Thumb Information Station 139 (Yellowstone), 70 Trout Lake Trail (Yellowstone), 86 West Yellowstone area (Montana), Trumpeter swan, 236 103, 168–173 Twin Lakes (Yellowstone), 54 accommodations, 170–172 Road (Grand Teton), campgrounds, 152 136 day hikes, 83 Two Ocean Lake Trail (Grand Teton), West Yellowstone Central Reserva- 129 tions, 170 Two Ribbons Trail (Yellowstone), 51, 83 West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, 20, 168–169 West Yellowstone Regional Airport, 29 Uncle Tom’s Trail (Yellowstone), 3, Wheelchair accessibility, 34–35 64–65, 88 White Dome Geyser (Yellowstone), 76 Upper Falls View (Yellowstone), 64 White-water rafting Upper Geyser Basin (Yellowstone), 48, Gardiner, 174 74, 102 Snake River, 182 Upper Geyser Basin Loop Whitney Gallery of Western Art (Yellowstone), 75 (Cody), 205 Upper Terrace (Yellowstone), 56 Wilcox Gallery (Jackson), 188 Upper Terrace Loop Drive Wildflowers, 21, 222 (Yellowstone), 58 Grand Teton, 124 Wildlife and wildlife viewing, 4, 15–16, 227–234. See also specific Visitor centers. See also specific wildlife visitor centers driving suggestions, 30 Grand Teton, 107 Jackson area, 185–186 wheelchair-accessible, 35 National Museum of Wildlife Art Yellowstone, 41, 44, 50 (Jackson), 9 wheelchair-accessible, 34 tours, 33 Visitor information, 18–20 Yellowstone, 46, 97–98 Wildlife Expeditions, 19, 33, 123 Wild West Rattlesnake Museum Wagon Wheel Campground (Cody), 205 (Jackson), 162 Willow Flats Trail (Grand Teton), 127 Washakie Outfitting (Jackson), 183 Windsurfing, Buffalo Bill Reservoir, Washburn, Mount, 61 204 Washburn Hot Springs Overlook Winter, 21–22 (Yellowstone), 62 Winter sports and activities, 140–141 Washburn Range (Yellowstone), 61 Jackson area, 182–183 Waterfalls, Yellowstone, 85 West Yellowstone, 169 Bechler region, 95–96 Yellowstone, 101–105 Brink of the Upper Falls, 3, 64 Wolves, 15–16, 214–215, 232 Gibbon Falls, 53 Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center Kepler Cascades, 72 (West Yellowstone), 169 Tower Fall, 48, 61 Wyoming Adventures, 105 Weather updates Wyoming Balloon Company (Jackson), Grand Teton, 111 185 Yellowstone, 47 Wyoming Business Council Travel and Westbank Anglers (Grand Teton), 139 Tourism Division (Cheyenne), 18, West Thumb area (Yellowstone), 49, 69 202 West Thumb Geyser Basin (Yellowstone), 49, 69, 81 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 249

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camping, 150–152 Xanterra Parks & Resorts day hikes. See Day hikes, Yellowstone (Yellowstone), 18, 32–33 exploring, 40–81 accommodations, 142 extended tour, 50–78 campgrounds, 151 highlights, 47–49 horseback riding, 80, 101 in 1 or 2 days (the short tour), organized tours, 79 49–50 snowcoach tours, 105 organized tours, 78–80 winter activities and accommoda- self-guided driving tours, 78 tions, 102 highlights, 47–49 historical background, 12–13 information and reservations, 18–19 Yellow monkey flower, 226 issues facing the park today, 14–17 Yellowstone Alpen Guides, 78–80, 105 landscape and geology, 216–219 Yellowstone Arctic/Yamaha (West overview of, 9–10 Yellowstone), 105 restaurants, 6–7, 153–156 Yellowstone Association, 18–19, 39, special regulations and warnings, 93 45–46 Yellowstone Association Institute Yellowstone Park General Stores, 153 (YAI), 32, 80 Yellowstone Raft Company (Gardiner), backcountry courses, 94–95 174 winter courses, 102 Yellowstone Regional Airport (Cody), Yellowstone Backcountry Office, 91, 31 150 , 99 Yellowstone Bicycles (West fishing, 100 Yellowstone), 98 Yellowstone Vacations, 105 Yellowstone Country, 20 Young Naturalist program (Grand Yellowstone Heritage and Research Teton), 35–36, 124, 130 Center (Gardiner), 44 Yellowstone Historic Center (West Yellowstone), 169 CCOMMODATIONS Yellowstone IMAX Theater (West A Yellowstone), 9, 169–170 Absaroka Lodge (Gardiner), 8, 175 Yellowstone Jazz Festival (Cody), 204 The Alpenhof (Teton Village), 193 Yellowstone Lake area, 4, 9, 50, 96, 98 Alpine Motel (Cooke City), 177 day hikes, 88–89 Amangani (Jackson), 191 exploring, 67–70 Anvil Motel (Jackson), 189 fishing, 99–100 Bar N Ranch (West Yellowstone), 8, restaurants, 155 170–171 Yellowstone Llamas, 93 Bentwood Inn (Jackson), 191–192 Yellowstone National Park, 40–105 Best Western (West Yellowstone), 170 access/entry points, 40–41 Best Western by Mammoth Hot accommodations, 142–150 Springs (Gardiner), 174 backcountry. See Backcountry, Bison Willy’s Base Camp (Cody), 208 Yellowstone Buffalo Bill Village Resort (Cody), 208 best of Canyon Lodge and Cabins backcountry trail, 5 (Yellowstone), 144–145 campgrounds, 6 Colter Bay Village (Grand Teton), 7, day hikes, 5 158–159 restaurants, 6–7 Comfort Inn (Gardiner), 175 scenic drives, 9 Days Inn (Jackson), 189 thermal displays, 4–5 Days Inn (West Yellowstone), 170 views, 3–4 Flagg Ranch Resort (Grand Teton), 157–158 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 250

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Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole Trapper Inn (Jackson), 190 (Teton Village), 193–194 Virginian Lodge (Jackson), 190 Grant Village (Yellowstone), 147 Wort Hotel (Jackson), 8, 191 Grizzly Lodge (Cooke City), 177 Yellowstone Park Travelodge The Hibernation Station (West (Gardiner), 174 Yellowstone), 171 Yellowstone Suites Bed and Breakfast Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort (West (Gardiner), 175 Yellowstone), 171 Hostel X (Teton Village), 194 The Irma Hotel (Cody), 209 RESTAURANTS Jackson Hole Lodge, 189 Bar-T-5 Covered Wagon Cookout and Jackson Lake Lodge (Grand Teton), Wild West Show (Jackson), 195 159 The Bear’s Den (Flagg Ranch), 164 Jenny Lake Lodge (Grand Teton), 7, Beartooth BBQ (West Yellowstone), 160 172 Lake Lodge Cabins (Yellowstone), 145 Beartooth Cafe (Cooke City), 177 Lake Yellowstone Hotel, 7 Beta Coffeehouse (Cody), 210 Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins, Betty Rock Coffee House and Cafe 146–147 (Jackson), 195 Madison Hotel (West Yellowstone), Billy’s Giant Hamburgers (Jackson), 170 196 Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and The Blue Lion (Jackson), 195 Cabins (Yellowstone), 143–144 Book Peddler (West Yellowstone), 172 Marriott Fairfield Inn (West Bubba’s Bar-B-Que (Jackson), 195 Yellowstone), 170 Bullwinkle’s Saloon, Gambling and The Mayor’s Inn (Cody), 8, 209 Eatery (West Yellowstone), 172 Motel 6 (Jackson), 189 Burke’s Chop House (Jackson), 196 (Yellowstone), The Cadillac Grille (Jackson), 196 7, 147–148 Canyon Glacier Pit Snack Bar Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabins (Yellowstone), 154 (Yellowstone), 148, 150 Canyon Lodge Cafeteria (Yellowstone), Pahaska Tepee Resort (Cody), 154 209–210 Canyon Lodge Dining Room Red Lion Inn (Jackson), 189 (Yellowstone), 154 Roosevelt Lodge Cabins (Yellowstone), The Canyon Street Grill (West 145 Yellowstone), 172–173 Rusty Parrot Lodge and Spa (Jackson), Cassie’s Supper Club (Cody), 210–211 189–190 The Chico Inn (Gardiner), 176 Signal Mountain Lodge (Grand Teton), Chuckwagon Steak and Pasta House 159–160 (Colter Bay), 164 Snake River Lodge and Spa (Teton Deadman’s Bar (Grand Teton), 7 Village), 194–195 Dornan’s (Moose), 167 Soda Butte Lodge (Cooke City), 177 Eino’s Tavern (West Yellowstone), 173 Spring Creek Ranch (Jackson), 192 Grant Village Dining Room Spur Ranch Cabins (Grand Teton), (Yellowstone), 155–156 160–161 Helen’s Corral Drive-In (Gardiner), 176 Stage Coach Inn (West Yellowstone), Jedediah’s House of Sourdough 170 (Jackson), 199–200 Super 8 (Gardiner), 174 Jenny Lake Lodge Dining Room Super 8 (Jackson), 189 (Grand Teton), 7, 166 Three Bear Lodge (West Yellowstone), John Colter Cafe Court (Colter Bay), 172 164 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 251

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Koshu Wine Bar (Jackson), 197–198 Peter’s Cafe Bakery (Cody), 210 Lake House (Yellowstone), 155 The Picnic Stop (Yellowstone), 154 Lake Yellowstone Hotel, 7, 155 Pioneer Grill (Jackson Lake), 165 Log Cabin Café (Cooke City), 177 Prospector Restaurant (Cooke City), Mammoth Hotel Dining Room 177 (Yellowstone), 153 Proud Cut Saloon (Cody), 210 Mangy Moose (Teton Village), 198 Rendezvous Bistro (Jackson), 8, 199 Maxwell’s Restaurant (Cody), 211 Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room The Mayor’s Inn Dinner House (Cody), (Yellowstone), 154–155 211 Sawtooth Deli (Gardiner), 176 The Mural Room (Jackson Lake), 165 Shades Cafe (Jackson), 195 Nani’s Genuine Pasta House (Jackson), Signal Mountain Lodge (Grand Teton), 198 7, 166 Nora’s Fish Creek Inn (Wilson), 8, Snake River Brewery (Jackson), 200 198–199 Snake River Grill (Jackson), 197 Obsidian Dining Room (Yellowstone), Spur Bar (Moose), 167 156 Stiegler’s (Jackson), 197 Old Faithful Inn Dining Room Sweetwater Restaurant (Jackson), (Yellowstone), 6, 156 199 Old Yellowstone Garage (Jackson), 196 Tommy Jack’s Cajun Grill (Cody), 211 The Outpost Restaurant (West Trapper Grill (Grand Teton), 7, 166 Yellowstone), 173 Uncle Laurie’s Riverside Café (West Park Street Grill and Cafe (Gardiner), Yellowstone), 172 8, 176–177 Village Grill (Yellowstone), 155 Peaks (Grand Teton), 7 Yellowstone Park General Store, 155 13_769827 bindex.qxp 1/10/06 3:01 PM Page 252

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