Yellowstone National Park has made its mark due to its unusual attractions and uncompromised surroundings, which are only a small portion of the area's wonders. The West Yellowstone region , including Island Park and the Madison River Canyon, is an invigorating mix of modern conservation, sporting adventure and friendly merchants. The Madison River Canyon boasts Hebgen Lake Reservoir where outdoor enthusiasts can fish, boat or swim.
Guest ranches throughout the area offer horseback riding, cook-outs and hay rides.
And as if those are not enough activities, visitors can go bird watching at the Red Rock Wildlife Refuge or mountain bike a multitude of trail systems. West Yellowstone is home to wildlife, including grizzly bears and gray wolves at the Grizzly Discovery Center . This natural habitat gives visitors a chance to view these protected animals first-hand. Also in West Yellowstone is the Yellowstone IMAX Theater , a first-class interpretive display that thoroughly details the Yellowstone region. Nordic athletes and biathlon competitors have used West Yellowstone as a cross-country ski training ground for decades.