Paradise Valley and Beyond
Fish, hike, soak, and more.
Just 15 minutes from Livingston, there’s so much to do in the Paradise Valley.
Fish
Paradise Valley is noted by National Geographic as the “apex of the sport for the true trout bum.”
Access to the most celebrated and diverse trout waters in America – see reverse for a map including spring creek and Yellowstone River access.
Owners of the creeks recommend guides and reservations, and you’ll need a Montana fishing license.
Yellowstone Angler for the pros: 406-222-7130
Angler’s West for first-timers or to combine fishing and floating: 406-333-4401
Hike / Climb
Pine Creek Falls is a beautiful place to visit – only one mile from the Pine Creek Campground parking lot on a well-maintained trail.
For the adventurers - once you reach the top of Pine Creek Falls, keep going for a 3,000 foot 4-mile climb to Pine Creek Lake, a 32-acre lake fed by a cascading plunge. This is an all-day hike or an overnighter.
Suce Creek and Deep Creek Bench trails are quick to access from East River Road, and offer easy to moderate hikes.
Hot Springs
Chico – two outdoor pools filled from local hot springs, in a historic resort located at the base of the Absaroka Mountains.
Yellowstone – several outdoor pools of varying temps with beautiful 360 views.
Bozeman – in Bozeman, nine indoor pools filled from local hot springs in an upscale health & fitness facility.
Norris – a bit further, in the Madison River Valley, an outdoor hot springs offering a more rustic experience, often accompanied by live music.
Raft or Ride
Schedule a guided float or rent your own equipment for floating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing: Rubber Ducky River Services: 406-222-3746
Horseback riding – daytime rides and overnight pack rides – or go the celebrity route and take the same ride as the cast of “A River Runs Through It.” Bear Paw Outfitters: 406-222-6642
Yellowstone National Park
The North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, America’s first national park established in 1872, is a scenic 40-minute drive south. There are far too many activities to list, but here are a few of our easiest day-trip favorites:
Gardiner, Montana – a small, quintessential Montana town located at the North Entrance and offers many gift shops and restaurants.
Boiling River soak – just inside the North Entrance, the warm waters of the Boiling River mix with the cold water of Gardner River for a perfect spot to soak and swim.
Mammoth Hot Springs – five miles south or the North Entrance, these rock terraces were formed by rock fractures, heat and water and are unique formations of orange, pink and green caused by living organisms in the water
Old Faithful Geyser – drive another 30 miles from Steamboat to reach this iconic geyser, which erupts every hour or two and shoots up to 180 feet.