Spend time in Jackson Hole. It is the most cowboy western town I have been to. It has board walks and saloons. Look out for the red horse drawn stage coach taking visitors around town. There are hotels, lodges and motels to suit all price ranges. It is a very good fun place to stay

As you drive north up to Yellowstone you will first drive through the National Elk Refuge and then enter Grand Teton National Park. There is a large fault line running north to south. The land to the west rose high to form majestic mountains where as the land to the east of the fault line sunk and is now flat grazing land. If you are lucky you will see herds of buffalo, elk and a few moose. Stop at the visitors centre and go for a walk along the river.

Yellowstone National Park accommodation

Book early. Yellowstone National Park is run by the National Park Service of America. It covers parts of the states of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. You will find vacation lodging inside the park run by the NPS. The lodges inside the park can be found at Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful, Roosevelt Lodge Cabins, Lake Lodge Cabins, Lake Yellowstone, Grant Village and Yellowstone Canyon. You must book accommodation in the park early. Outside the park in towns like West Yellowstone you will find motel and hotel accommodation.

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