St. Anthony Recommendations

Earthen dam on the Teton river with a catastrophic failure resulting in collapse in 1976.

"At Upper Mesa Falls, a thunderous curtain of water – as tall as a 10-story building – pours over remnants of an ancient volcanic super-eruption that spewed ash over much of the current US. A mile south, Lower Mesa Falls repeats the performance; the river continually chiseling away at the solidified ash and lava. Some layers are more than a million years old." Visit their website for more information.

OPEN SEASONALLY to road vehicles. During winter months, over-snow tours are available.

"On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River."

For information about park rules, regulations, road conditions and closures, alerts, maps, fees, trip planning, recommendations, and more, visit their website!

Here are some of our favorite direct links:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Fees & Passes
• Pets in the Park
• Places to Go
• Things to Do
• Operating Hours & Seasons
• Directions & Transportation