Road Trip ~ Yellowstone National Park ~ Photos ~ Restaurants ~ May 2023

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” ~ John Muir

Yellowstone is spectacular, especially the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and seeing the bison and geysers were incredible. I only covered part of the Park and will definitely return to explore the northern area.

If you plan a trip to Yellowstone, definitely get a tour book and also use the National Park information online and decide which areas you want to explore.  I chose to stay in West Yellowstone (and use the west entrance) as it is next to the Park, has many hotels and restaurants plus the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center. Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, West Yellowstone, MT ~ May 2023 ~ Photos

By going in May, I avoided the summer crowds however, some parts of the Park were still closed and at the higher altitudes, there was snow on the ground. Also, even in May, there were traffic backups, sometimes caused by drivers stopping to see the bison while other times, a mystery.

Favorite Restaurants ~ West Yellowstone

• Madison Crossing Lounge I had dinner twice at this fabulous restaurant. The bison meat loaf was excellent and the desserts were Have a superb (blueberry bread pudding and tiramisu). The restaurant has a varied menu plus an extensive wine and cocktail list.
• Ernie’s Bakery & Deli Terrific place open for breakfast and lunch or perhaps buying a picnic lunch to enjoy in the Park. The croissant sandwiches are delicious, as are the French pastries.

Would I go back to Yellowstone? Most definitely … it is a treasure and should be on everyone’s travel list!

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