Located in Gallatin County, in southern Montana, West Yellowstone, today, is a place to stay while traveling through Yellowstone National Park, and its history closely mirrors that of the park. When Yellowstone National Park was first formed, guides would lead their clients into the park by following the course of the Madison River, which passed by the area that would later become West Yellowstone. In 1908, a train full of tourists arrived on the newly built Oregon Shortline railway extension and, over the years, the track was built up from Ashton, Ohio through Island Park, Idaho, over Targhee Pass, and into West Yellowstone, resulting in the founding of West Yellowstone, the terminus of the railway extension. By the time that train service to West Yellowstone was ended in 1960, more people were coming by car than by train. The town’s name changed several times until West Yellowstone was settled upon in 1920. Offering several hotels, motels, and other guest accommodations, the city is separated into two parts: residential and commercial. West Yellowstone is near Montana’s borders with both Idaho and Wyoming.
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First Baptist Church of West Yellowstone
A map shows the location of the church, a schedule of weekly events is presented, and contact information and office hours are published to the site.
http://www.fbcwestyellowstone.org/
The official web site for the city of West Yellowstone, Montana features a profile, demographics, and history of the municipality, council agendas and minutes, a community calendar, and administrative and departmental contacts.
http://www.townofwestyellowstone.com/
Maintained by the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, the site offers a guide to local hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, RV parks and campgrounds, as well as restaurants and other dining facilities, area attractions, and events. A trip planner is available online.
http://www.destinationyellowstone.com/
Locally owned and privately operated, the guide to West Yellowstone, Montana offers travel planning information, business listings, and a guide to area attractions and opportunities. Snow conditions, fire reports, and web cams are included.
http://www.wyellowstone.com/
West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Established for the purpose of promoting and advocating for the business interests of the West Yellowstone, Montana area, the non-profit organization is made up of local businesses and other interested people. Membership policies and benefits, a member directory, and a guide to the community are presented.
http://www.westyellowstonechamber.com/
West Yellowstone Community Protestant Church
Although affiliated with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the West Yellowstone, Montana congregation includes members from several denominations and backgrounds. Directions, program schedules, and an overview of its ministries are put forward.
http://www.cpcwest.org/
Published in West Yellowstone, Montana, the weekly newspaper offers news articles, opinion articles, obituaries and other community information. Full access to its online publication requires a subscription.
http://www.westyellowstonenews.com/
The West Yellowstone, Montana school offers a PK-12th grade curriculum in one building. School schedules, parent and student handbooks and policy information, classroom pages, a faculty and staff directory, and employment opportunities are posted.
http://westyellowstone.k12.mt.us/
WYS is located in West Yellowstone, Montana, two miles from Yellowstone National Park, and near Big Sky, Island Park, and the Gallatin and Madison rivers. Flight data, general information about the airport, schedules, and contacts are posted.
http://www.yellowstoneairport.org/