West Yellowstone to Madison Junction. How to save time getting in the Main Entry Gate into Yellowstone National Park. Where to see Bison in the spring and hear the Elk bugle in the fall. Plus a very important story about the 3 Brothers.

About this episode

This episode provides insights on navigating the West Entry Gate into Yellowstone National Park and highlights wildlife viewing opportunities along the route.

This podcast covers how you need to go through the West Entry Gate which is by far the busiest entry gate into Yellowstone Park and this gorgeous 14 mile section of road all the way to Madison Junction. We will pass through Christmas Tree Alley and then look for Bald Eagles on the banks of the Madison River on our way to the 7 mile bridge and a couple of interesting stories about this area. I will also give you the history of how the idea of the worlds first national park came ...

People in this episode

Host: Teddy Garland

Topics covered

• Yellowstone National Park
• Travel tips
• Wildlife viewing
• Historical stories
• Entry gates
• Scenic routes

Keywords

• Yellowstone
• West Yellowstone
• Madison Junction
• Bison
• Elk
• travel tips
• scenic routes
• wildlife
• Christmas Tree Alley
• Madison River

Mentioned in this episode

Places: West Yellowstone, Madison Junction, Yellowstone National Park, Christmas Tree Alley, Madison River, Yellowstone Park

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