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West Yellowstone in the region of Montana with its 1,271 inhabitants is a place in United States - some 1,786 mi or ( 2874 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in West Yellowstone is now 01:13 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Denver " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Driggs, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Rigby, and Billings. Since you are here already, consider visiting Driggs . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in West Yellowstone ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Yellowstone landing Bonanza
Dusk approach and landing at West Yellowstone airport (KWYS). ..
Yellowstone takeoff Beechcraft Bonanza
Departure in a P35 Bonanza from West Yellowstone, Montana. Density altitude was about 8500 feet so the takeoff roll was pretty long. ..
Spring Break West Yellowstone
Visitors came to see snow. They are whining because there is snow ..
How To Safely Fly Yellowstone and Jackson Hole
A Yellowstone park ranger and the chief of the Jackson, Wyo., tower tell you how to safely fly in their high-elevation part of the country. ..
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West Yellowstone, Montana
West Yellowstone is a town in Gallatin County, Montana, adjacent to Yellowstone National Park. The population was 1,271 at the 2010 census. The town is served by Yellowstone Airport. It is part of the Bozeman Micropolitan Statistical Area. It was founded in June 1908 when the Oregon Short Line Railroad was completed. The town's name changed several times until West Yellowstone was settled upon in 1920.
Located at 44.66 -111.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center (originally Grizzly Discovery Center) is a not-for-profit wildlife park and educational facility opened in 1993 that is located in West Yellowstone, Montana, United States. It is open 365 days a year, and admission is good for two consecutive days. The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Located at 44.66 -111.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
KWYS (AM)
KWYS is a radio station licensed to serve West Yellowstone, Montana. The station is owned by Radio West, LLC. It airs an Oldies/Classic Hits music format. The stations studios are located at 303 Canyon Street, in West Yellowstone. The transmitter site is south of town, on Broadcast Trail Road, near the west gate to Yellowstone National Park. The station was assigned the KWYS call letters by the Federal Communications Commission.
Located at 44.65 -111.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Mount Haynes
Mount Haynes el. 8,218 feet is a prominent peak adjacent to the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park. The peak was named by then Yellowstone superintendent Horace Albright to honor Frank Jay Haynes (1853–1921), the first official photographer of the park. Prior to being named Mount Haynes, the peak was unofficially called Mount Burley for D. E. Burley of the Union Pacific Railroad. Today there is an interpretive overlook along the Madison River just opposite the peak.
Located at 44.63 -110.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Firehole Ranch
Firehole Ranch is a private 640-acre guest ranch located on Hebgen Lake in Gallatin County, Montana. Owned and operated by Lynda Caine since 1999, Firehole Ranch was founded in the late 1890s as Watkins Creek Ranch by George S. Watkins. Originally much larger, Watkins Creek Ranch sold much of its land to the Madison Power and Light Company in 1904 to make way for the Hebgen Lake Dam.
Located at 44.81 -111.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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