Tori Peglar

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Writer and Editor at Freelance

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These Southern Wyoming Towns Offer Hot Springs and Views

2 months ago | yellowstonepark.com | Mikaela Ruland |Tori Peglar

In southern Wyoming, you’ll discover a string of towns woven together by hot springs, outdoor recreation and a sense of wide-open spaces. Discover our top five reasons to explore the towns between Saratoga and Rawlins. 1. Soak in Hot SpringsIn Saratoga, choose between two different hot springs experiences. The Hobo Hot Springs are free mineral pools and open 24 hours a day. At Saratoga Hot Springs Resort, only guests can access the teepee-covered mineral pools and 70-foot mineral hot spring pool.
9 Tips to Visit Yellowstone on a Budget

Apr 23, 2024 | yellowstonepark.com | Tori Peglar

Planning a budget friendly Yellowstone vacation isn’t as easy as it might seem. Tucked in the northwest corner of Wyoming and southern edges of Montana, Yellowstone’s remote location has, no doubt, helped preserve its natural wonders. But being so far from a metropolitan area can drive up lodging, flights, gas and food costs. After years of visiting Yellowstone, we’ve learned how to enjoy the park and not break the bank. Here are nine insider tips to save money on your next Yellowstone vacation.
6 Big Adventures Near Yellowstone and Grand Teton

Feb 2, 2024 | yellowstonepark.com | Tori Peglar

Right next to Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers a ton of fun. Here are six epic experiences you’ll never forget. 1. Assisted Climbing on the Via FerrataIf scaling up a 500-foot mountain face sounds like an activity only reserved for characters in a Jon Krakauer book, think again. Now in its third summer of operation, the Via Ferrata (meaning “iron road” in Italian) at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort enables you to have a fun, secured mountain experience.
Things to Do in Laramie, Wyoming

Jan 26, 2024 | yellowstonepark.com | Tori Peglar

Located on the edge of the Snowy Mountain Range on route from Rocky Mountain National Park to Yellowstone, Laramie has a ton of outdoor and cultural attractions for travelers from great microbrews to uncrowded alpine hikes. Here are the top things to do. Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic SiteWhy go: Go on a guided or self-guided tour of this historic prison site built in 1872. For three decades, it housed some of the West’s most notorious criminals.
The Other Black Hills in Sundance

Jan 22, 2024 | yellowstonepark.com | Tori Peglar

Looking to see Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Devils Tower National Monument without the crowded South Dakota summer experience? Head to Sundance, Wyoming, just over the South Dakota-Wyoming border. At Sundance, a tiny hamlet of 1,100 people, you can enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills without the commercialization popping up across the state line in South Dakota. Plus it’s near Devils Tower National Monument, a lesser-known park service gem and the first national monument in our country.
Grand Teton National Park Hotels, Restaurants and Activities

Jan 18, 2024 | yellowstonepark.com | Tori Peglar

In Grand Teton National Park, it’s easy to get distracted by the world-class views, but don’t miss these hotels, restaurants, activities and camping in the park. 1. Jackson Lake LodgeWhy stay: It’s a 385-room lodge with hotel rooms and cottages, a heated swimming pool and several restaurants in the middle of Grand Teton National Park, giving you a classic national park experience.
EcoTour Adventures of Grand Teton and Yellowstone

Dec 7, 2023 | yellowstonepark.com | Tori Peglar

Do you know where to park to ensure you don’t miss Old Faithful erupting in Yellowstone National Park? Or where the moose in Grand Teton National Park loiter? Or why Yellowstone is still home to all the mammals that lived there 200 years ago? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, it’s really worth climbing into a safari-style vehicle with EcoTour Adventures, a locally owned Jackson, Wyo., company. Founded in 2008, it offers insider tours of both Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.
Where to Stay in Winter in Yellowstone

Sep 26, 2023 | yellowstonepark.com | Tori Peglar

In Yellowstone, all lodging closes for the winter season, except two hotels that brave the cold and keep their doors open for winter enthusiasts. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & CabinsThe only park hotel you can access with your car, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins sits on the northwestern boundary of Yellowstone, a several minutes drive from the town of Gardiner, Montana.
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier

Jun 28, 2023 | yellowstonepark.com | Tori Peglar

www.fairmontmontana.comWe hope you brought your swimsuit because when you’re tired from a long day of sightseeing, or when the kids have too much energy, one of the best ways to unwind is with a dip in a hot springs pool. In Montana, head to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for a weekend of swimming and sliding. Fairmont has two Olympic-size hot springs pools—one indoors and one outdoors—plus a 350-foot, five-story enclosed waterslide.
What to Pack for Your Yellowstone Vacation

May 15, 2023 | yellowstonepark.com | Tori Peglar

The top 16 things you wish you'll had while vacationing in Yellowstone. You are headed to Yellowstone National Park where you will find half of the world’s geysers and more wildlife than anywhere else in the Lower 48. From high mountain peaks to green valleys and alpine rivers, there are hundreds of places to explore. But how do you pack for Yellowstone when there is so much to see and the temperatures fluctuate up to 30 degrees in one day?