Few things can ruin a much-anticipated vacation more than poor planning: for instance, arriving at a national park in mid-January, only to discover that it's almost totally closed by snow until early May, or discovering that you missed by 2 days that dog-sled race you would have loved to see. This section is designed to assist you in sorting out the details that could make the difference between a trip you'll never forget and one you'd rather not remember.
Planning a trip to Montana and Wyoming can be done in several ways. Those interested in a particular activity, such as hiking, might choose two or three locations and divide their time among them. Conversely, one could first select a destination, such as one of the national parks or an Old West town, and then determine the activities to be pursued there.
This guide is organized geographically. Because these states are so large, many visitors will limit their vacations to one or two regions.
