Livingston–Big Timber
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Livingston–Big Timber
Locals say Paradise Valley · “Gateway to Yellowstone”, “Fly Fishing Capital of Montana”
Where the river runs wild and the mountains touch the sky.
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Welcome to Paradise Valley, where the Yellowstone River runs clear and the mountains touch the sky. Whether you're here to fish, soak, or just take in the scenery, you'll find a community that loves the outdoors and each other.
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The room
One room for everyone around Livingston–Big Timber. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Livingston–Big Timber. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Yellowstone National Park (North Entrance) Gateway to the world's first national park, with wildlife and geothermal wonders.
- Yellowstone River Blue-ribbon trout stream flowing through Paradise Valley.
- Paradise Valley Picturesque valley along the Yellowstone River, framed by mountains.
- Livingston Depot Center Restored Northern Pacific depot, now a museum and event space.
- Yellowstone Gateway Museum Local history museum in Livingston, telling the story of the region.
- Crazy Mountains Rugged peaks known as 'The Crazies', popular for hiking and climbing.
- Outdoors Fly fishing on the Yellowstone River
- Outdoors Hiking in the Crazy Mountains
- With kids Explore the Yellowstone Gateway Museum
- With kids Take a scenic drive through Paradise Valley
- Evenings Historic saloons in Livingston
- Evenings Chico Hot Springs bar
- Locals love Dude ranches
- Locals love Hot springs
Through the year
- Livingston Roundup Rodeo July Professional rodeo held in July.
- Sweet Grass County Fair August County fair in Big Timber with livestock, exhibits, and rides.
- Meagher County Fair August County fair in White Sulphur Springs with local agriculture and family fun.
- Gardiner Winter Carnival January Winter celebration with ice sculptures, sledding, and community events.
- Livingston Music on Main Summer Outdoor summer concert series in downtown Livingston.
The climate is high plains and mountain, with cold, snowy winters and warm, dry summers. The valley is sunny most of the year, but weather can change quickly in the mountains. Best: The best time to be out is June through September, when the days are warm and the rivers are full.
Talk like a local
- “The Crazies”
- The Crazy Mountains, a local mountain range.
- “The Yellowstone”
- The Yellowstone River, often just called 'the Yellowstone'.
- “Huckleberry”
- A local berry used in pies and jams, a summer staple.
- “The Paradise”
- Short for Paradise Valley.
Getaways
Local flavour
Rooting for Montana State Bobcats, Montana Grizzlies
Eat and drink
- huckleberry pie A Montana staple, often foraged locally.
- bison burgers Ranch-raised bison is common in the region.
- grilled trout From the Yellowstone River and its tributaries.
- beef steaks from local ranches Cattle ranching defines the area.
- cowboy coffee Strong, campfire-brewed coffee.
Where people go
- dude ranches Guest ranches offering horseback riding and western hospitality.
- hot springs Natural geothermal pools, like in White Sulphur Springs.
- fly fishing outfitters Guides and shops along the Yellowstone River.
- historic saloons Old‑west bars in Livingston and Big Timber.
- general stores Rural hubs for supplies and local chatter.
- mountain trails Hiking and pack trails in the Absaroka and Crazy ranges.
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Park, Sweet Grass and Meagher counties, MT. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.