Backcountry Skiing
Backcountry skiing (also known as ski touring) is a type of skiing done in areas in which there are no lifts, no ski patrol, and…
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Cross-Country & Nordic Skiing
The BTNF is a winter wonderland for cross-country and Nordic skiers Almost 700 miles of multi-use trails are groomed across the BTNF’s six districts…
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Keys to Recreating Responsibly
To Recreate Responsibly is to: Know Before You Go Know what reservations and permits are required; check the conditions—road, weather, avalanche, fire, availability; have appropriate…
Summer Recreation Guide
Camping
A guide to sleeping under the stars in developed campgrounds, dispersed camping areas, or the backcountry of the BTNF. The opportunities to camp in the…
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Fishing
Twenty-five species of fish, including 7 different species of trout (lake, golden, brook, rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and grayling), live in more streams, alpine lakes,…
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Hunting
The Wyoming Department of Game & Fish manages hunting and fishing opportunities across the state, including on the BTNF, where you can hunt for…
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Wildlife Viewing
The BTNF is an instrumental part of the 15+ million Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. You might have heard or read that the GYE is one of…
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Leave No Trace
Although the Leave No Trace nonprofit organization was incorporated in 1994, the ideas it promotes—care, responsibility, and stewardship for the outdoors—are not new. Many Native…
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