Gardiner, Montana Directory

The Yellowstone River earned the designation of a blue-ribbon trout stream. Anglers can test their skills against the wily trout. Fishing guides, familiar with every bend of the river, will show you their hot spots. The Chamber of Commerce Is a good source for information on guides. Another source is the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana (FOAM); (406) 763-5436.

White-water rafting or kayaks await the adventuresome. The scenery is awesome for those who can keep their eyes open. Local outfits offer trips down the Yellowstone; motorized boats are not allowed.

A variety of Yellowtone snowmobile trails begin at Gardiner. Rentals are available in Gardiner. The Gardiner Ranger District, Gallatin National Forest, has maps. Write Box 5, Gardiner, MT 59030

Every fall, big-game hunters are welcomed to Gardiner. Skilled outfitters offer guided hunts through some of Montana's best big-game territory. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for outfitter information.

The Gardiner Rodeo takes place in mid-June. Specific dates for each year may be obtained through the Chamber of Commerce; (406) 848-7971.

Gardiner celebrates the end of each summer season with its Buffalo Days Parade and Celebration. The town party, complete with dancing in the streets and a western barbecue, is held on Labor Day weekend. Proceeds from the event help fund the volunteer Gardiner Ambulance Service.

Gardiner boasts about the quality of wildlife viewing around the town. Antelope often can be seen on the slopes and open meadow across from Park Street, and bears occasionally wander into town. Winter brings out the best viewing opportunities as animals move down from the higher elevations to winter feeding grounds. Look for them from Gardiner to Corwin Springs and throughout the valley. See antelope especially in October; and bighorn sheep, mule deer and elk, from November through January. Watch eagles soar above the Yellowstone River. Every weekend in winter, ranger-naturalists lead camera safaris on tours through the winter range of the park's northern big-game herds. More information is available from the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce.

- Jim and Madonna Zumbo -

Gardiner - Activities and Tours
BIG SKY FLIES AND GUIDES PO Box 4 Emigrant, MT 59027	HELL'S A ROARIN' OUTFITTERS PO Box 399 Gardiner, MT 59030	MONTANA GUIDE SERVICE 80 Mol Heron Road, Gardiner, MT 59030
Mountain Rose Theatre 47 Stone Gardiner, MT. 59027	NORTH YELLOWSTONE OUTFITTERS 172 Jardine Road, Gardiner, MT 59030	SLIP AND SLIDE GUIDE SERVICE PO Box 970 Gardiner, MT 59030
WILD WEST RAFTING PO Box 670 Gardiner, MT 59030	WILDERNESS CONNECTION 21 Shooting Star Trail, Gardiner MT, 59030	YELLOWSTONE RAFT COMPANY PO Box 46 Gardiner, MT 59030

Gardiner - Retail and Services
BLACK CANYON SHIRTS & GIFTS Hwy 89 Gardiner, MT. 59030	CENTURY 21 PAYNE REALTY PO Box 958 Gardiner, MT 59030	CHANGE 'N HANDS MOUNTAIN MAN NUT & FRUIT CO PO Box 859 Gardiner, MT 59030
CROSSROADS CONSTRUCTION PO Box 165 402 Scott St Gardiner, MT 59030	ELK, INC. PO Box 85, Park St Gardiner, MT 59030	FIRST INTERSTATE BANK PO Box 810 Gardiner, MT 59030
Frontier Mercantile US Hwy 89 Gardiner, MT 59030	GARDINER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 222 Park Street Gardiner, MT 59030	Gold Strike Gifts US Hwy 89 Gardiner, MT 59030
HIGH COUNTRY PHOTO & GALLERY US Hwy 89 Gardiner, MT 59030	M.R. LOCKS 112 Yellowstone Street. US Hwy 89 Gardiner, MT 59030	NORTH ENTRANCE SHOPPING CENTER PO Box 54 Gardiner, MT 59030
NORTH YELLOWSTONE CABLE TV 3rd and Park Street. Gardiner, MT 59030	OFF THE WALL CREATIONS PO Box 6 Gardiner, MT 59030	OUTWEST T'S AND SWEATS US Hwy 89 Gardiner, MT 59030
SAGEBRUSH AERO PO Box 351 Gardiner, MT 59030	SHOOTING STAR GALLERY 709 Scott Street/HWY 89 S Gardiner, MT 59030.	THE TIRE IRON INC 2nd and Stone Street, Gardiner, MT 59030
TRANSFORMATIONS HAIR DESIGN 762 Hwy.89 South Gardiner, MT 59030	WAGNER CONSTRUCTION, INC 1047 Hwy. 89 S Gardiner, MT 59030	Tim McLaughlin Inc Corwin Springs Gardiner, MT 59030
WAPITI SILVER PO Box 813 Gardiner, MT 59030.	YELLOWSTONE CENTER OF CHINESE MEDICINE 764 Hwy. 89 South, Gardiner, MT 59030	YELLOWSTONE GALLERY & FRAMEWORKS 216 West Park Street Gardiner, MT 59030