When my friends and I arrived at Yellowstone National Park, we wanted to experience everything the…read morepark had to offer. While this is experience is not inside the park, it is worth every penny. As we were waiting for the remaining guests who had signed up, we had the opportunity to get to know a few of the guides. Evan, Trent, Jada, and Cheyara ( I probably mispelled) were the guides for our group and all are great! The guides were very good at orienting us on safety protocols along with their great sense of humor. We did the two hour rafting trip and would like to do a longer one if we get the chance!

HEAR YE HEAR YE! If…read moreyou ever want to test your friendships and your arm strength, book a rafting trip with Wild West Rafting. Our bachelorette crew of eight women showed up ready to float -- Spencer, our fearless captain, quickly informed us this was more "adventure" than "lazy river." Not only did Spencer make sure we paddled for our lives, he also had us carrying rafts up and down hills like we were training for the Raft Olympics. And when we weren't paddling or hauling, he was pulling double duty as a certified (in our minds) bird-watcher -- confidently identifying every feathered creature we saw, real or imagined. The views were gorgeous, the water was refreshing (read: freezing), and Spencer's calm, steady presence (even with eight women in one raft) made the trip unforgettable. We're pretty sure he secretly loved our vibes and the top-tier entertainment we provided along the way. 10/10 would raft again... after leg day, arm day, and maybe some cardio. Thanks for the memories, Spencer! We would definitely recommend booking your trip with him. WOOF WOOF BARK BARK

Have been riding with Mike and Erin for over 20 years now. So glad they are doing a couple of trips…read moreagain this year. They create a one of a kind experience that you just can't believe. Every detail is well planned, their stock is well cared for and sure footed... just great trail horses that know the back country of Yellowstone, and they prepare wonderful meals each day/night. If you want a true Yellowstone back country experience, Wilderness Pack Trips is the best. But this year might be the last as they are retiring soon after over 30 years in the back country seeking out and seeing the very best Yellowstone has to offer in terms of scenery and wildlife.

Have been taking pack trips with Mike Thompson for a dozen years. The last one was incredible, like…read moreall the rest; well planned, impeccably executed with great horses, camps and delicious food. Don't know about local jealousies but there is no better, more seasoned, more professional guide in the Park than Mike and his team! (Hi Colton! Hi Caitlan! And thank you for everything!). Went up on the Mirror Plateau on our last trip a couple of weeks ago and found ourselves working our way through the buffalo rut. What a life-changing experience to see that up close and personal, while feeling and being completely safe and respectful of the herds.

Had an amazing experience using Yellowstone luxury tours. We visited Yellowstone on Tuesday & Jesse…read morewas great! He took us to many amazing spots throughout the day. He was accommodating for drop off/pick up time. The pricing was relative to other tours but I was excited It included lunch/snacks & a sprinter van. Would definitely use again.

My family of 9 went on a day long tour with Jordan and she was so knowledgeable, patient, and…read morelovely. She took us all over the park and was flexible to the detours we wanted to take. I would recommend anyone looking for a tour of the park to use Jordan!

We visited Chico to stay at the resort for one night, visited the hot springs, and ate at the…read morefancier ("historic dining room") restaurant one site. We also got a delicious slushy from the Saloon which we took to the pool as we relaxed. The two pools of varying heat were really nice and despite the crowds had plenty of space. If I lived locally for around $15 I would get the day pass. The full bed, which was not super comfortable, was also tight for my wife and I to share and the room in general was on the smaller side. Overall, it was clean but basic and it seems like you may be paying more so here for the location. The setting is beautiful and we enjoyed walking around the property. If you have the budget, you may want to consider upgrading to one of the Oregon trail style wagons or one of the lodges on site. We knew we'd have a more budget friendly room with shared bathroom arrangement so the rustic traditional lodging did meet our expectations (and seems more affordable than staying in Bozeman by comparison). At the restaurant we tried the classic caesar salad, Beef Tenderloin Tips, and the special of the sea scallops. The salad comes with giant leafs that were a bit difficult to eat but it was tasty. The beef and the scallops were also good, although the latter were unsurprisingly very expensive. Despite the pomp and circumstances of their famous "flaming orange" (which is indeed impressive), we aren't big orange/chocolate fans among other elements of this dessert so instead we got a delicious ice cream cake to go. We took the desert to the saloon next door to see the local band which was fun.

I have stayed at Chico several times, and it just gets worse and worse. They clearly are getting by…read moreon the historical factor, and not their actual hospitality. We stayed in the covered wagons. First of all, they do not look like the picture. Only one has a fire pit, and that wasn't either of ours. There is a group fire pit by the bathrooms, but they wouldn't even help us with smores supplies or sticks. You are in the middle of nowhere, so if you forgot something, don't expect them to help. The area around the wagons is very overgrown. They had a horseshoe pit that was hard to see because there was so much grass. Not that it would matter, they didn't have any horseshoes there. The wagons themselves had good mattresses and comfortable bedding. However, they only had air conditioner available and no heat. Kind of pointless in the Montana mountains. I'm glad our weather was mild while we were there. We checked in at 6:30, and asked when the pool side grill would close. They said after 9pm. We got on our swimsuits, and headed to the pool, only to find the grill closed and it wasn't even 7! I went to the front desk to complain, and all they said was the girl who told us was wrong. So I asked about eating in the restaurant but they said they stopped taking reservations at 4 PM even if they have any openings. So, that left us feeding five kids in a saloon. There were only two saloon workers that night. They did their best, but you could tell they were very understaffed. It made the whole experience pitiful. It is not like you have another choice of a place to eat when you're that far from town. Overall, Chico is an overpriced waste. Save your money and go to one of the other cool places in the area. The Hot Springs at Yellowstone Hot Springs is better than the Chico pool anyway.

This place is amazing the food is amazing and service. We're are stayed night in the hotel and the…read morewaitress remembers us from the first night, It's very welcoming feeling,,

Purchased a corn dog ($10) and a double cheeseburger ($25) . The corn dog was ready within 10…read moreminutes, yet the waitstaff refused to bring part of our meal until everything was ready and the corn dog sat under the heat lame like a gas station meal. They did offer free ice cream ahead of the meal due to their inability to bring it out until the whole order was fulfilled. Why not walk what was cooked and ready to our table. 40 minutes later, hungry children, a cold corn dog, two cold plates of fries and a burger with a hair. I watched my child pick the hair off and eat the burger because he was so hungry begging me not to make any more of a fuss. Stopped in Livingston on the way home as everyone was still hungry. It would have been faster to eat anywhere else and I would have not embarrassed my kids by pleading with the waitstaff to choose to feed us the food as it came out that I already paid for. Very bad experience. Waitstaff should be able to serve food as it comes out.

A great day fishing the Lower Madison River with guide Ashton Russell; followed by another great…read moreday on the Gibbon in Yellowstone National Park with guide Jamie White. Appreciate the staff at Sweetwater in making all of the arrangements, adjusting around a heavy rainstorm that prevented us from fishing the Yellowstone River, and providing good guidance in helping us plan our travel.

The staff at Sweetwater might be some of the best people we've ever met. We walked in completely…read moreclueless about fly fishing. They spent time educating us - the lesson was amazing! The adjusted their schedules to also take my husband and son out on the water for private fishing. Within 10 minutes my son had his first fish. The service was out of this world. We are forever repeat customers!