The Most Scenic Way to Access Yellowstone National Park Is Called the 'Most Beautiful Roadway in America'

"Beautiful drives abound in the U.S., but it's rare to find a route that makes you feel as though you're driving in the Alps in another era-with constant mountain views, tight switchbacks, and an open road. It's even rarer to find a drive that takes you deep enough into the wilderness that you can spot big, wild animals, including moose and grizzly bears, from the safety of your car."

"Meet Montana's Beartooth Highway (U.S. 212), an almost 69-mile stretch of highway that connects the mountain town of Red Lodge, Montana, with Yellowstone National Park. Yes, the route is as beautiful as you've heard, garnering nicknames like the "Highway to the Sky" and "The Most Beautiful Roadway in America." The road, which opens when the snow has melted enough to be plowed and closes when the snow returns, is typically drivable from Memorial Day to mid-October. This year, it opened in the end of May."

Beartooth Highway (U.S. 212) is an almost 69-mile mountain road connecting Red Lodge, Montana with Yellowstone National Park, offering alpine views and tight switchbacks. The route provides deep wilderness driving where travelers can spot large wild animals such as moose and grizzly bears safely from their cars. The roadway opens after spring plowing and typically stays open from Memorial Day to mid-October, though early-season weather can cause frequent closures. Drivers can stop at Beartooth Pass Summit (10,947 ft) or continue into Cooke City, Silver Gate, and the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone. The highway is part of Montana's Great Wide Open road trips.

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