Composed in equal parts of natural beauty, mystery and fascination,
Yellowstone Park has long taken rank as one of America’s and the world’s
show places. Recently it has entertained as many as a million visitors
in a single summer.
Now _you_ are planning a Yellowstone vacation. We propose, in this
booklet, to give you a foretaste of the wonders that lie ahead. To show
you some of the advantages of entering the Park via the scenic Gallatin
Gateway, and to suggest the entertainment possibilities of a few extra
days spent at Gallatin Gateway Inn.
Gallatin Gateway Inn lies about thirty-five miles south of Three Forks,
Montana, on the mainline of The Milwaukee Road. The Inn was built by the
Railroad and is now privately operated for the convenience of
Yellowstone passengers as well as for the entertainment of guests who
wish to stay over for a short time.
Of modified Spanish design, the hospitable Inn is surrounded by the
green, irrigated meadows of the lovely Gallatin valley. In the
background rise the timber-clad mountains of the Bridger, Gallatin and
Madison ranges of the Montana Rockies.
At its elevation of almost 5,000 feet, the climate is ideal throughout
the summer months. There is a high percentage of bright, sunny days yet
it is always cool enough at night to enjoy the comfort of woolen
blankets.
Passengers for Yellowstone on The Milwaukee Road’s COLUMBIAN taking
regular Park tours have only an hour or two at the Inn. However,
passengers on the new Olympian HIAWATHA arrive at the Inn in
mid-afternoon and do not ordinarily leave for the Park till next day
after lunch. With a knowledge of the Inn and its facilities, you can
plan to take fullest advantage of your time there. And, of course, you
may decide to extend your stay.
Set in wide lawns and gardens, Gallatin Gateway Inn is a delightfully
comfortable place. It has bright, airy bedrooms, a spacious two-story
living room, a sun-lit dining room and the friendly Corral cocktail
lounge. The food is procured from the Inn’s own gardens, from nearby
farms and ranches, and from markets along the route of The Milwaukee
Road. Prepared by skilled chefs and expertly served, it is guaranteed to
be just right for the hearty appetites generated by mountain air.
[Illustration: Outdoor activities and mountain air are a combination
that make Gallatin Inn’s famous food taste even better.]
[Illustration: The bedrooms, far right, are airy and comfortable.]
Your genial host at Gallatin Gateway Inn combines a full understanding
of hotel operation with an intimate knowledge of the surrounding
country. His staff takes pride in seeing that you enjoy every minute of
your stay.
On your way to or from Yellowstone, a few days at the Inn will prove a
pleasant interlude. You can spend those days in quiet loafing, in active
sports, or in making exploratory trips.
The swift flowing Gallatin river offers fine trout fishing just a short
walk from the door. Archery, clock golf and tennis may be enjoyed right
on the spacious grounds. Whatever you do you’ll like the comfort and the
congenial atmosphere of Gallatin Gateway Inn.
[Illustration: Relaxing view.]
[Illustration: The spacious, two-story lounge has an open fireplace,
piano, and plenty of easy chairs. Writing desks, too, to catch up on
postcards and letters.]
[Illustration: The Gallatin valley is a long succession of lovely
prospects.]
[Illustration: Here the camera catches an S-curve in the river at
Sagebrush Point. The full 80 miles from Gallatin Gateway to Yellowstone
are a scenic delight that you’ll long remember.]