Yellowstone Country

1livingston_and_bigtimber_areas.gifTRAVEL_MT2004-12-22T11:43:04202YVISITOR INFORMATIONhttp://yellowstone.visitmt.comYellowstone CountryYLOCAL NEWSPAPERShttp://www.livent.net/circulationLivingston EnterpriseYVISITOR INFORMATIONhttp://www.livingston-chamber.comLivingston ChamberYVISITOR INFORMATIONhttp://bit.ly/V0kG87Livingston Montana MagazineYVISITOR INFORMATIONhttp://bit.ly/10E33vnLivingston's Got Talent10002070<DIV class="cityaspfont"><ul class= "fotocolumn"><li class="brewfoto"><IMG SRC="/Pictures/Cities/Livingston_pic1.JPG" BORDER=0 WIDTH=222 HEIGHT=140 ALIGN=BASELINE>OverviewPhoto courtesy: Donnie Sexton</li><li class="brewfoto"><IMG SRC="/Pictures/Cities/Livingston_mainstreet.JPG" BORDER=0 WIDTH=222 HEIGHT=140 ALIGN=BASELINE>DowntownPhoto courtesy: Donnie Sexton</li><li class="brewfoto"><IMG SRC="/Pictures/Cities/Livingston_depot.JPG" BORDER=0 WIDTH=222 HEIGHT=140 ALIGN=BASELINE>Livingston Train DepotPhoto courtesy: MTOT</li><li class="brewfoto"><IMG SRC="/Pictures/Cities/Livingston_pic2.JPG" BORDER=0 WIDTH=222 HEIGHT=140 ALIGN=BASELINE>Scenic ViewPhoto courtesy: MTOT</li></ul> Located between the Bridger, Gallatin and Crazy Mountain ranges and bordered by the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=729">Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area</a>, the town of Livingston is located on the blue-ribbon fishing waters of the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=12352">Yellowstone River</a> and the three world famous Spring Creeks (<a href="http://www.depuyspringcreek.com">DePuy's</a>, <a href="http://www.armstrongspringcreek.com">Armstrong's</a> and <a href="http://www.nelsonsspringcreek.com">Nelson's</a>) Just minutes south of town in the beautiful Paradise Valley, Livingston is home to the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=19599"> International Federation of Fly Fishers</a>. Main Street and the historic districts are reminders the city's bygone golden era. The downtown buildings from the 1880s and 90s still stand as a testimony of the old west and give Livingston its special turn-of-the-century charm. Because of its historic flavor and beautiful natural surroundings, Livingston has also been seen on the silver screen in several movies, including the very popular A River Runs Through It, The Horsewhisperer, and Plumm Summer.Livingston has much to offer locals and tourists alike. Located on blue-ribbon fishing waters of the legendary Yellowstone River, Livingston is home to the International Federation of Fly Fishers. If you are interested hunting and fishing, the area abounds with outfitters and guides to accommodate all sportsmen.Over the decades, Livingston has become an arts mecca with many artists and writers living in the area. The downtown area has over 15 art galleries, and there are over 200 artisans throughout Park County. From June through September, the Livingston Gallery Association presents the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=15978">Downtown Art Walk</a> every fourth Friday of the months June, July and August. The Livingston Area offers live theater at the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=13554">Firehouse 5 Playhouse</a>. Movie goers will enjoy The Empire Theater with its art deco motif. History lovers can delve into Park County history at the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=3162">Yellowstone Gateway Museum</a>. Railroad enthusiasts must make a stop at the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=3161">Livingston Depot Center</a>. Travelers will peruse unique shops and tempt their pallets at excellent restaurants throughout the area.For adventure, whitewater rafting is very popular on the Yellowstone River, and there are plenty of trails to hike, bike, birdwatch, horseback ride, hunt, fish, golf, ski, rock climb and camp in the area. For a western-life experience, there are working ranches in the area that are willing to take in a tenderfoot too.Ranked as the nation's tenth top purse rodeo over the Independence Day holiday, the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=13765">Livingston Roundup</a> is held every year July 2-3-4 and draws competitors and visitors from all over the U.S. and Canada. Before the rodeo, don't miss the big <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=10919">Roundup Parade</a> downtown on July 2nd. Also in July, enjoy the music-filled <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=12244">Summerfest Along the Yellowstone</a>, the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=17114">Depot Festival of the Arts</a>, and <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=12674">Sustainability Day</a>.(For more things to do, view the Calendar of Events at www.livingston-chamber.com.)Nearby take the family for a soak just 25 miles south into the beautiful Paradise Valley to the historical and romantic <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=114">Chico Hot Springs Resort and Day Spa</a>. If you are missing the big city, travel 25 miles west to <a href="/categories/City.asp?CityID=38">Bozeman</a>. And, of course, the wonders of <a href="/national_parks/yellowstone/">Yellowstone National Park</a> are only an hour south from Livingston. To travel the Scenic Byways of Park County, stop by the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=2084">Livingston Chamber Visitor Center</a> at 303 East Park St. and pick up a copy of the driving loop.No matter what your interests are, there's always something to enjoy throughout the year in or near Livingston, Montana. Come visit and take home memories to last a lifetime!Though the original tent town was called Clark City, by 1882 Livingston was renamed for a Northern Pacific Railroad executive. The railroad's presence created a thriving community with a busy downtown. At one time, up to 2,200 men who worked for the railroad were based right in Livingston. With the West not yet completely civilized and characters like Calamity Jane in town, there was plenty of excitement in Livingston. By the time 1902 arrived, the Northern Pacific opened its third and most prestigious depot in town – the largest depot west of the Mississippi River at that time. Livingston soon became known across the country as 'the gateway to Yellowstone National Park'. For 43 years, everyone traveled by rail through Livingston to the park's north entrance in <a href="/categories/City.asp?CityID=133">Gardiner</a>. Though the rail line to the park is gone, the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=3161">Livingston Depot Center</a> still stands as a railroad museum and beautiful monument to that era.<map name="nearbycities"><area shape="rect" alt="Shawmut, Montana" coords="170,4,211,16" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=303"><area shape="rect" alt="Ryegate, Montana" coords="226,11,250,30" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=289"><area shape="rect" alt="Melville, Montana" coords="113,47,172,69" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=223"><area shape="rect" alt="Big Timber, Montana" coords="153,82,241,109" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=26"><area shape="rect" alt="Greycliff, Montana" coords="170,109,214,122" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=149"><area shape="rect" alt="Wilsall, Montana" coords="62,62,108,81" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=361"><area shape="rect" alt="Clyde Park, Montana" coords="67,83,119,95" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=65"><area shape="rect" alt="Springdale, 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