Before experiencing the “most beautiful drive in America” through the Beartooth Mountains, you’ll have one last chance to enjoy civilization in Red Lodge, Montana. This small town has fully surrendered to its role as a tourist destination, but despite the Yellowstone-bound crowds it still maintains a wild-west feel. You can use it as a launchpad to your trip, or just as a stopping point along the way to the Beartooth Highway and Yellowstone’s northeastern entrance. Red Lodge is located on US 212. From Billings, take I-90 west to US 212 west/310 south, then stay on 212 when the roads split. It’s about […]