Heading south from Montana’s town of Livingston and I-90, U.S. Route 89 and Route 540 follow each side of the Yellowstone River. These scenic routes span a 50 mile stretch between Livingston and Yellowstone, and lead through Paradise Valley. This broad valley is covered in sweeping ranchland and centered on a free flowing Yellowstone River. The lack of any modern dams provides plenty of wide open recreation opportunities with miles of river for fly fishing, whitewater rafting, photography and wildlife viewing.
     Paradise Valley lies between the Gallatin and Absaroka mountain ranges. Here among the Absaroka Mountains is a string of Montana’s highest peaks painting a majestic backdrop for Paradise Valley residents and sightseers. This spectacular scenery is a preview of more natural wonders found to the south in Yellowstone Country. Along with park’s signature steaming mud pots and boiling geysers, more scenic mountains and beautiful river valleys keep visitors returning year after year.