Roosevelt Country. You can see stagecoaches, deer, bison and Lamar wolves in this region which recaptures the Old West. Check with any Visitor Center for information.

Tower Fall. The 132 foot Tower Fall with volcanic pinnacles is a favorite attraction. The Bannock Trail, an old Native American route runs through the dramatic landscape leading to Roosevelt Lodge. The area is known for rolling hills covered in sagebrush, pine, fir, aspen and spruce and streams teaming with trout.

Petrified Forests. Often called Yellowstone's "forests of stone" the petrified forests contain well preserved samples of ancient plants and standing trees. Buried by volcanic eruptions, ancient trees and plants became fossils over time. Some of the best vertical stumps can be seen at Specimen Ridge.

Roosevelt Country Trails. Calcite Springs Overlook and Tower Fall trails offer spectacular overlooks as well as fascinating geological formations. Longer trails feature the Lamar Valley, trout streams, fossil forests and mountainous terrain.

Lodging in Roosevelt Country. Roosevelt Lodge Cabins are rustic cabins built in 1916 tucked in the trees near Tower Falls. This was Teddy Roosevelt's favorite area of the park. The cabins have wood burning stoves without private baths. Showers and restrooms are located throughout the cabin areas. Old West cookouts are a favorite at Roosevelt Lodge. You can also ride on a stagecoach at Tower-Roosevelt!

Click on one of the following "countries" for attraction information.
• Canyon Country • Geyser Country • Lake Country •
Mammoth Country • Roosevelt Country