Yellowstone Winter Adventures from $59/N Family of 4

As the seasons begin to change, Yellowstone National Park -- America's first national park -- is a beautiful place to enjoy the last of winter.  And because it's the slowest time of year in the park, several of the West Yellowstone lodgings are offering exciting getaways for thrill-seekers, families and couples. Some of the offers below expire in mid March, others remain available later in the spring.

Located just minutes from the park, Delaware North Companies' three West Yellowstone lodging options (Holiday Inn West Yellowstone, Gray Wolf Inn & Suites, and The Yellowstone Park Hotel) feature romantic getaways (ideal if you've got infants and toddlers on board), inspiring family vacations and exhilarating winter sports.

Each of the hotels' Yellowstone vacation packages allow guests to enjoy the majesty of the park their way. Just a few of the options available this winter include:

    * Snowmobile Fun Pack
          - 3 nights lodging
          - 2 days of snowmobile adventures: 1 day Yellowstone Park Tour &
                  1 day groomed trails and powder of surrounding forests
          - Breakfast for two each morning
          - one welcome prime rib dinner for two at the oregon Short Line Restaurant
          - Available: Holiday Inn West Yellowstone, Gray Wolf Inn & Suites, The Yellowstone Park Hotel

      * Yellowstone IMAX Family Package
          - overnight accommodations
          - Tickets to "Yellowstone" -Yellowstone IMAX Theater (2 adults & 2  children (ages <13)
          - Available: Holiday Inn West Yellowstone, Gray Wolf Inn & Suites, The Yellowstone Park Hotel

    * Romance Package
          - overnight accommodations in a King Spa room (cribs available)
          - Dinner for two at the oregon Short Line restaurant
          - Champagne and chocolates 
          - Keepsake glasses and plate
          - Late checkout
          - Available only at West Yellowstone Holiday Inn

In terms of pricing and facilities, the most budget friendly Holiday Inn West Yellowstone is only 2 blocks from the park's West Entrance, with an array of services and amenities.The Gray Wolf Inn & Suites is located directly across from the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center near the Holiday Inn, and has full kitchen suites to make family vacations affordable and convenient. The Yellowstone Park Hotel is West Yellowstone's newest lodging property. and has earned the AAA Three-Diamond rating for its array of facilities.

Note that these packages are really added value activities and benefits that come free with the prevailing room rates at your time of booking.  We priced an early March IMAX family deal at the Gray Wolf Inn & Suites and their two-queen-bedded room was going for $59.50 per night with a AAA discount, or just $97 per night for a full family suite with private bedroom and living room sleepersofa. Obviously, these can be great values for families who plan ahead.

In addition to these exciting Yellowstone vacation packages, Delaware North's three unique Yellowstone lodging options also offer a variety of other winter activities. Take the kids out for cross-country skiing on the famous Rendezvous Trails, or dogsled and snow shoe adventures.

For detailed information about the latest packages and activities available, please visit Visit Yellowstone Park.com