Paradise Valley (Montana)

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Paradise Valley
WestslopeAbsarokaRangeMontana.jpg
Paradise Valley and Absaroka Range
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
RegionGreater Yellowstone
Coordinates45°23′47″N 110°44′9″W / 45.39639°N 110.73583°W / 45.39639; -110.73583Coordinates: 45°23′47″N 110°44′9″W / 45.39639°N 110.73583°W / 45.39639; -110.73583 
RiverYellowstone River

Paradise Valley is a major river valley of the Yellowstone River in southwestern Montana just north of Yellowstone National Park in Park County, Montana. The valley is flanked by the Absaroka Range on the east and the Gallatin Range on the west. Thomas Wolfe described the expansive valley as "nude spaciousness" when he drove through on a western trip.[1]

The Paradise Valley is separated from the Gallatin Valley and Bozeman, MT, by the Bozeman Pass. Interstate 90 passes through both communities. The valley lies predominantly along a north–south axis, and is anchored to the north by Livingston, Montana and to the south by , approximately fifteen miles north of Gardiner, Montana and the north entrance of Yellowstone Park. US Highway 89 passes through the valley and into Yellowstone National Park. The valley was the original entrance to Yellowstone.

The Yellowstone River flows through the valley and is noted for world-class fly fishing in the river and nearby spring creeks such as DePuy Spring Creek. The valley hosts other natural wonders such as several natural hot springs, including Chico Hot Springs near Emigrant, Montana, La Duke Hot Springs near Gardiner, and Hunter's Hot Springs near Livingston.

Mount Cowen is the largest peak near the valley, at 11,212 feet (3,417 m) in elevation. It is located in the southern portion of the valley on the eastern side of the river within the Absaroka mountain range.

The valley is winter range for elk.[2]

Images of Paradise Valley, Montana

  • Mule deer are common in the valley.

  • Yellowstone River in Emigrant, Montana

  • Emigrant Peak viewed from Rivers Bend Ranch near the town of Emigrant

  • Paradise Valley from 15,000 feet (4,600 m) over Livingston, Montana (looking south)

Notable residents[]

References[]

  1. ^ Wolfe, Thomas (1951). A Western Journal. University of Pittsburgh Press. p. 50.
  2. ^ Dore, Helena (December 8, 2021). "Agreement sets part of Paradise Valley ranch aside for elk winter range". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-12-10.

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