05-24-2026 Sunday, Yellowstone to Billings, Montana

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We were up early to leave by 9:00 AM for Billings, Montana. Once in Billings, we plan to hook up power, jump in the jeep (we decided to name her Charlie), and drive to Little Bighorn Battlefield. They are only open Friday-Sunday due to the construction of a new visitor center. It looks like it will be a cool building. 

On the way out of Yellowstone, we had a slight delay between Norris and  Mammoth Hot Springs. It was a bison traffic jam. The cool thing was we were in our RV, so we were up high and could see everything. I was able to get some great photos, and there was a “red dog”, a baby bison. Our last look at bison as we leave the park. I’m sad and really want to come back, but I’m so glad I got to experience the wonders of this park. It is truly incredible. 





This little one still had it's imbilical cord.


We arrived at the Billings KOA around 2:30 PM. We checked in with the office, found our spot, hooked up the electrical, and off in the jeep. BTW, the Billings KOA is the first KOA, established in 1962. 

We drove to Little Bighorn Battlefield and arrived a few minutes before 4:00 PM, so we had about an hour to see the park. There is a temporary trailer on site that serves as the visitor center/bookstore, and I was able to get my passport stamped and a few stickers. 

A ranger showed us where General Reno’s gravesite is in the National Cemetery. Unfortunately, we did not have enough time to drive around the park. Pictures of the park are below, and I’m glad we went. We did find out the park will be open tomorrow, Memorial Day, when we were in the temporary visitor center. A few of us informed the ranger that the NPS.gov site said they are closed tomorrow. It’s like any of the parks now: you have to call to confirm the hours due to the current administration. 



We left the park a little after it closed and went back into town to the Last Chance Pub for food. The food was great. They also have a lot of ciders on tap. Great place. 

















Always a nice way to end the day.




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