Mammoth, WY

Mammoth serves as the year-round hub of Yellowstone National Park, sitting just inside the north entrance near Gardiner, Montana. With around 260 residents, the tight-knit community is mostly made up of park staff living among the stone buildings of historic Fort Yellowstone. Steaming travertine terraces rise right behind town, and elk routinely wander through front yards and parade grounds. It is a one-of-a-kind place to live, offering wild mountain scenery and quick access to everyday essentials across the state line.