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Goodbye at Madison

Goodbye at Madison

The story

The loop closes at Madison Junction, 94 miles after it left. West Yellowstone is 14 miles west on the entrance road, and the road straight ahead returns to Old Faithful. The tour's last words play just before the junction, with Terrace Spring already behind the car.

Madison Junction is just ahead. Turn right there for West Yellowstone, fourteen miles. The other way is the Old Faithful road you've already driven, so that junction closes the loop. That's the Lower Loop, and most of it ran inside a volcano. Thank you for riding with Boone and me, for keeping your distance from the bison, and for staying on the boards. The Upper Loop is still out there for another day, and we'd be glad to have you along. We'd love some feedback on this tour, so if you enjoyed it, please leave a review.

Photo: NPS Photo / Neal Herbert · Public domain

Good to know
Where is Goodbye at Madison?
Goodbye at Madison. The loop closes at Madison Junction, 94 miles after it left. West Yellowstone is 14 miles west on the entrance road, and the road straight ahead returns to Old Faithful. The tour's last words play just before the juncti…
Is there an audio tour of Goodbye at Madison?
Yes — Goodbye at Madison is a stop on the Yellowstone National Park: The Lower Loop self-guided audio tour. The story plays automatically by GPS as you drive there, and works offline. Get the free Ranger Tales app on iPhone or Android.
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