Yellowstone News and Information

  Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era

  Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park during the 2026 summer season Norris Geyser Basin Trail: views of Sunday Geyser from the boardwalks NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  May 14, 2026 Contact:   Public Affairs Office MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – This summer, visitors to Yellowstone National Park are being urged to plan ahead – both to stay safe and to help protect one of America’s most iconic wild landscapes. Across 2.2 million acres, Yellowstone offers unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal wonders that include half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic landmarks like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. By following these top 10 things to know before you go, you can make the most of your visit while helping ensure that Yellowstone remains healthy, wild, and awe-inspiring for generations to come. Reservations are not required to enter Yellowstone Reservations are not required...

News Release Date:  May 7, 2026 Contact:   Yellowstone Public Affairs MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Temporary trail, backcountry campsite, and fishing closures remain in effect northwest of the Old Faithful area following a bear incident earlier this week. Emergency responders, including law enforcement, EMS personnel and interagency partners, responded to the scene and provided aid before transporting two male hikers, ages 15 and 28, from the area by helicopter.  Based on evidence collected so far, park staff believe a female grizzly bear with two or three cubs-of-the-year (cubs in their first year of life) were involved in the encounter. This incident remains under investigation, and there are no further details to share at this time.  Geyser basin boardwalk areas remain open. There are no known visitors within the  closed backcountry areas .  Visitors are required to follow all posted...

New details after 2 hikers injured by grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park

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  Hikers injured by bear in Yellowstone National Park Map of temporary closure NPS News Release Date:  May 5, 2026 Contact:   Yellowstone Public Affairs , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On the afternoon of May 4, two hikers sustained injuries by one or more bears on the  Mystic Falls Trail  near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. National Park Service emergency services personnel responded to the incident, and it remains under investigation. No further information is available at this time. This is the first incident of a bear injuring a person in Yellowstone in 2026. The last time a visitor was injured by a bear in the park was in  September 2025 . The last human fatality caused by a bear occurred in 2015 in the Lake Village area of the park. Temporary closures pending completion of investigation Visit  Backcountry Conditions  for status and conditions of park trails and backcountry campsites. Hikers and anglers should be aware ...

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  Yellowstone National Park Opens North And West Entrances For Early Season Visitors

  UPDATE: Yellowstone National Park entrances and roads scheduled for opening April 17 delayed due to winter storm Grand Loop Road headed northbound from Madison Junction NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  April 16, 2026 Contact:   Yellowstone Public Affairs , (307) 344-2015 Yellowstone entrances and roads scheduled to open at 8 a.m. Friday, April 17 will instead open at noon due to a significant winter storm with heavy snow, low temperatures and strong winds.  The park received up to 12 inches of heavy, wet snow in certain areas, and more snow is forecast tonight with temperatures dropping to 10 F, creating hazardous driving conditions to include deep, wet snow, ice and poor visibility. Additionally, NorthWestern Energy crews are currently working to restore full power to Canyon Village and Old Faithful due to weather-related outages. Park cr...

  The Winter That Wasn't In Yellowstone National Park: 'It Was Off-The-Charts Warm'

Select Yellowstone National Park entrances and roads open to public April 17 Grand Loop Road headed northbound from Madison Junction NPS / Jacob W. Frank Contact:   Yellowstone Public Affairs , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, select entrances and roads in Yellowstone National Park will open for the summer season, weather permitting, as part of the annual spring opening.   Entrances Open on April 17   North Entrance (Gardiner, Montana) West Entrance (West Yellowstone, Montana) From either entrance, visitors may access the following destinations:   Mammoth Hot Springs Lamar Valley Norris Geyser Basin Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Old Faithful Northeast Entrance (Silver Gate and Cooke City, Montana) Additional roads within the park will open throughout May, weather permitting. Specific routes and directions can be found at  Park Roads . Plan Ahead Check the park’s  Current Conditions  before arrival. ...

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  News Release Yellowstone National Park Sees 4,762,988 Visits in 2025 People enjoy a view of Old Faithful from the outside deck at the Inn NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  March 17, 2026 Contact:   Yellowstone Public Affairs , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park welcomed 4,762,988 recreation visits in 2025. Despite a 43-day partial government shutdown – the longest ever – the National Park Service worked to keep parks open and accessible whenever possible so visitors could continue to experience the nation’s natural and historic treasures. 2025 Visitation Highlights 4,762,988 recreation visits 86,891,452 visitor hours spent in park 1,238,983 overnight stays Visitation figures and trends help guide how the National Park Service manages parks to ensure the best possible experience for visitors. The  Visitation Statistics Dashboard  on NPS.gov provides recreation visit data for every park in the U.S. for 2025 and previous yea...

Mushroom Pool: The subtle spring with the spectacular story By  Yellowstone Volcano Observatory   March 9, 2026 Mushroom Pool is nondescript in appearance, but its impacts on microbiology and on how research is done in Yellowstone National Park have been profound. Yellowstone  Caldera  Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Michael Poland, geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey and Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. Mushroom Pool is a small hot spring in Yellowstone’s Lower Geyser Basin that looms large in science. The spring’s fun(gi) name might have been given in the 1890s due to its appearance or the presence of algae and bacteria. Media Sources/Usage: Public Domain.  View Media Details Mushroom Pool, Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park. Old roads were routed very near this feature as early as 1895, when the poo...

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Upcoming US postage stamp to feature compilation of modern and historic Yellowstone bison 

World’s largest acidic geyser actively erupts in Yellowstone for the first time in 6 years

Yellowstone’s remote ‘animal boneyard’: Where elk, bison and other critters go to die

 Winter 6-day expedition Yellowstone National Park -30ºF 

From Grant to Biden, U.S. Presidents Have Long Visited Yellowstone

Yellowstone's Valentine Geyser Lovingly Erupts for the First Time In 21 Years 

  Grizzly Spotted In Yellowstone, Biologist Says One Of Earliest Sightings On Record

  Prey Size Affects Dynamics Between Cougars And Wolves In Yellowstone