Yellowstone News and Information

  Fire danger level increased to HIGH in Yellowstone National Park  Fire danger HIGH NPS News Release Date:  July 14, 2026 Contact:   Yellowstone Public Affairs , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo.  – The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now  HIGH . At this time, there are no fire restrictions in place or planned in the park and there are no uncontrolled wildland fires. Stay informed about  current fire activity  in Yellowstone. Campfires are only permitted within established fire rings and grates in designated campgrounds, picnic areas and some backcountry campsites. Campfires must always be attended and cold to the touch before abandoning.  Soak, stir, feel, repeat. The Greater Yellowstone area is a  fire-adapted ecosystem . Fire plays an important role in maintaining the health of this area’s wildlife habitat and vegetation. 

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  News Release Update: Partial fishing closures shift to full closures on select rivers in Yellowstone Fly fishing near Biscuit Basin NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  July 15, 2026 Contact:   Yellowstone Public Affairs , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. – Beginning today, temporary full closures to  fishing  on the Firehole and Madison rivers and their tributaries are in effect. The Gibbon River and all associated tributaries downstream of Norris Campground are also temporarily closed to fishing. In recent days, peak water temperatures have ranged from 80 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Coupled with high air temperatures, these conditions are lethal to trout, and there have been reports of dead fish in the Firehole River. The closures will protect the park’s native and wild trout fisheries and will remain in effect until conditions improve. The weather forecast for the coming week calls for slightly cooler temperatures and isol...

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  News Release Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closures on select rivers after 2 p.m. in Yellowstone Fly fishing near Biscuit Basin NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe    |  What is RSS News Release Date:  July 9, 2026 Contact:   Yellowstone Public Affairs , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. – Effective Thursday, July 9, 2026, select Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams will close to  fishing  daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.   Water temperatures in select rivers and streams have exceeded 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) in recent days, and flows are low. Additionally, air temperatures with highs around 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) are forecast in the coming days. These conditions are lethal to trout, and the closure will protect the park’s native and wild trout fisheries and will remain in effect until cond...

Oops, it did it again. Another small hydrothermal explosion at Biscuit Basin   By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory June 22, 2026 Early on the morning of Saturday, June 13, 2026, a small hydrothermal explosion occurred at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park. Although smaller than the explosion that occurred in the same area in 2024, it emphasizes the dynamic and hazardous nature of hydrothermal activity in the region. Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Jefferson Hungerford, Park Geologist, and Kiernan Folz-Donahue, Brandon Duktig, Liam Rogers, and Margery Price, all with the Yellowstone National Park Geology Program, as well as Michael Poland, geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey and Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano O...

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

  NEws Release Body of kayaker found on Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone Lake at sunrise NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  June 11, 2026 Contact:   Yellowstone Public Affairs , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. – On the morning of June 8, occupants of a vessel on Yellowstone Lake discovered the body of a 41-year-old male, Brandon Rhea of Denver, Colorado, floating in the water near Rock Point on the northwest shore of the lake near Bridge Bay. National Park Service rangers responded to the scene and recovered the body, along with a capsized kayak and personal belongings. The incident is under investigation, and there are no further details to share at this time.

Beyond the Bathroom: Top Visitor Questions in Thermal Areas By  Yellowstone Volcano Observatory   May 25, 2026 With the arrival of Memorial Day and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, we take a look at the most common questions that visitors to Yellowstone’s thermal basins ask the park’s interpretive rangers. 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, and Mindy Dottellis, interpretive ranger with Yellowstone National Park in 2025. When in a place as otherworldly as Yellowstone, it’s only natural to find yourself brimming with questions at each turn of the trail.  What is this scat I’m seeing?  How does a geyser erupt, anyway?  What makes Yellowstone so special? Where’s the bathroom? Fear not, for...

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  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...