Yellowstone News and Information

  News Release Yellowstone National Park's winter season begins Dec. 15, 2024 Top things for visitors to know about a winter visit NPS / Diane Renkin News Release Date:  December 10, 2024 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Sunday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the park’s roads from the West, South, East and North entrances by approved  commercially guided snowmobiles and snowcoaches  and via the  non-commercially guided snowmobile access program . Currently, the accumulation of snowfall on roads varies across the park. This means that visitors will be able to travel in the park, however, the type of transportation used on park roads by commercially guided snowmobile or snowcoach tour companies will depend on road conditions. Throughout the winter season, park staff will work closely with all operators and provide updates as c...

1940s Yellowstone Travelog footage

USGS Caldera Chronicles The 1959 Madison Slide, Part 2: Recovery and remediation Y ellowstone  Caldera  Chronicles is a w eekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Mike Stickney, Director of the Earthquake Studies Office at the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology. The  August 17, 1959, M7.3 Hebgen Lake earthquake  caused incredible devastation throughout the greater Yellowstone region, and one of the most consequential impacts was the  Madison Slide , which blocked the Madison River just west of Yellowstone National Park in Madison Canyon. Immediately after the slide occurred, the river began backing up behind the  debris dam , flooding the canyon and forming what today is known as Earthquake Lake. Without intervention, this lake would have eventually overtopped the debris dam, potentially unleashing a flood that could have destroyed the town of Ennis, Montana, and other dow...

USGS Caldera Chronicles The 1959 Madison Slide, Part 1: A deadly consequence of the Hebgen Lake Earthquake As the ground started shaking due to the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake, a mountain in Madison Canyon collapsed, devastating the area and causing numerous fatalities. The effects of that landslide are still evident today. Yellowstone   Caldera   Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Mike Stickney, Director of the Earthquake Studies Office at the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology. Sources/Usage: Public Domain.   View Media Details View of the Madison Slide on August 21, 1959 with rapidly filling Earthquake Lake. Rock Creek Campground was near the flooded trees. Camping gear was left behind by survivors who sought high ground following the slide. Photo by Professor William B. Hall, Montana School of Mines Geology Department. The landscape of the greater Yellowstone r...

  NEWS RELEASE Advance reservations available in February for Yellowstone National Park visitors at additional campgrounds Campsite at Lewis Lake Campground NPS / Neal Herbert News Release Date:  February 2, 2022 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , 307-344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning Feb.14, 2022, visitors will be able to make advance reservations for additional campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park on  Recreation.gov . The new system is a direct response to public requests for a reservation system at park campgrounds and prompted a collaborative effort between the National Park Service (NPS) and  Recreation.gov .   New Reservation Campgrounds 2022 Season Dates Details Indian Creek June 10-Sept.11 100% reservations (70 sites) Lewis Lake June 15-Oct.14 100% reservations (84 sites) Starting in 2022, the campground will close Oct.15 Pebble Creek June 15-Sept.25 100% reservations (remaining 11 sites that were first-come, first-served in 2021) ...

Canoeing Yellowstone National Park's backcountry

Idaho Woman Ordered To Pay Over $5000 In Restitution For Improperly Storing Food In Campsite At Grand Teton National Park

Tipi Glamping in Yellowstone Country

Update on 2021 Yellowstone Accommodations: Summer 2021 Operations Remain Limited                                                                   Photo: Yellowstone Notebook

  15 National Park Campsites to Add to Your Bucket List

  News Release Grand Teton has record visitation in May Visitors are highly encouraged to plan ahead and follow Top 10 Tips NPS/J. Bonney News Release Date: June 11, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307-739-3393 Contact: CJ Adams, 307-739-3431 MOOSE, WY—Grand Teton National Park hosted an estimated 363,712 recreation visits in May 2021, a 30% increase compared to May 2019. The park was closed May 1- 17 in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Park statistics show that May 2021 had the highest number of recreation visits on record for the month of May. The list below shows the highest number of recreation visits on record for the month of May.  May 2021        363,712 May 2018        296,885 May 2016         292,318 May 2019        278,529 May 2017        255,583 Camping in the p...

Yellowstone National Park Lodges: Summer 2021 phase 1 updates

  News Release Top 10 Tips for Visiting Grand Teton National Park Plan like a park ranger Ranger provides information to park visitors to plan their adventure NPS Image/J. Tobiason News Release Date: May 27, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307.739.3393 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 MOOSE, WY— Grand Teton looks forward to welcoming visitors this summer. Learn how to Plan Like A Park Ranger by following our list of the top 10 things you should know before visiting the park. The 2021 season is expected to be BUSY, so make sure to plan ahead, recreate responsibly, and help ensure this iconic landscape may be enjoyed by future generations. 1. Plan ahead, plan ahead, and did we mention…PLAN AHEAD! Know you will have a place to stay overnight. Reservations are required for lodging and all campgrounds in Grand Teton and are mostly booked for the peak season. Reserve your night under the stars and visit the park Camping page . Camping is not allowe...

News Release Visiting Yellowstone National Park this summer? Plan ahead and recreate responsibly West Entrance line Memorial Day weekend 2017 NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: May 24, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead and recreate responsibly to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring place. Summer is Yellowstone’s most popular season. Expect long lines at entrance stations, extremely busy facilities and destinations, as well as delayed travel times due to heavy traffic and wildlife jams. If you want a less crowded experience, arrive early or stay late and avoid main attractions such as Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Norris Geyser Basin during peak hours. Plan ahead   Read the Top Things to Know . Know where you will spend the night. Reserve space in a campground or hotel...

  Out of Hibernation: Opening Yellowstone for the Season

  Park facilities begin opening for the 2021 summer season Visitors reminded to plan ahead and recreate responsibly Rangers provide information to park visitors. NPS Photo/J. Bonney Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: April 27, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307.739.3393 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 MOOSE, WY—Seasonally operated facilities begin opening for summer operations in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. Visitors to the park are encouraged to plan ahead and recreate responsibly. The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center will open for the season on Saturday, May 1. It will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Teton Park Road and Moose-Wilson Road open to motor vehicles on May 1. Colter Bay Visitor Center opens May 7 and will operate daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please visit www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/hours.htm for all other opening and closing dates for facilities and services...