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  News Release Yellowstone visitation statistics for May 2021 Crowding on the Midway Geyser Basin boardwalk near Grand Prismatic Spring NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: June 11, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - The park hosted 483,159 recreation visits in May 2021. This is an 11% increase from May 2019 (434,385 recreation visits) and the park’s most visited May on record. May 2020 should not be used as a good year-to-year comparison due to the park being closed until May 18. Only two of the park's five entrances were open for the rest of the month. So far in 2021, the park has hosted 658,513 recreation visits, up 14% from 2019. The list below shows the year-to-date trend for recreation visits over the last several years (through May): 2021 –  658,513 2020 –  145,849 *The park was closed May 1 through May 18. Two entrances were open May 18 through May 31. 2019 –  576,776

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  Yellowstone National Park visitation statistics on Memorial Day weekend 2021 Crowds gather for an Old Faithful Eruption NPS / David Kreuger News Release Date: June 7, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , 307-344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Park-wide vehicle entries through the Memorial Day weekend showed a 50% increase over the same weekend in 2019. This year is compared to 2019 because in 2020, during the same time frame, only the Wyoming park entrances were open due to COVID-19.   Visitation statistics (*vehicle entries) per day for May 28-31, 2021, compared to May 24-27, 2019, are listed below.   Park entrance  Vehicle entries  Vehicle entries  Percent increase 2021 over 2019    Friday, May 28, 2021 Friday, May 24, 2019   East  902  368  145%  North  1,796  983  83%  Northeast  475  350  36%  South  1,731  920  88%  West  4,565  2,652  72%  Total 

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  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 allowed al

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 -

  News Release Park hosts annual American Indian guest artist program at Colter Bay Artist Lyle Miller demonstrates work at the Colter Bay Visitor Center in Grand Teton NPS Photo/BK Appleby Contact: Denise Germann, 307.739.3393 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 MOOSE, WY—Grand Teton National Park will host American Indian artists at the Colter Bay Visitor Center this summer to share their traditional and contemporary art with park visitors. This annual summer program, which has been in existence since the mid-1970s, will begin on Tuesday, May 25. Participating artists will demonstrate and share the cultural traditions of their tribes through art forms such as painting, weaving, pottery, beadwork, musical instruments, and more. Visitors are invited to learn about American Indian cultures and view demonstrations daily. The program is scheduled through September 27 and available during open hours of the Colter Bay Visitor Center, 8 a.m. to    5 p.m. dai

  Yellowstone, Grand Teton set records for April visitation

  News Release April previews busy summer season at Grand Teton Park looks forward to welcoming visitors and encourages responsible recreation Visitors take photo at park entrance sign NPS Photo/C. Adams Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: May 20, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307.739.3393 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 MOOSE, WY— Grand Teton National Park hosted an estimated 87,739 recreation visits in April 2021, a 48% increase compared to April 2019. The park was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020. Park statistics show that April 2021 had the highest number of recreation visits on record for the month of April. The list below shows April recreation visits over the last several years: 2021—87,739 2020—Park was closed due to COVID-19 pandemic 2019—59,105 2018—60,541 2017—58,403 More data on National Park Service visitor-use statistics is available at irma.nps.gov/STATS/ . Park staff are working to provide quality

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  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 wit

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