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  NEWS RELEASE Man approached bison too closely in Yellowstone National Park and was injured Visitors: Protect wildlife and respect safety regulations Bison and danger sign NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  April 29, 2024 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 Incident details A 40-year-old male, Clarence Yoder, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, approached a bison too closely (within 25 yards) on the afternoon of April 21, 2024, and was injured by the bison. The incident occurred on the West Entrance Road near the Seven Mile Bridge, located 7 miles east of the park’s West Entrance. Rangers responded to the area after receiving a report of an individual who harassed a herd of bison and kicked a bison in the leg. They located the suspect's vehicle near the West Entrance and stopped it in the town of West Yellowstone, Montana. Yoder was arrested and charged with 1) being under the influence of alcohol to a degree that may endanger oneself, 2) disorderly conduct as to create ...

  NEWS RELEASE Select Yellowstone National Park roads open to public April 19 Ranger at East Entrance hands out a park map NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe    |  What is RSS News Release Date:  April 12, 2024 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY –  Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public, weather permitting. Roads begin to open annually this time of year for the summer season.   On Saturday, April 20, entrance fees will be waived in celebration of  National Park Week . Roads opening April 19 West Entrance (West Yellowstone, Montana) to Old Faithful (via Madison Junction) Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful (via Norris Junction and Madison Junction) Norris Junction to Canyon Village Additional  park roads  will open throughout May, weather permitting. The only roads  open  year-round are between the North Entrance in Gardiner, ...

  NEWS RELEASE 2024 spring bicycling between Yellowstone National Park’s West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs begins April 2 Spring biking with bear spray in The Hoodoos NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  April 2, 2024 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY –  Beginning Tuesday, April 2, bicyclists willing to brave the  unpredictable weather  of spring in Yellowstone National Park can ride 49 miles between the West Entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs. The following  park roads  between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs will open to bicycling: West Entrance to Madison Junction Madison Junction to Norris Junction Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs As conditions allow, bicycles will also be permitted from the East Entrance to the east end of Sylvan Pass (6 miles). Check the  bicycling web page  for updates.   Bicycles are not allowed on the remaining park roads until ...

  2023 spring bicycling between Yellowstone National Park’s West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs begins April 7 Cyclists - Anticipate higher than usual snowbanks and stressed wildlife on roads; Do not crowd or push wildlife on roads and be prepared to wait or turn around      Bison walking on road in spring        NPS/Jacob Frank News Release Date:  April 5, 2023 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning Friday, April 7, bicyclists willing to brave the  unpredictable weather  of spring in Yellowstone National Park can ride 49 miles between the West Entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs. The following  roads  between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs will open to bicycling: West Entrance to Madison Junction Madison Junction to Norris Junction Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs As conditions allow, bicycles will also be permitted from the Ea...

NEWS RELEASE April 15 select road opening in Yellowstone National Park: ANTICIPATE DELAYS; Stay informed about road status Plowing operations 3.28.17 NPS / Jacob W. Frank Due to extremely heavy snow received this week in Yellowstone National Park, the park’s efforts to open interior roads by  April 15  has been delayed. Crews are working to clear nearly a foot of snow and remove large drifts from storms on Tuesday, April 12. Although progress has been made, the normal opening schedule will be altered. The park will attempt to open the following road segments tomorrow as scheduled: West Entrance to Old Faithful Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris However, more snow is forecasted in the park tonight with the potential for freezing rain over the weekend. Other road segments will open as conditions allow. The road between the North Entrance, Mammoth Hot Springs and Northeast Entrance is open year-round.   The public should be prepared to alter their park travel plans depending on w...

  NEWS RELEASE Yellowstone roads between West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs open for 2022 spring bicycling March 25 Cyclists - anticipate hazards and vehicles on roads Spring biking with bear spray near Swan Lake NPS / Jacob W. Frank MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning Friday, March 25, bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable elements of spring in Yellowstone National Park can ride 49 miles between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs.    The following sections of the Grand Loop Road between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs will open to cycling:  West Entrance to Madison Junction  Madison Junction to Norris Junction  Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs  As conditions allow, bicycles will also be permitted from the East Entrance to the east end of Sylvan Pass. Check the  Spring and Fall Bicycling web page  for road status. Bikes are not allowed on the remaining interior park roads until they start to open to public automobile access at 8 a.m. Frid...

  Spring in the park: A bike ride from West Yellowstone to Gibbon Falls