Yellowstone News and Information

  Problem grizzly or problem people? A Togwotee Pass standoff

  Lawsuit challenges gray wolf harvest near Yellowstone National Park

  High-elevation forests now burning more frequently than any time in the past 2,000 years   As climate change dries out high-elevation forests, they become more flammable and are burning with increasing frequency. Depicted is the Druid Complex, which included six lightning-sparked fires that started inside Yellowstone National Park in 2013. Credit: Mike Lewelling / National Park Service  

Grizzly bear 'Felicia' and her cubs may be euthanized for being too close to Wyoming road   Also see: News Release U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Partners Conducting Grizzly Hazing Operations on Togwotee Pass, Public Asked to Avoid Area Irresponsible human behavior escalates need for management actions For Immediate Release June 11, 2021 DENVER – As a result of continued harassment by wildlife viewers creating unsafe conditions on Togwotee Pass in Wyoming, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and partners plan to conduct targeted hazing operations on grizzly bear 863. The Service and partners ask the public to avoid the area if possible and not interfere with these management operations, currently planned for the remainder of June 2021. Allowing wildlife experts to address this issue uninterrupted will increase the chances of this management tactic being successful. People and cars dangerously close to a grizzly bear

  10 Important Ranger Tips For A Great National Park Visit

  National Park Nature Walks, Episode 6: Yellowstone Bison and Marsh Birds

  When the bison come back, will the ecosystem follow?

  Yellowstone’s gravest threat to visitors (it’s not what you might think) Release Date: May 31, 2021 Yellowstone National Park is truly a wonder of nature, globally appreciated for its untamed beauty. Visited by millions each year, tourists travel from all over the world to witness its unique environment. However, while enjoying Wonderland, visitors should also keep safety in mind. Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Erin Krieger, student in Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming, and Mairin Sims, Laramie High School student. With the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend, summer is upon us!  And for many, that means holiday time.  What better place to take a holiday than Yellowstone?  But while enjoying the spectacle of America’s first National Park, please keep safety in min

  2021 Summer Field Seminars: A variety of June seminars coming up

  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 Biologists set to begin 2021 grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park; Public reminded to heed warning signs Grizzly bear near Frying Pan Spring NPS/Jim Peaco News Release Date: May 27, 2021 BOZEMAN - As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with the National Park Service, is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific capture operations are once again about to begin within Yellowstone National Park. Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) will begin field captures on June 1 and continue through October 16. Capture operations can include a variety of activities, but all areas where work is being conducted will have primary access points marked with warning signs. It is critical that all members of the public heed th

  Yellowstone seeing progress on lake trout suppression

  Officials investigate incident involving woman approaching grizzly bears in Yellowstone

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 -

  Yellowstone tourist is no ‘bison whisperer,’ just reckless

 New Idaho Law Calls For Killing 90% Of The State's Wolves

Yellowstone to hold virtual meeting on park fish restoration work

  The Yellowstone Lake cutthroat trout recovery story

  Parks could see busiest summer ever

 VIDEO: What Happens When a Wolf Pack Surrounds a Grizzly in Yellowstone?