Yellowstone News and Information

  NEWS RELEASE Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park this summer season           Plan like a Park Ranger: Purchase Your Pass Online           NPS / Jacob W. Frank MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On March 1, 150 years ago, Yellowstone became America’s first national park for all to enjoy. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Listen and learn from park rangers by watching this  video . Follow the top 10 things to know to enjoy your visit and protect the park today and for the next 150 years! 1. Buy Your Park Entrance Pass Online Reservations are not required to enter the park – you just need a park entrance pass. Save time at entrance stations by  purchasing your pass online  before you arrive. Keep in mind summer is busy, so be prepar

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  NEWS RELEASE Yellowstone National Park reminds boaters, anglers to clean, drain and dry; Protect park waters: Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species       AIS technicians decontaminating a motorized boat and trailer       NPS / Jacob W. Frank MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Yellowstone National Park announces boating and fishing season will begin Saturday, May 28, and emphasizes  clean, drain and dry  to prevent the spread of  aquatic invasive species (AIS)  and protect park waters. The season will close Oct. 31. Boaters and anglers must  clean, drain and dry  all boats and equipment prior to arriving in the park to minimize the risk of introducing AIS into Yellowstone’s waters. Watercraft equipped with sealed internal ballast tanks are banned from all park waters as inspections cannot always detect aquatic invaders in these types of boats. In addition, felt-soled footwear is banned because they can carry microscopic disease organisms even after cleaning. Clean, Drain, Dry Boaters

  Anticipate temporary road closures on East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park due to increased avalanche danger; Stay informed about road status      East Entrance Road conditions at Sylvan Pass NPS      NPS/Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  May 16, 2022 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 The East Entrance Road between the East Entrance and Fishing Bridge will close for periods of time Monday, May 16 through Wednesday, May 18 because of increased avalanche danger from recent snowfall and warm temperatures. The road closed today, May 16, at 11 a.m. and will be closed until 7 p.m. Anticipate midday road closures on May 17 and May 18. Stay informed about up-to-date road conditions in Yellowstone: Visit  Park Roads . To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text “82190” to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). Call (307) 344-2117. Conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring, and roads c

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  Yellowstone National Park partners with Yellowstone Forever on new sustainability efforts I           NPS employee charging an electric vehicle           NPS / Neal Herbert n celebration of Earth Day, Yellowstone Forever and Yellowstone National Park are excited to announce new sustainability efforts to meet the challenges of the future while setting the standard for resource conservation and stewardship worldwide. These sustainability projects will support climate change mitigation efforts that conserve resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect Yellowstone’s resources for the benefit of this and future generations. Yellowstone Forever has committed to funding sustainability projects identified by Yellowstone National Park as those with opportunity to reduce impacts on the environment while improving wildlife habitat, enhancing visitor experiences, and improving employee living and working conditions. "Yellowstone Forever and their corporate partners have been incr

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  Select Yellowstone National Park roads open April 15 Ranger at East Entrance hands out a park map NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  April 7, 2022 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307)344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2022, select  roads  in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public for the season, weather permitting. On Saturday, April 16, entrance fees will be waived in celebration of  National Park Week . Roads open to the public April 15 West Entrance to Old Faithful Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful (via Norris) Norris to Canyon Village North Entrance to Mammoth Hot Springs to Northeast Entrance (open year-round)   Changes in 2022 The road between Canyon Village and Tower-Roosevelt (Dunraven Pass) opens  May 27 at noon . Fishing  and  boating  seasons begin May 28 and will close  Oct. 31 . Three major  road improvement projects  will occur this year. All three projects will cause major delays (Lewis River Bridge, Old Faithful to

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  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. Friday, April 15. C

  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. Friday, April 15.

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