Yellowstone News and Information

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  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 is Warming at Its Fastest Rate in 1,250 Years

  One chest of gold, five deaths: The search for Forrest Fenn's treasure

  Car rental rates are through the roof, but here’s how you can save money this summer

  Playing Russian Roulette with Grizzly Matron 399 and the Bears of Yellowstone

  Yellowstone tourist is no ‘bison whisperer,’ just reckless

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

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  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

  Yellowstone National Park is hotter than ever

  The Yellowstone Lake cutthroat trout recovery story

  Parks could see busiest summer ever

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News Release Boaters and anglers reminded to drain, clean, and dry Help prevent the spread of invasive species and have watercraft inspected before launching on park waters Park staff inspects boat at aquatic invasive species check station NPS Photo/J. Bonney News Release Date: May 18, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307.739.3393 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 MOOSE, WY— Local residents and visitors to Grand Teton National Park are reminded to do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and have their watercraft inspected before launching on park waters. Those who recreate on park waters have a responsibility to drain, clean, and dry their vessel, as well as check fishing gear before launching in the park. The park is working in partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to provide education, watercraft inspections, and monitoring to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species into Wyoming. All watercraft ente

  Snow made from wastewater? A ski club near Yellowstone is working on making it happen

  A do-it-yourself guide for estimating the height of geyser eruptions

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

  Game and Fish says hunting has helped stabilize gray wolf population, manage conflicts

  Should Native Americans control national parks? Examining an argument for reparations

Hawks Rest Pack Bridge Replacement Project Resumes

  Yellowstone Joins The National Parks Foundation x adidas ZX 8000 Capsule

  Man charged with DUI in wild Yellowstone rollover crash

  Golfer Who Hit Golf Balls in Yellowstone & Mount Rushmore Apologizes

  Tourist Season Begins as Yellowstone National Park Opens Up East Entrance

  Forest Service puts timber project near West Yellowstone on hold

  Out of Hibernation: Opening Yellowstone for the Season

  Tolerance key to grizzly bear conservation, state says

  Yellowstone superintendent talks housing, other park goals

  News Release Weather-permitting, South Entrance and select roads in Yellowstone National Park to open May 14 Spring views of the park road near the South Entrance NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: May 12, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , 307-344-2015 Weather-permitting, the following roads will open Friday, May 14, at 8 a.m. to public motorists:  South Entrance to West Thumb  Lake Village to West Thumb  West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass)   Conditions can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions.  For road status updates:  Visit  park roads .   Text "82190" to 888-777 to receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).  Call (307) 344-2117.  For road construction information:  Visit  road construction .  Expect traffic pattern changes and/or

  Tourist Season Begins: Woman Charged By Grizzly Bear In Yellowstone

  Wolf numbers about flat in Wyoming range

  News Release Stabilization Efforts Underway on Mormon Row Historic House Limited Public Access During Preservation Activities NPS Photo/K. Birmingham News Release Date: May 11, 2021 Contact: Denise German, 307.739.3393 Contact: CJ Adams, 307.739.3431 Contact: Maddy Johnson, 307.201.7660 MOOSE, WY- The National Park Service and Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working in partnership to preserve and stabilize the historic John Moulton property, including the Pink House, on Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park. The area will be closed to the public now through mid-summer for preservation activities. The project will include structural foundation work to stabilize the Pink House and its iconic stucco, serving to improve the visitor experience through preservation of this important historic landscape. Preservation and conservation professionals completed analyses of the building’s condition and recent monitoring efforts indicated that

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YVO Update of Activity at Yellowstone and Plans for Summer Fieldwork Detailed Description It's May, the snow is melting and the roads are mostly open, so it's time for geologists, geophysicist and geochemists to head into Yellowstone to start projects they have been planning for the last several months. Next week, a field team will deploy a temporary GPS network to help “densify” the network of continuous GPS stations already in place. The temporary GPS stations are low profile, low power, aren't radio connected, and will need to be picked up later this year before the snow starts to fall. Each statio

  ‘You don’t see this at other entrances’ - Park’s east gate opening a big event for locals

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  News Release Caution: Elk calving season begins soon. Be aware of your surroundings! An elk calf nurses between cars in the Mammoth administration parking lot NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: May 7, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , 307-344-2015 Elk calving season will begin soon in Yellowstone National Park.   Cow elk are much more aggressive towards people during the calving season and may charge or kick.  Stay alert. Look around corners before exiting buildings or walking around blind spots: cow elk may bed their calves near buildings and cars.  Keep at least 25 yards from elk at all times.   If an elk charges you, find shelter in your vehicle or behind a tall, sturdy barrier as quickly as possible.   You are responsible for your own safety.   Visit  Elk  for more information.

  Yellowstone, Grand Teton agree to vaccination, testing rules with bus tour operators

  Spring lovers lollygag in Yellowstone's off-season serenity

  News Release Weather-permitting, East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park opens Friday, May 7 East Entrance Road conditions at Sylvan Pass NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: May 5, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass) and Lake Village to Canyon Village will open Friday, May 7, at 8 a.m. to public motorists. A significant snowpack still exists in the Sylvan Pass area . Park rangers will monitor avalanche conditions. Temporary road closures may occur. Conditions in Yellowstone can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily close due to poor driving conditions. Find current road status on the park website  and by calling (307) 344-2117. To receive Yellowstone National Park road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). Conditions permitti

Yellowstone: Fishing Bridge is ready for summer 2021

  Wheeling It: Accessibility Guide to Yellowstone National Park           Wheelchair-accessible walkways lead from parking areas to Old Faithful Geyser, and from the visitor center to other hydrothermal features.              NPS/Neal Herbert        Also see Accessibility on the Yellowstone National Park Website.

 Gray wolf population grows outside trophy-game area

  Biologist: Bison a boost, not bust to Park grasslands

  Biking bliss in Yellowstone comes with some caveats

  Yellowstone badger spotted

  Calving season underway, ‘red dogs’ arrive

  Yellowstone National Park investigating “illegal acts” after golfer chips golf balls across the park

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 Yellowstone bans springtime biking at South Gate

  Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) The spectacular columns of Sheepeater Cliffs Release Date: April 26, 2021 A small side road on the highway between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction leads to Sheepeater Cliffs, a spectacular example of columnar jointing in a lava flow. Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Michael Poland, geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey and Scientist-in-Charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. Slow cooling of a basaltic lava flow that was erupted about 500,000 years ago resulted in the formation of hexagonal columns at Sheepeater Cliff, in Yellowstone National Park. (Credit: Michael Poland, U.S. Geological Survey. Public domain.) Visitors to Yellowstone might have noticed a small sign between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction that points dow

  $40,000 reward offered for female grizzly killed west of Yellowstone

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  Yellowstone National Park Ranger host virtual education program

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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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Automated Shuttle Pilot    ( also see Facebook post )   Courtesy Local Motors Important: May 24–July 12, the shuttles will run the hotel to visitor services route. July 13 is a changeover day, meaning no service. July 14–August 31, the shuttles will run between the campground and visitor services.   Shuttle Route Information Dates in 2021 Route Stops Times May 24–July 12 Visitor Services Moran Lodge Washburn Lodge 7:00 am–10:00 am 12:30 pm–3:30 pm 6:00 pm–9:00 pm July 14–August 31 Visitor Services Amphitheater & Campground Services Middle Campground Upper Campground 7:00 am–10:00 am 2:30 pm–3:30 pm 6:00 pm–9:00 pm   Questions & Answers Why and how was Beep, Inc. selected to operate the pilot? Why did the National Park Service select Yellowstone to pilot automated vehicle shuttle technologies? How will the park work to ensure visitor safety throughout the duration of the pilot? How is this projec