Tag Archives: Xanterra

Change in summer 2020 Yellowstone plans: Old Faithful Inn may open

Xanterra has altered its summer 2020 Yellowstone plans, still offering limited lodging options but holding out the possibility that Old Faithful Inn may open this year.

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Plan ahead: 2021 Yellowstone lodging reservations on sale June 1

Old Faithful Inn

The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything, including planning for next year, as Xanterra announces 2021 Yellowstone lodging reservations will go on sale June 1–and only online to start.

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Calls for a Yellowstone spring closure emerging

Old Faithful Fall 2019

Local and state politicians are calling for a Yellowstone spring closure as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus impacting so much of American society. Here’s the latest on what could impact spring and summer travel in Yellowstone National Park.

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Xanterra Yellowstone lodges closed through May 21

Old Faithful Inn

Concessionaire Xanterra is suspending down all public national parks operations, including Yellowstone lodges and dining, through May 21 in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Decision Clears Way for Yellowstone Seasonal Employee Housing

Yellowstone National Park

We could see construction of sorely needed Yellowstone seasonal employee housing after the National Park Service (NPS) acting Intermountain Regional Director signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the environmental assessment (EA).

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New Yellowstone Concessionaire Housing Proposed

Yellowstone bison 2019

The National Park Service is seeking public comment about potential new Yellowstone concessionaire housing, as Xanterra and Delaware North are proposing solutions to a continual challenge.

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Variable Pricing Arrives at Yellowstone Hotels

Old Faithful Inn

Variable pricing, also known at demand-based pricing, is coming to Yellowstone hotels, as the National Park Service is allowing Xanterra to alter its pricing structure at Old Faithful Inn, Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Canyon Village.

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Sorting Through Yellowstone’s Lost and Found Department

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

Assorted pets including cats and dogs. Nearly 400 hats, mostly baseball caps. Tons of sunglasses. A set of dentures. Many pillows. A walker. And, even, a toupee.

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Start of Yellowstone’s Winter Season Approaches

Yellowstone National Park’s winter season is just a day away from opening.

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Reliving Mission 66 in the New Canyon Village Restaurants

Canyon Village is embracing its funky self.

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