High waters have washed out part of the road connecting Tower Junction and the Northeast Entrance just west of Soda Butte, forcing a temporary road closure and impacting travel in Yellowstone National Park.
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Two Yellowstone Campgrounds Open Today Under Limited Circumstances
The weather woes that delayed openings for much of Yellowstone National Park is also affecting two campgrounds in the northeast corner of the Park, as Pebble Creek and Slough Creek are opening today under limited circumstances.
Read More »Officials Ban Tent Camping in Three Cooke City Campgrounds
Concerns about potential bear incidents have prompted Gallatin National Forest officials to allow only hard-sided campers in three Cooke City-area campgrounds, including one where a rampaging bear killed a man last summer.
Read More »Yellowstone Crackdown on Unsafe Vehicles Pays Off
This year's crackdown on unsafe commercial vehicles operating in Yellowstone National Park paid off with the arrest of a tour driver operating with a suspended driver's license, driving a 14-passenger bus that did not meet safety standards.
Read More »Comment on Yellowstone Winter Use Plan Via Webinar
Yellowstone National Park officials want to hear what you have to say about the draft Winter Use Plan currently under review -- so much that webinars have been scheduled to allow for remote access.
Read More »Mark Your Calendar: Free Yellowstone Admission Day Next Tuesday
Looking to save a few bucks? The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at all national parks, including Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, on Tuesday, June 21.
Read More »Running All Summer in Yellowstone: Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics
Looking for a great Yellowstone National Park summer activity for the kids that's also educational? We'd recommend the Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics, held all summer at Mammoth Hot Springs and Old Faithful Visitor Center.
Read More »Beartooth Highway Open for Season
Better late than never: After two weeks of delays caused by heavy, late spring snow conditions, the Beartooth Highway opened to vehicle traffic this morning, allowing unfettered travel between Red Lodge and Cooke City.
Read More »Plan Ahead: Yellowstone Association Offers Winter Seminar Registration
It seems a little off-kilter to offer registration for Winter 2011-2012 events when plenty of snow from last winter is still on the ground, but the Yellowstone Association will begin accepting registrations for winter field seminars on June 15 for members, one week later for non-members.
Read More »Hallac New Chief of Yellowstone Center for Resources
Dave Hallac, chief biologist for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks, will take over the reins at the Yellowstone Center for Resources (YCR) and will oversee the majority of Yellowstone National Park’s natural and cultural resources management functions.
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