Making Plans

Unless you made your reservations months ago, a Yellowstone overnight trip in 2021 will be a challenge, with lodging virtually sold out for the summer and available regional housing on the expensive side.

We have two more Yellowstone fires reported — one already contained, one out — as the Bacon Rind Fire expands to 1,388 acres and causes Park officials to potentially deploy pilot cars due to heavy smoke.

With 940,563 visits last month — the fifth busiest July ever — 2018 Yellowstone visitation is slightly up from 2017, though still trailing 2016’s record numbers.

It’s high season in Yellowstone, but it’s still possible to get out and enjoy the Park without having to share it with a gazillion other tourists and their shrieking kids. How? Go for a Yellowstone day hike.

Most of Yellowstone National Park’s interior roads and entrances will close 8 a.m. Monday, November 6 to wheeled vehicles.

Madison Campground has closed for the summer season in Yellowstone National Park.

The Old Faithful Inn, Canyon Lodge and Cabins and the Yellowstone Lake Hotel have closed for the 2017 summer season in Yellowstone National Park.

The Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park has closed for the season, along with several other park facilities.

Yellowstone National Park is inviting photographers to give presentations at the 15th Annual Fall Photo Festival.

Come to Yellowstone National Park Saturday, September 23 and celebrate the park’s raptor population during the annual Hawk Watch.