A Grand Teton and Yellowstone mask mandate returns, as rising COVID-19 rates causes the National Park Service to require masks in crowded outdoor spaces and all indoor spaces.
Read More »Big 2021 Yellowstone Fourth of July weekend
It was a big Yellowstone Fourth of July weekend this year, as almost 50,000 vehicle entries were recorded over the holiday, representing an 8 percent rise over 2019.
Read More »Grand Teton fire danger upgraded to high
And the dry, warm conditions continue: the Grand Teton fire danger has been upgraded by the National Park Service to high, as no rain is present in the 10-day weather forecast.
Read More »First 2021 Yellowstone bear incident reported
The first 2021 Yellowstone bear incident has been reported to National Park Service officials, as a solo hiker was attacked while hiking on Beaver Ponds Trail at Mammoth Hot Springs.
Read More »Demand makes Yellowstone overnight trip planning a challenge
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.
Read More »More Yellowstone openings on tap today
With the opening of several road segments today at 8 a.m., all roads slated to be open this year in Yellowstone National Park are accessible to the public.
Read More »Testing of Yellowstone automated shuttles begins in May
We were warned Yellowstone automated shuttles were on the way in 2021, and they’ll be here in May, when testing of two new systems begins at Canyon Village.
Read More »Yellowstone roads open this weekend
Yellowstone roads open this Friday, when western portions of the Grand Loop road will allow motorized traffic at 8 a.m. on April 16.
Read More »Let the 2021 Yellowstone summer season begin
With the opening of the 49-mile stretch of road between West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs open today to bicyclists, we can now proclaim a start to the 2021 Yellowstone summer season–just in time for a weekend heat wave.
Read More »Expanded Yellowstone campground reservations on tap
Expanded Yellowstone campground reservations are on tap for three more areas–Mammoth, Slough Creek and a portion of Pebble Creek–beginning at the end of the month.
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