This Week in Yellowstone, more roads open, another campground is available for memorable nights, and the Old Faithful Inn can once again be wandered. Bears are active and commonly seen, while the wolves have been continuing to put on a show. Snow and rain will fall, but spring is just around the corner, as demonstrated by …
This Week in Yellowstone: April 29th through May 5th, 2022
This Week in Yellowstone, I celebrate an increased snowpack, highlight another road to hike before it opens to cars, and even give hiking tips for the mud and snow season we are currently in. The wolves have been putting on a show in the northern range and bear sightings have increased, so if you are …
This Week In Yellowstone- April 22nd through April 28th, 2022
This Week in Yellowstone, I take a look at the first week of open roads, briefly discuss visitor responsibly before sharing some under the radar experiences that are perfect for this coming week. Whether you want to see wildlife, wander the boardwalks around geysers and hot springs, or just drive from scenic point to scenic …
This Week in Yellowstone- April 8th through April 14th, 2022
This Week in Yellowstone, a winter storm is coming despite it being spring. The bears and wolves have been feasting close to the roads, while animals of all shapes and sizes have returned to the region. Most of the park roads open in a week, but that doesn’t mean this week won’t have some amazing …
Olympic National Park’s Ruby Beach to be Closed This Spring/Summer
On March 30th, 2022, Olympic National Park officials announced that the Ruby Beach area of Olympic National Park would be closed for at least part of the summer. In a somewhat vague press release, a construction project was announced for the road and parking area at this popular and scenic spot along the wild Olympic …
This Week in Yellowstone- April 1st through April 7th, 2022
This Week in Yellowstone, we take a look at a recent bear incident outside the park, glance at visitation numbers, wander an old stagecoach road and celebrate spring. There is snow still in the forecast, but signs of spring are emerging around every corner of the park. Be ready for cold weather and keep an …
This Week in Yellowstone: March 25th through March 31st, 2022
This week in Yellowstone, we will have heat and snow, wolves and bears and more bluebird sightings. I also share one of my favorite hikes for this time of the year and warn about mud season. The roads are open for biking and running, and the snowpack is melting. Spring has arrived in Yellowstone and …
This Week in Yellowstone National Park: March 18th through March 24th, 2022
This week in Yellowstone, we look at the final Montana wolf hunt numbers, talk about toilet paper and give an update on roads, wildlife and the snowpack. The bears are getting more visible, the bluebirds will be here any minute, and bison are starting to shed their winter coats. If you are lucky enough to …
This Week in Yellowstone: March 11th through March 17th, 2022
This Week In Yellowstone, I recap the amazing wildlife sightings of last week, give an unfortunate update on the region’s snowpack, and then liven things back up with a talk about bear spray and share a spot where you can have an entire valley of solitude. If you are headed to the park this week, …
Grizzly Bears Are Now Active in Yellowstone National Park!
We can “bearly” contain our happiness with this news! The first official grizzly bear sighting of 2022 has occurred in Yellowstone National Park! The inevitable return to warmer weather is showing signs of occurring. We are a still a long ways off from wildflowers and open Park roads, but the bears are “waking up.”