by June 14th, 2022. 11:10am MST The following information is directly from Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cameron (Cam) Sholly via multiple sources. This is all the information we currently have from Yellowstone National Park and I will be updating this and other relevant information as quickly as I can. Please know that this situation is still …
About The Historic Flood and Your Plans to Visit Yellowstone
Tuesday, June 14th, 2022. 9:10am The flooding we are experiencing in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the highest encountered in recorded history. In some places, the river levels were said to be nearly double compared the previous high flood mark. Many of my friends are trapped, many are stranded, and all of us are worried about …
This Week in Yellowstone June 10th through June 16th, 2022
This week in Yellowstone should be a little wet, a little wild, and a lot of awesome. In this edition, I take a look at the Memorial Day visitation numbers, as well as share about the name change of a mountain in the park, celebrate the reopening of the Beartooth Highway, share the best hikes …
The Beartooth Highway is Open for 2022! (Again)
After opening for a handful of hours on May 27th, the scenic and amazing Beartooth Highway was quickly closed due to a serious snowstorm slamming the region over Memorial Day Weekend. The closure lasted for 12 days, before officials announced it was reopening on Thursday, June 9th. The road will be open until it is …
This Week in Yellowstone: June 3rd through June 9th, 2022
Coming to Yellowstone this week? Be ready for some rain, then the return of some warmth around the region. Bears are active and so are the wolves. Hiking trails are opening, elk are having babies, and popular overlooks are now accessible. If you are headed to the park this week, be ready for a memorable …
The First Bison Goring of 2022 Has Occurred in Yellowstone National Park
It brings me no glee or happiness to report that the first reported bison goring of the year has occurred in Yellowstone National Park. On the morning of May 30, 2022, a visitor from Ohio was tossed 10 feet into the air after goring them. The woman who was injured was reportedly 10 feet away …
This Week in Yellowstone: May 27th through June 2nd, 2022
This Week in Yellowstone will be a good one! Both Dunraven Pass and the Beartooth Highway are opening (weather permitting/check conditions), wildlife watching will continue to be incredible, and snow may fall over the three day weekend. In this edition, I also look at a bear attack that both shocked and horrified park visitors and …
This Week in Yellowstone: May 20th through May 26th, 2022
This Week in Yellowstone is for bear and wolf lovers. I should clarify. If you love seeing wolves and bears, this week will be one you enjoy immensely. Wolf pups are out and playing, while bears are around nearly every corner in the northern part of the park. The weather will continue to improve after …
This Week in Yellowstone May 13th through May 19th, 2022
This week in Yellowstone, I take a look at the closest place to use the restroom once you enter the park, share with you the locations where wildlife is best seen right now, and even take a look at where to hike to avoid most of the mud and snow. This coming week will be …
This Week in Yellowstone National Park: May 6th through May 12th, 2022
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 …