November 05, 2008
Winter Use Proposed Rule Released for Public CommentA proposed rule concerning winter use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is now out for public review and comment.
November 03, 2008
Parks Seek Public Comment on New Winter Use Proposal
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are seeking public comment on a new plan to guide the management of winter use in the parks.
October 22, 2008
Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation
Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation in Yellowstone National Park
October 16, 2008
Yellowstone National Park Solicits Comments
Yellowstone National Park Solicits Comments for Miller Creek Trail Project
October 10, 2008
Winter Takes an Early Swipe at Yellowstone
The beauty of winter is descending on Yellowstone in the form of an early season snow storm that is passing through the area. Park visitors should be prepared for winter weather and driving conditions, including temporary road closures and delays, for at least a few days.
October 08, 2008
Yellowstone to Complete Hazard Fuels Reduction Project
Firefighters from Yellowstone National Park and the Shoshone National Forest are in the process of completing a hazard fuel reduction project which began during last year’s Columbine Fire.
October 01, 2008
Yellowstone and Grand Teton to Consider Options on New Temporary Winter Use Plan
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are considering all legal options on a temporary plan for oversnow vehicle travel this winter.
September 29, 2008
Visitor Services & Roads Transition to Fall & Winter Season
Fresh snow on mountain peaks, overnight freezing temperatures, and the bugling of bull elk are all signs that fall has arrived in Yellowstone National Park.
September 29, 2008
Yellowstone Reminds Hunters of Park Regulations
With the opening of hunting seasons on lands surrounding Yellowstone National Park, hunters are reminded that hunting is not permitted within the park. Though most of the park boundary is well marked, it is the responsibility of the hunters to ensure they do not hunt within the park.
September 19, 2008
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Exploring Winter Options
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks continue to explore ways the parks might be open to motorized oversnow travel this winter, in light of a court order issued earlier this week. Park mangers and staff members, in consultation with attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of the Interior, are looking at a wide range of options which might provide for motorized oversnow access this winter.
September 16, 2008
Yellowstone Seeks Public Comment on Future of Cell Phones and WiFi
Yellowstone National Park has completed work on a plan which addresses the future of wireless communications in the park.
September 16, 2008
Yellowstone to Waive Entrance Fee on National Public Lands Day
All National Park Service sites, including Yellowstone National Park, will offer free visitor admission on Saturday, September 27, in honor of National Public Lands Day. All Entrance fees, including commercial tour entrance fees and transportation entrance fees, will be waived on this day. A seven-day pass to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is normally $25 for a private, non-commercial vehicle.
September 15, 2008
1988 Fires Subject of Ninth Biennial Scientific Conference
An international "Who’s Who" of wildland fire management and science is set to gather in Jackson, Wyoming, later this month to take a look back at the 1988 fires in Yellowstone and the northern Rockies.
September 12, 2008
Fall Teacher Workshops Offered in Yellowstone National Park
The National Park Service and its educational partner, the Yellowstone Association Institute, are teaming up to offer two teacher workshops in the park this fall thanks to generous funding from the Yellowstone Park Foundation.
September 12, 2008
Elk Rut Causes Safety Hazards in Yellowstone
Issues involving people and wildlife are a year ‘round challenge for rangers in Yellowstone National Park, but never more so than when elk gather at Mammoth Hot Springs in the fall.
September 05, 2008
Yellowstone 2008 Summer Visitation Up
After a record June, Yellowstone National Park visitation remained strong in July and August, and remains on a near record pace for all of 2008.
The park recorded 735,572 recreational visits in August. Overall, visitation for the three summer months was up over 30-thousand visitors compared to the same period last year.
August 26, 2008
Yellowstone to Begin Native Vegetation Project
Yellowstone National Park staff members are beginning a pilot project to restore former agricultural fields to native vegetation species that will benefit pronghorn antelope and other wildlife habitat. The project will be focused in the park along the Old Yellowstone Trail/ Yellowstone River corridor northwest of Gardiner, Montana.
August 18, 2008
Blood Test Required for All Stock Entering Yellowstone
Owners of horses, mules, and burros need to have proof that their animals have recently been tested for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) before bringing them into Yellowstone National Park.
August 07, 2008
Yellowstone's Summer Bison Population Estimate
Yellowstone Bison Summer Population Estimate Released
August 06, 2008
LeHardy Fire Updates
Daily updates on the LeHardy Fire in the park may be found at:
http://inciweb.org/incident/1443/
August 03, 2008
Firefighters Continue To Improve Southern Flank Of LeHardy Fire
Firefighters on the LeHardy Fire made good progress Sunday in their efforts to create a wider fire line between the southern flank of the fire and Fishing Bridge. Roads and recreation areas in Yellowstone Park are open.
August 03, 2008
LeHardy Fire In Yellowstone Grows To 4,260 Acres
Gusty winds and low humidity resulted in a very active fire day Saturday on the LeHardy Fire in Yellowstone National Park.There is no risk to visitors and all park entrance and seasonal services are open.
August 01, 2008
Continued Progress On LeHardy Fire In Yellowstone
Firefighters continued to make good progress Friday on the LeHardy Fire north of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park.
The LeHardy Fire does not pose a threat to visitors. The fire is burning away from the Grand Loop Road and the Fishing Bridge area deeper into the backcountry.
August 01, 2008
Portion of Artists' Paintpots Area Reopens
The western portion of the Artists’ Paintpots Trail will reopen to the public at 7 a.m. Saturday morning, August 2.
August 01, 2008
Yellowstone to Hold Construction Update Meetings
Staff members from Yellowstone National Park will be traveling to neighboring communities in the coming weeks to offer updates on the anticipated impacts of several construction projects.
August 01, 2008
Grand Loop Road Between Fishing Bridge and Mud Volcano (Canyon) Reopens
The Grand Loop Road between Fishing Bridge and Mud Volcano reopened to traffic at noon Friday. Visitors will be required to travel through the area without stopping. There could be temporary traffic delays of up to ten minutes as helicopters continue to fly over the area and drop water on the fire.
August 01, 2008
Firefighters Make Progress on LeHardy Fire Thursday
Lighter winds and additional firefighters resulted in a day of significant progress on the LeHardy Fire in Yellowstone National Park.
Mapping conducted after a late Thursday afternoon reconnaissance flight has resulted in a revised, lower fire size estimate of 505 acres.
It’s unknown when the road between Fishing Bridge and Mud Volcano will reopen to travel. Updated Yellowstone National Park road information is available 24 hours a day by calling 307-344-2117.
July 31, 2008
LeHardy Fire Now 600 Acres
The LeHardy Fire north of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park was estimated at 600 acres as dusk fell Wednesday night.
July 30, 2008
Fire Burning Near Fishing Bridge
A fire caused by a downed powerline and fanned by gusty afternoon winds, has led to the temporary closure of a section of the Grand Loop Road north of Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park.
July 28, 2008
Yellowstone Seeks Public Input on Lamar River Bridge Project
Yellowstone National Park is planning to repair or replace a bridge on the park’s Northeast Entrance road.
July 24, 2008
Second Aggressive Black Bear Euthanized In Yellowstone
Rangers in Yellowstone National Park removed a 130-pound sub-adult male black bear because it became conditioned to human food, posing a continuing threat to the safety of park visitors and employees. This is the second conditioned black bear to be euthanized since July 10.
July 21, 2008
Amended Record of Decision on Winter Use in Yellowstone
An amended Record of Decision addressing a long-term plan to guide management of winter use over Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone National Park has been signed by Mike Snyder, Director of the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service (NPS).
July 10, 2008
Aggressive Black Bear Captured and Euthanized
Rangers in Yellowstone National Park have trapped and removed a black bear because its aggressive behavior posed a continuing threat to the safety of park visitors and employees.
July 02, 2008
Yellowstone Reports Record June Visitation
Visitation to Yellowstone National Park hit a new record in June, and is on a near record pace for the first six months of the year.
July 01, 2008
Enjoy a Safe Holiday Weekend in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park staff would like to ensure that visitors to the park enjoy the holiday weekend safely and get the most out of their visit.
June 27, 2008
Boy Injured by Yellowstone Bison
A 12-year-old Pennsylvania boy was flipped in the air by a bison near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone this morning.
June 26, 2008
Blood Test Required Before Bringing Stock Into Yellowstone
Owners of horses, mules, and burros need to have proof that their animals have recently been tested for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) before bringing them into Yellowstone National Park.
June 20, 2008
Yellowstone Moves 45th Parallel
Yellowstone’s 45th parallel sign, a popular tourist stop on the North Entrance Road, has been moved to a new location.
June 19, 2008
Greater Yellowstone Parks Debut Virtual Research Learning Center
New Web Site Connects People To The Latest Scientific Information
Scholars from eight to eighty now have a new way to access the latest research about four national park sites in Montana and Wyoming.
June 16, 2008
Beartooth Pass Reopens
Road crews from Yellowstone National Park were able to clear snow from the last high elevation section of the Beartooth Highway to reopen the road to through traffic late Sunday morning.
June 09, 2008
Yellowstone Road Crews Struggle with Late Season Snow Storms
While the calendar indicates the start of summer is only days away, it hasn’t even felt like spring on some recent days in Yellowstone National Park.
June 04, 2008
Teacher Workshops Offered in Yellowstone
The National Park Service (NPS) and its official educational partner, the Yellowstone Association Institute, are teaming up to offer a series of teacher workshops in the park this summer and fall thanks to generous funding from the Yellowstone Park Foundation.
June 03, 2008
DNA Tests Show Remains Those of Missing Belgrade Woman
DNA tests have confirmed that remains discovered in Yellowstone last fall are those of a woman missing for nearly three years.
June 02, 2008
Avalanches Cause New Temporary Closure of Beartooth Highway
Avalanches have prompted another temporary closure of the Beartooth Highway. It’s the second temporary closure of the road in less than a week.
May 30, 2008
Beartooth Pass To Reopen Saturday Morning
The Beartooth Highway, the section of US-212 linking Red L0dge, Montana, with Cooke City, Silver Gate, and the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park,is set to reopen to travel Saturday morning.
Park road crews have also been able to clear snow from the road between Tower Fall and Canyon Junction over Dunraven Pass. It opens for the season at 8 o’clock Saturday morning.
May 30, 2008
Yellowstone's Artists' Paintpots Area Temporarily Closed
The Artists’ Paintpots area in Yellowstone National Park has been temporarily closed due to visitor safety concerns.
May 30, 2008
What Makes An Old Geyser Faithful
New research suggests that how often Old Faithful and other Yellowstone geysers erupt may depend on annual rainfall patterns.
May 23, 2008
Beartooth Pass Open in Time for Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
Road crews from Yellowstone National Park and the Montana Department of Transportation have cleared the latest snowfall from the Beartooth Pass.
May 22, 2008
Yellowstone Open For Memorial Day Weekend Though Weather Forces Some Delays
The long-awaited Memorial Day Weekend begins Friday, and Yellowstone maintenance crews are working hard to offset the challenging weather so that visitors can still enjoy the park.
May 21, 2008
All Roads Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Dunraven Pass, between Tower Fall and Canyon, and the Beartooth Highway (Highway 212), outside the park’s Northeast Entrance, will open at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23, weather permitting. All other park roads have opened for the season.
May 19, 2008
Bison Heading Back to Summer Ranges
Winter is finally releasing its grasp on Yellowstone National Park. Recent warm temperatures and abundant sunshine have led to rapid snowmelt and new spring plant growth.
May 16, 2008
Road Reopens Between Canyon Junction And Fishing Bridge
Temporary repairs have been completed, allowing travel to resume Friday afternoon over Yellowstone’s Grand Loop Road from Canyon Junction through Hayden Valley to Fishing Bridge and Lake Village. Updated Yellowstone National Park road information is available 24 hours a day by calling (307) 344-2117.
May 15, 2008
Additional Work Needed to Reopen Road South of Canyon
ADDITIONAL WORK NEEDED TO REOPEN ROAD SOUTH OF CANYON
Image of Road Work
Park maintenance crews continue to work on a section of Yellowstone’s Grand Loop Road south of Canyon Junction which gave way Monday afternoon.
May 13, 2008
Opening of Norris Campground Delayed
Due to the heaviest snowfall in a decade, the opening of Norris Campground in Yellowstone National Park will be delayed.
May 13, 2008
West Yellowstone Bison Hazing Operation Set to Begin Wednesday
The five agencies operating under the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP) are planning a joint operation to begin moving bison in the area of West Yellowstone, Montana, to their summer range in the interior of Yellowstone National Park.
May 13, 2008
Roadbed Collapse Prompts Temporary Closure of Road South of Canyon Junction
A section of Yellowstone’s Grand Loop Road south of Canyon Junction collapsed Monday afternoon, prompting a temporary closure of that section of road.
May 08, 2008
Comments Sought for Bliss Pass Trail Project
Yellowstone National Park is soliciting comments on a proposed project to do routine rehabilitation trail work on a portion of the Bliss Pass Trail in the northeast corner of the park. The primary focus of the project would be to restore trail surface that has been damaged by erosion. This work would take place during the summer of 2009.
May 08, 2008
Yellowstone Celebrates International Migratory Bird Day
International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) is an annual event to celebrate and support migratory bird conservation. Like clockwork, each spring many migratory birds return to or fly over environments like Yellowstone National Park en route to their breeding areas. Yellowstone and Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center staff will celebrate IMBD on Sunday, May 11, with programs and a field trip that are open to the public.
May 07, 2008
Safety and Sobriety Checkpoints to be Conducted
In accordance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association's "National Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown," Yellowstone National Park rangers will be conducting safety and sobriety checkpoints on Highway 191 inside the park on May 8. Yellowstone law enforcement staff will be looking primarily for drivers who are impaired and for other traffic and safety violations.
April 25, 2008
Four Yellowstone Projects Awarded Federal Matching Funds
The Yellowstone Park Foundation has raised more that $700,000 in private funding slated for four 2008 National Park Service (NPS) Centennial Challenge projects. As a result of the Yellowstone Park Foundation’s fundraising efforts, Yellowstone National Park has been awarded matching federal funds to be used toward these projects.
April 23, 2008
NPS Helps Fund Grazing Restriction & Bison Access Agreement
(Bozeman, MT) – The National Park Service has agreed to provide federal funds in support of a grazing rights and bison access agreement which will allow the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP) to move forward. The deal was announced in Bozeman this afternoon by Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Suzanne Lewis, Church Universal and Triumphant, Inc., President Kate Gordon, and Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer.
April 16, 2008
Park Roads from West Yellowstone & Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful, Canyon & Norris Open Friday
Visitors will once again be able to drive through Yellowstone’s North and West Entrances to Norris, Madison, Canyon and Old Faithful this weekend.
April 09, 2008
Yellowstone Takes Additional Steps to Mitigate Brucellosis Transmission Risk & Conserve Bison Population
Yellowstone National Park is shifting the focus of operations at the Stephens Creek bison capture facility in response to the onset of spring calving, and the impacts of ongoing brucellosis risk management actions.
March 27, 2008
Late Winter Bison Population Estimate Released
Yellowstone National Park has completed the 2007-2008 late winter bison population estimate. The late winter population is estimated to be 3,000 bison.
March 19, 2008
Yellowstone Begins Testing and Holding Bison
Yellowstone National Park is transitioning operations at the Stephens Creek bison capture facility in order to hold some bison for release back into the park once spring plant growth produces enough new forage to keep bison inside the park.
March 14, 2008
Off-Season Opportunities for Hardy Cyclists
Yellowstone National Park’s interior roads have closed to snowmobile and snowcoach travel for the season. It will be a month or two before some of those roads are cleared and ready for an ever increasing number of cars, trailers, RVs and buses as spring turns into summer.
March 13, 2008
Yellowstone to Conduct Safety and Sobriety Checkpoints
In accordance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association's "National Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown," Yellowstone National Park rangers will be conducting safety and sobriety checkpoints on Highway 191 inside the park, beginning on March 14 and continuing throughout the weekend. Yellowstone law enforcement staff will be looking primarily for drivers who are impaired and for other traffic and safety violations.
March 12, 2008
Contract Awarded for Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
Groundbreaking for a new Old Faithful Visitor Education Center is set for May 2008.
The construction contract has been awarded to Swank Enterprises, a general contractor with offices in Kalispell and Valier, Montana.
March 11, 2008
Signs of Bear Activity in Yellowstone
As the snow melts and spring begins to emerge, so do bears from their dens. Tracks from an unknown species of bear were discovered near a bison carcass in the central portion of the park over the weekend.
March 11, 2008
Yellowstone Firewood Permits Available Soon
Yellowstone National Park will soon be accepting the names of individuals interested in receiving firewood collection permits during 2008. Excess firewood is periodically available in the park due to such events as wildland fire fuel mitigation, strong winds, construction projects, or hazard tree removal.
March 05, 2008
West Entrance Station Construction Will Temporarily Limit Some Off-Season Park Access
Construction of a new entrance station will require the temporary closure of the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park for several weeks.
February 29, 2008
Elk Poacher Gets Fine and Jail Time
A lengthy investigation into the killing of two bull elk along U.S. Highway 191 in and near Yellowstone National Park has resulted in a felony conviction.
February 28, 2008
Spring Plowing to Begin in Yellowstone
With the impending arrival of spring comes the end of the winter season and over-the-snow travel in Yellowstone National Park.
Park roads will begin to close to snowmobiles and snowcoaches in preparation for spring plowing. Beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, groomed roads from Mammoth to Norris will be closed, followed by the closure of Norris to Madison and Norris to Canyon at 9:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 4. All remaining groomed roads will close to oversnow vehicles at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
February 26, 2008
2007-08 Winter Count of Northern Yellowstone Elk
The Northern Yellowstone Cooperative Wildlife Working Group conducted its annual winter survey of the northern Yellowstone elk population on February 14, 2008. A total of 6,279 elk were counted during good survey conditions. Approximately one-third of the observed elk were located within Yellowstone National Park, and two-thirds were located north of the park boundary. Biologists used four fixed-wing aircraft to count elk through the entire northern range during the one-day survey. The northern Yellowstone elk herd winters between the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park and Dome Mountain/Dailey Lake in the Paradise Valley.
February 21, 2008
Stephens Creek Bison Capture Facility Emptied
The Stephens Creek bison capture facility is empty for the first time since it opened and began operating on Friday, February 8. The facility is located northwest of Gardiner, Montana, and inside the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park. It is operated under the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP).
February 14, 2008
Bison Management Operations Continue Near Gardiner
The Stephens Creek bison capture facility northwest of Gardiner, Montana, and inside the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park, has been open and operating since Friday, February 8. The facility is operated under the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP).
During the past week, several small groups of bison have repeatedly moved through the Stephens Creek area toward or across the park boundary, where cattle graze on private land. Under the IBMP, the park works with other agencies to conserve a viable, wild bison population while cooperating to protect Montana’s brucellosis-free status. That means keeping bison separated from cattle present on land outside the park.
February 08, 2008
Park Opens Stephens Creek Bison Capture Facility
Yellowstone National Park is opening the Stephens Creek bison capture facility in order to hold a group of about 50 bison that has crossed the park boundary northwest of Gardiner, Montana, onto private land. The facility is operated under the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP).
February 04, 2008
Yellowstone Recruits for 2008 YCC Program
Imagine an opportunity to work in and enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in our nation's first national park - hiking, backpacking, and exploring, to name a few - while fostering an understanding and appreciation of Yellowstone National Park and its natural resources. The Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program can offer this invaluable experience.
January 29, 2008
Yellowstone Begins Reopening Roads After Winter Storm
Yellowstone National Park employees have reopened most park roads to travel after they were temporarily closed Monday following a major weekend winter storm.
January 28, 2008
Winter Storm Halts Most Travel in Yellowstone
Heavy snow and gusty winds associated with a major winter storm over the Northern Rockies have created hazardous conditions which have led to the temporary closure of most roads in Yellowstone National Park.
January 23, 2008
Yellowstone Launches Its First Live Streaming Webcam
Yellowstone National Park launched its first live streaming webcam today. This exciting new feature provides live, full motion video of Old Faithful Geyser, as well as Beehive, Lion, Giantess, and other geysers located on Geyser Hill. Viewers may also observe wildlife as they wander into range of the webcam.
January 03, 2008
Yellowstone Breaks Visitation Record In 2007
Visitation to Yellowstone National Park continued a record-breaking pace into the early winter season, culminating with an all-time annual visitation high of 3,151,342, up 9.8% from last year. The previous record was set in 1992 at 3,144,405 visitors.
December 13, 2007
Yellowstone Set To Open For Winter Season
The interior of Yellowstone National Park opens for the winter season on Wednesday morning, December 19th. Visitors will be able to take commercially guided snowmobile and snowcoach trips over snow covered, groomed roads to popular destinations including Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
December 13, 2007
Final Winter Use Rule for Yellowstone and Grand Teton Published in Federal Register
The final rule implementing the Record of Decision on a long-term plan to guide management of winter use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway was published in the Federal Register today. The rule becomes effective on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, allowing the parks to open for the winter 2007-2008 season on that day as scheduled.
December 10, 2007
Yellowstone Ornament Displayed on Official White House Christmas Tree
The Yellowstone National Park ornament is one of 391 National Park ornaments that are prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree. The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of "Holiday in the National Parks."
November 26, 2007
University Student Killed in US-191 Head-on Accident
A Montana State University student was killed in a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 191 late Sunday afternoon in Yellowstone National Park.
November 20, 2007
Winter Use Decision for Yellowstone and Grand Teton
A decision on a long-term plan to guide management of winter use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway was signed today by Mike Snyder, Director of the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service.
October 16, 2007
Yellowstone Solicits Comments for South Boundary Trail Project
Yellowstone National Park is soliciting comments for a proposed project to do routine trail work on a portion of the South Boundary Trail. The project would primarily focus on the section of trail that traverses Big Game Ridge, and would take place during the summer of 2008.
October 15, 2007
Yellowstone's Summer Bison Population Estimate Released
The summer population is estimated to be 4,700 bison. The estimate is based on a series of aerial surveys conducted in July and August.
October 12, 2007
Yellowstone Visitor Services & Roads Begin to Close for the Season
With the chill of fall in the air and winter imminent, visitors to Yellowstone should be prepared before entering the park. Temporary road closures are likely this time of year and there are limited services available as the season winds down.
October 09, 2007
Hunters Reminded of Yellowstone Regulations
With the opening of hunting seasons on lands surrounding Yellowstone National Park, hunters are reminded that hunting is not permitted within the park. Though most of the park boundary is well marked, it is the responsibility of the hunters to ensure they do not hunt within the park.
October 09, 2007
Bear Attack Prompts Second Temporary Area Closure
A section of Yellowstone National Park west of the town of Gardiner, Montana, has been temporarily closed for the second time this fall to address bear-human safety concerns.
October 01, 2007
Friday Night Falling Victim Identified
Authorities have released the identity of the woman who fell to her death in Yellowstone National Park Friday evening. 32-year old Charlotte Harrison was from Beverly Hills, California.
September 29, 2007
Woman Dead After Fall To Canyon Floor
A California woman died in a fall off a cliff in Yellowstone National Park Friday evening.
September 24, 2007
Yellowstone & Grand Teton Winter Use Plans Final Environmental Impact Statement Released
A new long-term plan to guide management of winter use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway has been completed and released to the public.
September 18, 2007
Emergency Closures Lifted
Yellowstone National Park and Gallatin National Forest Lift Emergency Closures
Effective at midnight tonight, Yellowstone National Park and the Gallatin National Forest will lift emergency area closures temporarily put in place north of Gardiner in the Reese Creek area in Yellowstone National Park and Beattie Gulch area on the Gallatin National Forest. The emergency closures were put into effect Friday, September 14, to address human safety concerns after a bear mauling occurred.
September 18, 2007
Yellowstone to Waive Entrance Fees on National Public Lands Day
(Washington, D.C.) – All National Park Service sites, including Yellowstone National Park will offer free visitor admission on Saturday, September 29 in honor of National Public Lands Day. All Entrance fees, including commercial tour entrance fees and transportation entrance fees, will be waived on this day. A seven-day pass to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is normally $25 for a private, non-commercial vehicle.
September 18, 2007
Bear Expert to Speak on International Conservation Efforts
An international bear expert with strong ties to Yellowstone will give a public presentation on international bear conservation efforts on Wednesday night, September 19.
September 17, 2007
Fires In Bechler Area Continue To Grow
Two lightning caused fires in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park are actively burning despite fall’s shorter days and cooler temperatures. Both these fires are being actively managed as a Wildland Fires Used for Resource Benefit, since they pose no threat to people or property.
September 15, 2007
Weather Forecast Necessitates Change for Norris Prescribed Burn
Updated weather forecasts and a successful test burn today have prompted fire experts and National Park Service administrators in Yellowstone to change the date for the prescribed burn at Norris to Sunday, September 16, instead of Monday the 17th.
September 14, 2007
Bear Attack Prompts Temporary Area Closure
A section of Yellowstone National Park west of the town of Gardiner, Montana, has been temporarily closed. This coincides with today’s emergency closure of an adjacent area of the Gallatin National Forest.
September 13, 2007
Media Advisory: Norris Prescribed Burn Set for Monday Morning
The National Park Service is planning to conduct a 65-acre prescribed burn southeast of Norris Junction. The burn is designed to remove accumulated dead plant material under controlled conditions in order to reduce the threat of a wildland fire to the Norris developed area.
September 12, 2007
Red Flag Warning Issued for Yellowstone
Windy conditions could cause a new fire in park’s southwest corner to grow today
September 09, 2007
Two Idaho Men Found Drowned In Yellowstone's Shoshone Lake
Two elderly Idaho residents drowned after their canoe overturned in Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park.
August 31, 2007
Yellowstone Plans Prescribed Burn to Reduce Threat at Norris
In an effort to protect the Norris area of Yellowstone National Park from the threat of an uncontrolled wildland fire, the National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn in early September.
August 31, 2007
Winter Use Planning Documents Released
Several documents related to winter use planning in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway have been released and posted to the Internet. These documents contain information currently being used to prepare the Winter Use Plans Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which will be completed and released this fall.
August 31, 2007
Smoke From Yellowstone Fires Increases with Warmer Weather
Recent warmer, drier weather has led to increased activity on fires burning in Yellowstone National Park, resulting in increased smoke some afternoons.
August 30, 2007
Student Conservation Association to Celebrate 50th Anniv at Yellowstone
August 30, 2007 - Student Conservation Association (SCA) Founding President Elizabeth Cushman Titus Putnam, along with SCA volunteers, alumni, and staff, will restore a popular hiking trail as part of SCA’s 50th anniversary celebration at Yellowstone National Park on Monday, September 3.
August 27, 2007
New Fire Discovered in Yellowstone's Backcountry
The Lookout Fire is located about a mile and a half southwest of Heart Lake. The lightning-caused fire was discovered Sunday afternoon. It is about a half-acre in size. This fire will be actively managed as a Wildland Fire Used for Resource Benefit, since it poses no threat to people or property.
August 23, 2007
Yellowstone to Lift Fire Restrictions
Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures will allow for fire restrictions to be lifted in Yellowstone National Park beginning at 6:00 p.m. this evening.
August 23, 2007
Yellowstone Proposals Eligible for Centennial Challenge Matching Funds
Several projects designed to help American youth, researchers and scientists understand and protect Yellowstone National Park have been determined to be eligible for matching funds in 2008 under the proposed National Park Service Centennial Challenge.
August 22, 2007
Fishing Restrictions Lifted
Cooler temperatures will allow Yellowstone National Park officials to lift mandatory fishing restrictions from all of the park’s rivers and creeks, effective at 2:oo p.m., Wednesday, August 22. Biologists will continue to evaluate conditions and reinstate restrictions if necessary.
August 21, 2007
Grizzly Bear Captured in Yellowstone
A three-year-old female grizzly bear weighing approximately 140 pounds has been captured after frequenting two developed areas near Yellowstone Lake for the last two years.
August 20, 2007
Columbine Fire Final Fact Sheet
Today’s Strategy: Transition to the local Type III organization will begin today; personnel will "shadow" the current organization. Transfer of command will occur August 21st at 6:00 a.m. Current resources will patrol and monitor the fire’s edge. Columns of smoke may be visible in the future, as pockets of fuel dry out and burn.
August 19, 2007
Rain Quiets Fire Activity In Yellowstone
Recent rainfall has led to reduced activity on several fires which have been burning in Yellowstone National Park. None of the fires in the park pose a threat to visitors. All park entrances and roads are open to the public. All camping, lodging, restaurants, stores, service stations, and visitor centers inside the park are open.
August 19, 2007
Columbine Fire Fact Sheet for August 19
A helicopter will be used for reconnaissance flights, and the “hotshot” crews will work to secure the spots near the road. The weather forecast calls for strong, gusty winds. Demobilization of excess resources will continue.
August 19, 2007
Mudslide Outside Yellowstone Cleared; East Entrance Open Again
The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is again open to traffic this morning, after being temporarily closed due to a mudslide outside the park.
August 18, 2007
Mudslide Outside of Yellowstone Temporarily Closes East Entrance Again
A mudslide 7.5 miles east of Yellowstone’s East Entrance has temporarily closed access to and from the park on Highway 14-16-20 from Cody, Wyoming.
August 18, 2007
Columbine Fire Fact Sheet for August 18
There will be a community meeting today at the Wapiti school. Team members and agency representatives will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about the fire. “Hotshot” crews will secure areas of heat and construct line around the spots near Sylvan Pass. Firefighting forces will conclude assessments of structures in the North Fork Corridor. A helicopter will be used for reconnaissance flights
August 17, 2007
Yellowstone Fire Update for August 17
The East Entrance road reopened for travel at 9 o’clock this morning. All park entrances and roads are open to the public. All camping, lodging, restaurants, stores, service stations, and visitor centers inside the park are open. Updated Yellowstone National Park road information is available 24 hours a day by calling 307-344-2117.
August 17, 2007
Community Meeting Set for Saturday Afternoon in Wapiti
Wapiti, WY- A community meeting, hosted by Mark Grant’s Incident Management Team, is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. at the Wapiti School. Team members and officials from the Shoshone National Forest and Yellowstone National Park will be on hand to share fire information and answer questions from local residents and interested members of the public.
August 17, 2007
Yellowstone East Entrance Open Again
This information supercedes that posted in the Columbine Fire Fact Sheet for today. The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park re-opened to traffic at 9 o’clock this morning, after being temporarily closed a second time due to the threat posed by the Columbine Fire.
August 17, 2007
Columbine Fire Fact Sheet for August 17
Today’s Strategy: The East Entrance Road closure will remain in effect and will be reassessed as needed. Much of the fire is located in areas that are inaccessible due to heavy fuels and steep terrain. The focus of the firefighting efforts remains on assessing and implementing structure protection needs along the North Fork corridor. A helicopter will be used for reconnaissance flights and for water bucket drops. Residents in the North Fork corridor seeking more information regarding the fire’s progression and the evacuation plan are encouraged to call the residential information line at (307) 578-5216.
August 16, 2007
Yellowstone Fire Updates
The park’s East Entrance Road remains temporarily closed due the proximity of the Columbine Fire. All other park entrances and roads remain open. All camping, lodging, restaurants, stores, service stations, and visitor centers inside the park remain open and fully operational. Updated road information is available 24 hours a day by calling 307-344-2117.
August 16, 2007
Columbine Fire Fact Sheet for August 16
Yesterday’s Activities: The East Entrance Road remains closed due to increased fire activity and safety concerns. The fire activity increased in the late afternoon and spotted to the east into Canfield Creek and Cabin Creek. Single tree and group tree torching were reported. A smaller spot fire was located in a scree slope in the top third of Cabin Creek. By early evening, the fire was well-established in the top third of Canfield Creek, triggering a pre-evacuation alert for residents from Pahaska Tepee to the Boy Scout Camp near Kitty Creek. Fire operations staff worked with the Park County Sheriff and the Shoshone National Forest to inform residents. The spot fire near Middle Creek was kept in check with helicopter water bucket drops. An infrared flight was flown late in the evening to evaluate the change in the fire perimeter. Firefighters focused on structure protection. Sprinklers, hose lays and pumps are prepped at many of the structures to enhance the level of protection, should the fire progress towards the developments.
August 15, 2007
Roll-Over Kills Yellowstone Employee
An employee of Xanterra Parks & Resorts was killed in a single vehicle roll-over near the Old Faithful interchange at approximately 7:30 a.m. this morning.
August 15, 2007
Yellowstone Continues Mandatory Fishing Restrictions
Some rivers and creeks in Yellowstone National Park will continue to be closed to fishing each day between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. until further notice.
August 15, 2007
Smokejumpers Fighting 2 Wildland Fires in Yellowstone
West Yellowstone Smokejumpers are at work this afternoon on fires in opposite corners of Yellowstone National Park.
August 15, 2007
Yellowstone Increases Backcountry Fire Restrictions
Continued hot, dry weather and recent fire activity have prompted Yellowstone National Park to increase temporary backcountry fire restrictions beginning at noon on Thursday, August 16.
August 15, 2007
Temporary East Entrance Closure Continues
The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park remains temporarily closed due to the threat posed by the Columbine Fire.
August 15, 2007
Columbine Fire Fact Sheet for August 15
Today’s Strategy: The East Entrance Road closure will be reassessed. Fire managers will continue to work with local cooperators to assess structure protection needs along the Park’s eastern boundary. Helicopters will be utilized to drop water in order to check the spread of fire beyond the Park boundary. The weather forecast calls for cooler temperatures and gusty winds from the west. Fire behavior is again expected to be active.
August 14, 2007
Columbine Fire Threat Causes Temporary East Entrance Closure
The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park has been temporarily closed again due to increased late afternoon fire activity on the Columbine Fire. The fire has advanced toward a section of the East Entrance road about six miles west of the East Entrance Station. The closure will be reevaluated Wednesday morning. The park intends to reopen the road to traffic as soon as access can be safely resumed.
August 14, 2007
Columbine Fire Fact Sheet for August 14
Today’s Strategy: Fire managers will continue to work with local cooperators to assess structure protection needs along the park’s eastern boundary. The East Gate Road will re-open to traffic this morning. Motorists are encouraged to keep the flow of traffic moving and not stop along the road between the East Gate and Eleanor Lake. If fire activity increases, compromising safety, fire officials may opt to close the road to ensure safety of the public and firefighters. Weather conditions are predicted to moderate slightly throughout the week, resulting in more favorable conditions for firefighting efforts.
August 14, 2007
Yellowstone's East Entrance To Reopen Tuesday Morning
The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is set to re-open to traffic at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning, after being temporarily closed due to the threat posed by the Columbine Fire.
August 13, 2007
Columbine Fire Fact Sheet for August 13
Yesterday’s Activities: Fire operations specialists assessed the fire and developed suppression strategies. A helicopter dropped water on a spot fire until intense fire behavior ruled the efforts ineffective. The East Entrance Road was closed from the Gate to the Pelican Creek barricade for public safety. A reconnaissance flight at 8:30 p.m. reported the fire between ¼ and ½ mile south of Sylvan Pass and approximately three air miles from the park’s eastern boundary.
August 13, 2007
Fire Keeps Yellowstone's East Entrance Closed Temporarily
Due to very active fire behavior and continued threat from the Columbine Fire, the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park remains under temporary closure. The closure will be reevaluated late this evening or early Tuesday morning. The park intends to reopen the road to traffic as soon as access can be safely resumed.
August 12, 2007
Fire Temporarily Closes East Entrance
The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park has been temporarily closed due to the proximity of the Columbine Fire to the East Entrance road.
August 11, 2007
Yellowstone's Columbine Fire Continues Northeast Push
A fire burning on the east side of Yellowstone National Park continued to grow to the northeast today toward Sylvan Pass and the park’s East Entrance road. The Columbine Fire is estimated at 2,500 acres. All entrances, roads and visitor services in Yellowstone National Park remain open
August 11, 2007
Yellowstone's Backcountry Fires May Grow Today
High winds and warm temperatures today may result in increased activity on fires burning deep in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park.
August 11, 2007
Winds Expected To Promote Columbine Fire Growth
The Columbine Fire escaped their initial attack efforts and by late afternoon had pushed four miles up the Columbine Creek drainage. It grew to over 1,000 acres in less than 24 hours. Firefighters have resumed their efforts to suppress the fire this morning. They will work to slow the fire’s advance, while more firefighters and equipment arrive to help contain the fire.
August 10, 2007
Columbine Fire Now Over 1,000 Acres
A lightning-caused fire burning southwest of Sylvan Pass in Yellowstone National Park has grown to over 1,000 acres in less than 24 hours. A Northern Rockies Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered in to manage the Columbine Fire for Yellowstone National Park.
August 10, 2007
Lightning Starts New Fires In Yellowstone's Southeast Corner
Four new fires are near Yellowstone Lake were discovered late Thursday after a thunderstorm passed over the area.One lightning caused fire was discovered in the Columbine Creek drainage, 7 miles southwest of Sylvan Pass. Because of the fire’s location, fuel conditions, and topography, the park called in West Yellowstone Smokejumpers this morning to start containment efforts on the Columbine 2 Fire.
August 06, 2007
Owl and Beaverdam Fire Updates
The Southern Area Type 2 Incident Management Team has turned the Owl Fire back to the staff at Yellowstone National Park.
August 06, 2007
East Entrance Leads Yellowstone Visitation Increase
Visitation to Yellowstone National Park continued at a near double-digit pace in July. Parkwide visitation was up 9.4 percent in July compared to year-ago levels. Visitation year-to-date is up 8.8 percent compared to the same period in 2006.
August 06, 2007
Owl Fire Update - August 4
Reconnaissance, mop up and continued back haul of equipment. Continued demobilization of resources and planning for incident transition.
August 03, 2007
Owl Fire Update - August 3
Yesterday reconnaissance flights flown at 11:00am & 1:00pm found little fire activity. An earlier infra-red flight (low level) found hot spots with little visible smoke. Crews were staged near their respective divisions.
August 02, 2007
Owl Fire Update August 2
Yesterday firefighters made good progress cold trailing, constructing and mopping up. Approximately 5 miles of fire line remain to be constructed. Smoldering and some open flame were observed yesterday.
August 01, 2007
Smoky Haze Over Yellowstone Caused by Fires Outside Park
Large fires burning in Idaho and Western Montana are responsible for a smoky haze over much of Yellowstone National Park.
August 01, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet 8-01
Yesterday firefighters made good progress cold trailing, constructing handline and mopping up. Lines on Div C and D, the NW side of the fire, have been completed. Approximately 10.5 miles of fire line remain to be constructed. Smoldering and some open flame were observed yesterday.
August 01, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet for July 31
Increased relative humidity, cooler temperatures and scattered afternoon showers will moderate fire behavior. Hotter, dryer and windy condititions with a chance of isolated thunderstorms will increase fire activity. The fire could move N & NE and could be expected to threaten the Sky Rim Trail
July 31, 2007
Smoke From Beaverdam Fire Increases
The Beaverdam Fire deep in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park has become slightly more active after being quiet for several days following an inch of rainfall last week.
July 30, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet for 07-30 at 7PM
Plans for tomorrow: Division E on the east side of the fire will be staffed for the first time with 2 crews conducting mop-up, line construction and cold trailing. Cold trailing, direct line construction and mop up will continue on all divisions as necessary.
July 30, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet for 07-30 at 8AM
Firefighters will begin mop-up operations on Divisions B, C and D. Direct and indirect fire line construction will continue on other areas of the fire. Typical hot, dry weather with decreasing relative humidity and a chance of isolated thunderstorms are predicted for today. There is a chance for increased fire activity. More smoke may be visible in the area today
July 29, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet for 07-29 at 7PM
Firefighters made good progress constructing 1.5 miles of hand line today. Lines on Div C and D have been completed. Stocking and developing a spike camp was completed.
July 29, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet for 07-29 8AM
Firefighters will continue direct and indirect fire line construction. Preparation of the spike camp will continue. Typical hot, dry weather with decreasing relative humidity and a chance of isolated thunderstorms are predicted for today. There is a slight chance for increased fire activity.
July 28, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet for 07-28 8PM
Two more miles of fire line were constructed today by twelve 20-person hand crews.
July 28, 2007
Mammoth To Tower Road Project Start Delayed A Week
A project to resurface a section of the road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction has been delayed a week. The planned start of the project has been postponed until Monday, August 6.
July 28, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet for 07-28 8AM
Following recent rainfall in the fire area fire behavior has been minimal. Little or no fire growth is expected today.Plans for today call for continued construction of containment lines and preparing to establish a spike camp.
July 27, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet - 07-27 6PM
Seven 20-person hand crews made progress by constructing approximately 2 miles of fire line today and directly suppressed fire in active areas of the fire perimeter.
July 27, 2007
Beaverdam Fire In Yellowstone Backcountry Remains Quiet
A fire deep in the backcountry near the southeast arm of Yellowstone Lake remains quiet today after receiving significant, steady rainfall the past two evenings. Further updates are not scheduled, but will be issued if significant changes on the fire warrant.
July 27, 2007
Mammoth to Tower Road Work To Result In Delays Or Detours
Repairs to a section of road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction will mean delays or detours for motorists beginning next week. Updated road information is available 24-hours a day by calling (307) 344-2117.
July 27, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet - 07-27 10:30 AM
Due to cooler weather and rain in the fire area yesterday, no major fire activity is expected today.
July 26, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet 07-26 8 PM
Because of significant rain on the fire today the fire management team has modified its strategy to include direct attack as well as indirect attack.
July 26, 2007
Owl Fire Fact Sheet 07-26 3 PM
A Public Meeting to update interested area residents on the status of the fire is set for Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Gardiner High School
July 25, 2007
Owl Fire Update - July 25 @ 9 PM
Update on The Owl Fire
July 25, 2007
East Entrance Slated To Re-open Thursday Morning
The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is set to re-open to traffic at 8 o’clock Thursday morning after being temporarily closed Wednesday night due to a small mud slide.
July 25, 2007
Rain Falls On Yellowstone's Beaverdam Fire
The Beaverdam Fire is burning east of the southeast arm of Yellowstone Lake and south of Beaverdam Creek, deep in the backcountry. The Beaverdam Fire is being managed as a Wildland Fire Use for Resource Benefits, since it benefits the ecosystem and doesn’t pose a threat to people or property.
July 25, 2007
Sylvan Pass Mudslide Temporarily Closes Yellowstone's East Entrance
Heavy rain late Wednesday afternoon caused a mudslide across the East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park. The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is temporarily closed.
July 25, 2007
Cloudy Skies and Cool Weather Over the Owl Fire
For the first time since the fire was discovered last Friday, firefighters on the Owl Fire woke up to cloudy skies and cooler temperatures.
July 24, 2007
Owl Fire Now Over 1000 Acres
Winds from a thunderstorm on Monday afternoon caused the Owl Fire to triple in size.
July 24, 2007
Owl Fire Increases in Size Late Monday
Gusty, erratic winds from a passing thunderstorm led to significant growth of the Owl Fire Monday afternoon.
July 23, 2007
Large Smoke Plume From Owl Fire
Firefighters continue their efforts to contain the Owl Fire burning in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park.
July 23, 2007
Owl Fire Burnout Set for Today
Smokejumpers from West Yellowstone will join with firefighters from Yellowstone National Park and the Gallatin National Forest today as they take advantage of terrain to help contain the Owl Fire.
July 22, 2007
Firefighters To Conduct Burnout Operation On Yellowstone's Owl Fire
Firefighters plan to use topography to their advantage as they work to contain the Owl Fire burning in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park.
A mid-day reconnaissance flight revealed a significant area previously obscured by smoke had not burned as had been thought late last evening. Therefore, the estimated size of the fire has been reduced from 400 to 217 acres.
July 22, 2007
Late Saturday Winds Cause Owl Fire To Grow To 400 Acres
High temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds caused the Owl Fire in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park to grow significantly in size late Saturday.
July 21, 2007
Yellowstone's Owl Fire Now 60 Acres
A small fire burning in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park has grown from 30 to 60 acres in the last twenty-four hours.
July 20, 2007
Lightning Fire Discovered in Yellowstone's NW Corner
A small fire has been discovered in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park.
The Owl Fire is burning in the backcountry just north of the Montana/Wyoming state line, south of Specimen Creek, and about three miles east of US Highway 191. The fire is burning in an old lodgepole forest, west of an area which burned in 1988.
July 20, 2007
Yellowstone to Implement Mandatory Fishing Restrictions
Continued hot temperatures have prompted Yellowstone National Park to implement fishing restrictions on many of the park’s rivers and creeks. These fishing restrictions replace the fishing advisory issued by the park earlier this month.
July 11, 2007
Firefighters Working to Contain Raven Fire in Yellowstone's Backcountry
Moderate weather has aided firefighters in their effort to build a containment line around a small fire in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park.
July 09, 2007
Yellowstone Asks For Anglers' Cooperation In Halting Afternoon Fishing On Some Rivers And Creeks
High water temperatures and low stream flows in some rivers and creeks have prompted Yellowstone National Park to ask anglers to curtail fishing at lower elevations during the afternoon.
July 07, 2007
Three Small Fires Burning In Yellowstone's Backcountry
Firefighters are working to contain three small fires burning in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park. The three lightning-caused fires were discovered late Friday and are burning well away from roads and developed areas. None of them pose a threat to visitors. All visitor services, park entrances and park roads are open.
July 06, 2007
Blackfeet Singer To Perform At Yellowstone
Jack Gladstone, a Grammy-nominated Blackfeet singer and songwriter, will be in Yellowstone later this month for a series of educational programs about local Indian culture through songs and stories. A master at blending legend, history, and metaphor into songs and stories, Gladstone presents a fresh perspective of “spiritual humanism,” with reverence and concern for the world and all the living beings within it.
July 03, 2007
Fire Restrictions in Yellowstone National Park
Continued hot, dry weather and recent fire activity outside the park has prompted Yellowstone National Park to implement temporary fire restrictions effective at noon on Tuesday, July 3.
June 20, 2007
Park Prepares To Accept More Bison At Stephens Creek Facility
Yellowstone National Park is preparing the Interagency bison capture facility at Stephens Creek to temporarily hold bison the Montana Department of Livestock plans to capture outside the park later today.
June 11, 2007
Bison Released From Stephens Creek Facility
Yellowstone National Park released 52 bison from the Interagency bison capture facility at Stephens Creek on Sunday morning, June 10. The bison had been captured on Friday by the Montana Department of Livestock outside the park’s western boundary, and shipped to the facility near Gardiner.
June 09, 2007
Yellowstone's Stephens Creek Facility Receives Bison
Yellowstone National Park received 52 bison at the Interagency bison capture facility at Stephens Creek late Friday evening. The bison were captured by the Montana Department of Livestock outside the park’s western boundary, and shipped to the facility near Gardiner. The bison will be held, fed, and watered for a short period and then released to return to the park.
June 08, 2007
Yellowstone Prepares Stephens Creek Facility to Accept Bison
Yellowstone National Park is preparing the Interagency bison capture facility at Stephens Creek to temporarily hold bison the Montana Department of Livestock plans to capture outside the park’s western boundary on Friday.
June 05, 2007
Statement of Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Suzanne Lewis on the Passing of Senator Craig Thomas
The national parks have lost a dear friend with the passing of Senator Craig Thomas.
May 24, 2007
Nature Photographer Identified as Yellowstone Bear Attack Victim
A photographer and author from Bozeman, Montana, has been identified as the man hurt by a grizzly Wednesday in Yellowstone National Park.
May 23, 2007
Man Injured by Bear
A Montana man was injured during an encounter with a bear Wednesday afternoon in Yellowstone National Park.
May 22, 2007
Yellowstone National Park Solicits Comments For Fawn-Bighorn Loop Trail Project
Yellowstone National Park is soliciting comments on a proposed project to do routine rehabilitation trail work on a portion of the Fawn-Bighorn Loop Trail in the northwest corner of the park.
May 16, 2007
Proposed Rule to Implement Yellowstone and Grand Teton Winter Use Plan Released for Public Review and Comment
A proposed rule to implement a draft plan to guide management of winter use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway has been released for public review and comment.
May 09, 2007
Wolf Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Yellowstone National Park
A three-year-old male wolf from the Mollie’s pack was struck and killed by a car Sunday night in Yellowstone National Park. The carcass was discovered just after 9:00 p.m. near Le Hardy Rapids north of Yellowstone Lake.
May 07, 2007
Yellowstone Celebrates National Wetlands Appreciation Month
May is National Wetlands Appreciation Month. In celebration of the importance of America’s wetlands, Yellowstone National Park staff invites all interested parties to attend a special field trip and an evening talk highlighting wetlands and the flora and fauna living in them.
May 02, 2007
Yellowstone National Park Conducting Safety and Sobriety Checkpoints
In accordance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association's "National Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown," Yellowstone National Park rangers and special agents will be conducting safety and sobriety checkpoints on roads on the west side of the park, on May 3. Yellowstone law enforcement staff will be looking primarily for drivers who are impaired and for other traffic and safety violations.
May 01, 2007
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Seek Public Input On Winter Use Plan
Four meetings have been scheduled to help the public learn more about a new long-term plan to guide management of winter use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.
April 11, 2007
Canyon Rim Restoration Work Slated To Begin In July
A two-year project to restore the Artist Point overlook and improve roads and parking areas along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is set to begin on Monday, July 9, after the busy July 4th holiday.
April 05, 2007
Yellowstone Spring Road Opening On Track
Favorable weather is aiding maintenance crews who are working to open the interior roads in Yellowstone National Park to motorists for the spring and summer season.
March 27, 2007
New Yellowstone and Grand Teton Winter Use Plan Released for Public Review and Comment
A new long-term plan to guide management of winter use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway has been released for public review and comment.
March 26, 2007
Yellowstone National Park Accepting Names For Firewood Collection Permits
Yellowstone National Park will soon be accepting names of individuals interested in receiving firewood collection permits during 2007. Excess firewood is periodically available in the park due to such events as wildland fire fuel mitigation, strong winds, construction projects, or hazard tree removal.
March 09, 2007
Yellowstone Late Winter Bison Population Estimate Released
Yellowstone National Park has completed the 2007 late winter bison population estimate.
March 06, 2007
Bear Activity Resumes
It may still look and feel like winter, but there are signs of bears emerging from their dens. Grizzly tracks have been discovered in a few locations in the southern portion of the park, beginning as early as February 28.
March 01, 2007
Driver Of Vehicle Involved In Yellowstone Fatal Accident
The driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal accident last September near Mammoth Hot Springs has been found guilty of manslaughter.
February 28, 2007
Spring Plowing to Begin in Yellowstone National Park
With the impending arrival of spring comes the end of the winter season and over-the-snow travel in Yellowstone National Park.
February 26, 2007
Draft Sylvan Pass Avalanche Hazard Assessment
No changes are planned to shorten the season in which wheeled vehicles travel the East Entrance Road over Sylvan Pass into Yellowstone National Park.
February 22, 2007
Park Podcasts Put Roving Rangers In Your Pocket
Two new online video series premiere this week which will help visitors learn more about Yellowstone National Park.
February 05, 2007
Two Bozeman Men Sentenced For Poaching Elk Inside Yellowstone National Park
Two Bozeman residents have been sentenced for poaching a bull elk in Yellowstone National Park last November.
January 17, 2007
Interagency Partners To Hold Bison Open House And Workshop In Bozeman
The current and future management of bison in Montana will be the subject of an open house and workshop to be held later this month in Bozeman.
January 16, 2007
2006-2007 Winter Count of Northern Yellowstone Elk
The Northern Yellowstone Cooperative Wildlife Working Group conducted its annual winter survey of the northern Yellowstone elk population on December 30, 2006.
January 10, 2007
Yellowstone Recruits for 2007 YCC Program
Imagine an opportunity to work in and enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in our nation's first national park--hiking, backpacking, and exploring, to name a few--while fostering an understanding and appreciation of Yellowstone National Park and its natural resources. The Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program can offer you this invaluable experience.
January 04, 2007
New Deputy Superintendents Named At Yellowstone
Two individuals with extensive experience in federal service, resource protection and administration
have been selected to serve as Deputy Superintendents of Yellowstone National Park.
December 27, 2006
National Park Service News Release—Gerald R. Ford: Park Ranger, 38th President of the United States
Gerald R. Ford holds a special place in the heart of the National Park Service family.
December 24, 2006
Yellowstone’s East Entrance Road Opens For Winter Season
The East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park opened to guided oversnow travel by snowcoach and snowmobile at about 3 p.m. today.
December 19, 2006
Yellowstone Opens For Winter Season
The interior of Yellowstone National Park opens for the winter season Wednesday morning, December 20th.
December 06, 2006
National Park Service Extends Public Comment Period For Draft Environmental Impact Statement On Benefits Sharing
The public has an additional 45 days to submit comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Benefits Sharing. The original comment period began on September 22 and was scheduled to end on December 15.
November 20, 2006
Cooperating Agencies Get Preliminary Draft Of New Yellowstone And Grand Teton Winter Use Plan For Technical Review
Work on a long-term plan to guide management of winter use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks took an important step forward today as the National Park Service provided a preliminary version of the Draft Winter Use Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for technical review by the ten Cooperating Agencies involved in the planning effort.
November 13, 2006
Two Bozeman Men Charged With Poaching Elk Inside Yellowstone National Park
A vigilant citizen reporting suspicious behavior led to the capture and arrest of two poachers in Yellowstone National Park.
October 23, 2006
Yellowstone National Park’s Newest Electronic Field Trip Makes Waves!
Mark your calendars for Yellowstone National Park’s newest electronic field trip, Getting into Hot Water.
October 19, 2006
Yellowstone National Park Seeks Comments For Boundary Creek Trail Project
Yellowstone National Park is soliciting comments for a proposed project to do routine rehabilitation trail work on a portion of the Boundary Creek Trail in the southwest corner of the park. The project would primarily focus on the section of trail near Dunanda Falls and would take place during the summer of 2007.
October 05, 2006
Yellowstone Visitor Services Closing for Season
As leaves and snowflakes begin to fall, visitor services and roads in Yellowstone National Park begin to close for the season.
September 28, 2006
Yellowstone National Park to Conduct Safety and Sobriety Checkpoints
In accordance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association's "National Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown," Yellowstone National Park rangers and special agents will be conducting safety and sobriety checkpoints on roads on the west side of the park, on September 28.
September 25, 2006
Free Entrance to Yellowstone National Park on September 30
Visitors entering Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks on Saturday, September 30, 2006, will have their entrance fees waived in honor of National Public Lands Day.
September 13, 2006
Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction for Burglary
The National Park Service and Yellowstone Park Service Stations are each offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for burglarizing the Mammoth Hot Springs gas station in Yellowstone National Park on the night of Tuesday, September 12, 2006.
September 13, 2006
Red Flag Warning Issued For Yellowstone National Park
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Yellowstone National Park from Noon until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday.
September 11, 2006
Road Between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction Reopens
The road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction in Yellowstone National Park reopened shortly before 8 o’clock Monday morning after being closed for nearly 24 hours due to a rock slide.
September 10, 2006
Rockslide Temporarily Closes Road Between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction
A mid-morning rockslide has temporarily closed the road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction in Yellowstone National Park.
September 08, 2006
Bears' Holiday Picnic has Park Officials Concerned
Rangers in Yellowstone National Park are watching two grizzly bears to see if they become aggressive after getting human food over the weekend.
September 08, 2006
Driver Arrested in Connection With Wednesday Fatal Accident
The driver of the vehicle involved in a fatal accident Wednesday night in Yellowstone National Park has been arrested and is in federal custody.
September 07, 2006
Fatal Accident Near Yellowstone’s North Entrance
One person is dead and another hospitalized after an accident late Wednesday night in Yellowstone National Park.
September 06, 2006
Magpie Fire Now 2,900 Acres
The Magpie Fire burning in the Yellowstone backcountry is now 2,900 acres. The fire was remapped during an observation overflight Tuesday afternoon.
September 05, 2006
Smoky Conditions in Yellowstone Caused by Fires North of Park
Smoke from several large fires burning in Montana is drifting into Yellowstone National Park.
September 05, 2006
Yellowstone’s Summer Bison Population Estimate Released
Yellowstone National Park has completed the 2006 summer bison population estimate.
September 01, 2006
Yellowstone Invites Volunteers to Assist at Heritage and Research Center
The National Park Service invites the public to participate in the volunteer program at the Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center for the fall and winter season.
August 31, 2006
Yellowstone National Park to Conduct Safety and Sobriety Checkpoints
In accordance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Association's "National Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown," Yellowstone National Park rangers and special agents will be conducting safety and sobriety checkpoints on roads inside the park during the Labor Day weekend and throughout the following week.
August 30, 2006
Grizzly Relocated in Yellowstone
A two-year-old female grizzly weighing approximately 130 pounds, has been captured and relocated to a remote backcountry area of the park.
August 30, 2006
Some Backcountry Trails and Campsites Closed Due to Stinky Fire in Yellowstone
A continued drying trend coupled with an increased burning period and gusty winds has caused concern that the Stinky Fire, burning 19 miles southeast of Tower Junction, may become a potential threat to a few of Yellowstone's backcountry trails and campsites in the area.
August 30, 2006
Road Work Halted For Holiday Weekend
Nightly closures on Yellowstone’s East Entrance road will be temporarily halted for the Labor Day weekend, although construction may continue during daytime hours on Friday.
August 29, 2006
Heating Oil Spill at Old Faithful Lodge
Efforts are underway to clean up a heating oil spill at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge in Yellowstone National Park.
August 25, 2006
Two New Fires Suppressed in Yellowstone
Two man-caused fires were reported on Thursday.
August 25, 2006
The Future of America’s National Parks
In a special message and a memorandum issued today, President George W. Bush directed Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to establish specific performance goals to help prepare the national parks for another century of conservation, preservation and enjoyment.
August 24, 2006
Stinky Fire Grows, Magpie Fire Quiet Over Weekend
One of the two fires burning in Yellowstone National Park grew in size over the weekend.
August 17, 2006
Two New Small Fires Reported In Yellowstone
Two new small wildfires were reported in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday.
August 17, 2006
Grand Opening Next Week For New Canyon Visitor Education Center
Yellowstone National Park will open the doors to the new Canyon Visitor Education Center next week.
August 15, 2006
Yellowstone's Magpie Fire Tops 1,800 Acres
Mapping completed after a late Monday afternoon reconnaissance flight confirmed that the Magpie Fire grew significantly over the weekend.
August 14, 2006
Magpie Fire Continues to Burn in Yellowstone Backcountry
A frontal passage on Sunday resulted in increased fire activity on the Magpie Fire in Yellowstone National Park.
August 07, 2006
Magpie Fire Magpie Fire Grows Slightly in the Past Week
The Magpie Fire burning in Yellowstone’s backcountry has grown a little more than 100 acres in the past week.
August 03, 2006
Magpie Fire Remains Quiet
Continued cool, damp weather resulted in little fire activity Wednesday on the Magpie Fire in Yellowstone National Park.
August 02, 2006
Rain Quiets Yellowstone's Magpie Fire
Recent rainfall and cool, cloudy weather Tuesday resulted in a quiet day on the Magpie Fire burning in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park.
August 01, 2006
Magpie Fire Now Over 1,100 Acres
Mapping completed Monday afternoon now shows Yellowstone’s Magpie Fire at over 1,100 acres.
July 31, 2006
Magpie Fire Grows to 890 Acres Sunday
High winds and low humidity caused the Magpie Fire to grow almost ten percent on Sunday.
July 30, 2006
Saturday Magpie Fire Activity Inside Existing Perimeter
Fire activity increased Saturday on the Magpie Fire due to high temperatures, low humidity and strong, gusty winds.
July 29, 2006
Slight Growth in Magpie Fire Friday
Warmer, drier, windy weather Friday provided the right conditions for the Magpie Fire in Yellowstone to increase slightly in size.
July 28, 2006
Fifth Straight Day Of Limited Activity On Magpie Fire
Thursday was another quiet day on the Magpie Fire in Yellowstone National Park.
July 27, 2006
Thunderstorms and Rain Halt Magpie Fire Growth
Warmer temperatures and lower humidity forecast for Thursday and Friday could reverse the recent trend of stagnant growth of the Magpie Fire in Yellowstone National Park.
July 26, 2006
Third Day of Clouds and Light Rain Over Magpie Fire
Morning clouds and early afternoon thunderstorms with light rain on Tuesday resulted in a third day of limited activity on the fire burning in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park.
July 25, 2006
Magpie Fire Activity Remains Quiet
Another day of favorable weather in Yellowstone National Park kept the Magpie Fire in check Monday.
July 24, 2006
Cloudy Skies and Light Rain Slow Magpie Fire
Light morning rainfall, cloudy skies and a late afternoon thunderstorm all contributed to a quiet Sunday on the Magpie Fire in Yellowstone’s backcountry.
July 23, 2006
Second Day of Limited Growth of Magpie Fire
Light winds Saturday led to another day of limited growth on the Magpie Fire in Yellowstone National Park.
July 22, 2006
Light Winds Slow Growth of Magpie Fire
The Magpie Fire burning in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park increased just 140 acres on Friday. The fire as of late Friday afternoon was estimated at 690 acres.
July 21, 2006
Yellowstone’s Magpie Fire Continues To Grow
A lightning-caused fire continues to burn east of Madison Junction in Yellowstone National Park.
July 20, 2006
Magpie Fire in Yellowstone Backcountry Over 300 Acres
The Magpie Fire in Yellowstone National Park has grown to over 300 acres. Smoke from the fire is visible for several miles in all directions.
July 14, 2006
Road Maintenance Projects Planned Next Week in Yellowstone National Park
Visitors will experience slight delays when traveling the roads of Yellowstone National Park next week.
July 13, 2006
Yellowstone National Park Seeks Public Input on the Future of Wireless Communications
Wireless e-mail, internet and cell phones are an everyday part of many people’s lives. Yellowstone National Park will examine and address the impacts and suitability of these and other services in the park as it begins preparing a Wireless Communication Services Plan Environmental Assessment.
July 10, 2006
Yellowstone To Begin Westslope Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project
A project to restore native westslope cutthroat trout in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park will begin next week.
June 29, 2006
Yellowstone Commercial Vehicle Inspections Turn Up Dozens of Violations
All but a handful of the commercial vehicles inspected last week in Yellowstone National Park were found to have some type of safety defect.
June 29, 2006
Small Wildland Fire Burning In Yellowstone
A small wildland fire is burning near the road west of Tower Junction in Yellowstone National Park.
June 29, 2006
Yellowstone Road Work Halted For Holiday Weekend
Visitors to Yellowstone National Park this holiday weekend won’t have to worry about road construction limiting overnight access to the park.
June 27, 2006
Yellowstone North Entrance Landslide Cleared
The North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park has reopened to traffic.
June 27, 2006
Landslide Temporarily Closes Yellowstone's North Entrance
The North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is temporarily closed.
June 21, 2006
Yellowstone National Park to Conduct Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections
Full level inspections on commercial vehicles will begin soon in Yellowstone National Park. The inspections will be unannounced and focus on commercial buses and trucks.
June 19, 2006
Wildland Fire Update for Yellowstone National Park
A lightning-caused fire approximately 4.5 miles west of Mary Mountain in central Yellowstone is putting up a smoke plume visible along many of the park's roadways.
June 18, 2006
Aggressive Black Bear Captured and Removed from Canyon Area
Rangers in Yellowstone National Park trapped and removed a black bear late Saturday afternoon because its aggressive behavior posed a continuing threat to the safety of park visitors and employees.
June 18, 2006
Yellowstone Falling Victim Identified
Authorities have released the identity of the woman who slipped and fell to her death in Yellowstone National Park Saturday morning.
June 17, 2006
Visitor Dies After Fall in Yellowstone National Park
A visitor from Michigan slipped and fell to her death in Yellowstone National Park Saturday morning.
June 15, 2006
Two Fugitives Captured In Yellowstone National Park
An investigation into a hit-and-run accident in Yellowstone National Park led to the apprehension of two men wanted in connection with a bank robbery in Iowa.
June 14, 2006
Yellowstone National Park Seeks Public Comment On Stephens Creek Management Plan
Yellowstone National Park is seeking public comment on a plan to limit future development and restore portions of the Stephens Creek Administrative Area northwest of Gardiner, Montana.
June 11, 2006
Young Boy Burned Near Old Faithful
A young boy from Utah was burned Saturday evening after falling into water from a recently erupted geyser in Yellowstone National Park.
June 07, 2006
Visitors Discover Dead Grizzly in Yellowstone
Necropsy results indicate a grizzly bear found recently along the shores of Yellowstone Lake probably died after being struck by a vehicle.
June 01, 2006
Yellowstone National Park Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Road Repairs At Canyon
Yellowstone National Park is proposing to repair roads and make minor changes to parking areas, pullouts and overlooks in the developed area along the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
June 01, 2006
Missing Visitor Found After Overnight Search
A visitor reported missing Wednesday night in Yellowstone National Park was found safe and unhurt this morning.
May 26, 2006
Yellowstone Seeking Public Input on Proposed Changes at Tower Junction
Yellowstone National Park is proposing to make some changes to improve visitor services and park operations in the Tower Junction area.
May 25, 2006
Holiday Weekend Kicks Off Summer Season in Yellowstone
Thousands of people are expected to head to Yellowstone National Park to enjoy the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
May 24, 2006
Yellowstone National Park Solicits Comments
Yellowstone National Park is soliciting comments for a proposed project to do routine rehabilitation trail work on a portion of the Sportsman Lake Trail in the northwest corner of the park.
May 09, 2006
Westslope Cutthroat Trout Restoration Environmental
Yellowstone National Park is proposing to restore native westslope cutthroat trout in the East Fork Specimen Creek watershed located in the northwest corner of the park.
May 01, 2006
Yellowstone National Park to Conduct Safety and Sobriety Checkpoints
Yellowstone National Park rangers and special agents will be conducting safety and sobriety checkpoints on roads inside the park.
April 28, 2006
Yellowstone National Park Entrance Fees Increase May 1st
Some entrance fees at Yellowstone National Park will go up on Monday, May 1.
April 19, 2006
Yellowstone National Park Changes Fishing Regulations
Anglers need to be aware of new fishing regulations that take effect this year in Yellowstone National Park.
April 18, 2006
Yellowstone Readies for Spring Visitors
Spring in Yellowstone National Park is an excellent time to explore and enjoy the park's abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery.
April 17, 2006
Bison Released from Stephen's Creek Facility
Approximately 300 bison were released from the Stephens Creek capture facility.
April 13, 2006
Yellowstone Park Foundation Donates $15 Million for Old Faithful Visitor Center
The Yellowstone Park Foundation today donated $15 million for construction of a new visitor center at Old Faithful.
April 06, 2006
2006 Winter Classification and Count of Northern Yellowstone Elk
The Northern Yellowstone Cooperative Wildlife Working Group conducted its annual, late-winter classification of northern Yellowstone elk on March 23rd.
March 31, 2006
Plans for Madison Waste Water Treatment
Plans have been approved for a new wastewater treatment plant for the Madison area of Yellowstone National Park.
March 22, 2006
Stephen's Creek Bison Capture Facility Reopens
Yellowstone National Park has opened the Interagency bison capture facility at Stephen's Creek for the third time this winter to capture a group of approximately 300 bison that have crossed onto private lands.
March 10, 2006
Bear Activity Resumes in Yellowstone
The first bear sighting of the year occurred Monday. A grizzly bear was observed scavenging a winter-killed bison carcass in the park.
March 09, 2006
Yellowstone Accepting Names for Firewood Collection Pemits
Yellowstone National Park will soon be accepting names of individuals interested in receiving firewood collection permits during 2006.
March 03, 2006
Yellowstone Late Winter Bison Population Estimate Released
Yellowstone National Park has completed the 2006 late winter bison population estimate.
March 02, 2006
Open Houses Slated to Provide Update on Winter Use Planning
Open houses are scheduled for Bozeman and Jackson in mid-March in order for the National Park Service (NPS) to provide an update on Winter Use Planning for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.
