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Repost from @yellowstonenps ⚠️ 6/30 UPDATE ⚠

Repost from @yellowstonenps ⚠️ 6/30 UPDATE ⚠️

Yellowstone to reopen north loop July 2 and suspend ALPS, 93% of roadways will be open! 🎉

In addition to roads in the south loop, visitors will have access to the north loop: Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs to Tower-Roosevelt to Canyon Junction. Visitors can access the loops via the East (Cody, WY), West (West Yellowstone, MT), and South entrances (Grand Teton/Jackson, WY).

🟢North loop🟢
FHWA engineers have completed final bridge/road safety inspections. Temporary repairs to wastewater systems will accommodate day use on the north loop. High water still remains in many waterways - be aware of backcountry closures in the north loop due to hazardous conditions or damaged trails/bridges. Services in the north loop will include general stores and gasoline at Tower/Mammoth Hot Springs. Additional services may open in upcoming weeks.

🟠North and Northeast entrances🟠
The North Entrance Road (Gardiner, MT to Mammoth Hot Springs) and Northeast Entrance Road (Cooke City/Silver Gate, MT to Tower-Roosevelt) remain closed to vehicle traffic while temporary repairs are completed. Visitors may access the park on foot through these entrances to recreate (fish/hike) in open areas. The park will evaluate bicycle use through these entrances up to damaged road sections in the near future.

🔴Alternating License Plate System suspended🔴
Yellowstone implemented the ALPS upon reopening the south loop June 22 to prevent overcrowding. The interim system worked effectively at moderating traffic within the park; however, with reopening the north loop and 93% of the road system open, ALPS will be suspended July 2.

‼For more information, including details about backcountry access, ongoing flood recovery efforts, and FAQ's, visit: go.nps.gov/220613

❗️ Private Tours Booking Now ❗️ We are bo

❗️ Private Tours Booking Now ❗️

We are booking reservations again for summer 2022 Private Tours based out of Gardiner, Montana! Beginning Saturday, July 2 we are able to resume Private Tours on the northern range. Access via the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park is open only to tours at this time. Book an experience with one of our Yellowstone Forever field educators at the link in bio.

🚧 Update on YF operations and educational progr

🚧 Update on YF operations and educational programs 🚧

Due to the current road closures on the northern range because of flooding, all Field Seminars at the Lamar Buffalo Ranch have been canceled for the foreseeable future. Private Tours through August 21 have also been canceled. Most Lodging & Learning programs are still being offered.

Park Stores on the south loop are open, as is our store in Gardiner, MT.

Read more at link in bio

Photo: NPS/Jacob Frank

Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of t

Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. While there are challenges ahead to repair roads and bridges following last week's flood event, Yellowstone remains resilient.

📸: Photo taken on a previous summer solstice in 2017. NPS/Jacob Frank

Repost from @yellowstonenps • ⚠️6/18 UPDATE⚠️
At 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, Yellowstone will begin allowing visitors to access the south loop of the park. The south loop is accessed from the East (Cody), West (West Yellowstone), and South (Grand Teton/Jackson) entrances. Accessible areas include Madison, Old Faithful, Grant Village, Lake Village, Canyon Village and Norris. As part of reopening planning, park staff have engaged over 1,000 business owners, park partners, commercial operators and residents in surrounding gateway communities to determine how to manage summer visitation while the north loop remains closed due to flood damage.

To balance the demand for visitor access, park resource protection and economic interests of the communities, the park will institute an interim visitor access plan. The interim plan, referred to as the Alternating License Plate System (ALPS), was suggested as a solution by gateway communities during major public engagement with the park this past week. Park managers and partners have agreed this system is the best interim solution to ensuring the south loop does not become overwhelmed by visitors. The NPS will actively monitor the license plate system and is concurrently building a new reservation system that will be ready for implementation, if needed.

View the most up-to-date information about the Alternating License Plate System, including a list of FAQ's on the NPS website: go.nps.gov/YELLflood

Yellowstone Forever is reopening our Yellowstone R

Yellowstone Forever is reopening our Yellowstone Resiliency Fund and asking you to pitch in and help us provide immediate financial support to recovery efforts from these devastating floods. LINK IN BIO.

Park Updates as of June 17:
- The northern portion of the park, where Yellowstone Forever operates educational programs through the Yellowstone Forever Institute, is severely damaged and likely to remain closed for a substantial period of time.
- All 5 park entrances remain closed temporarily, however, West, South, and East entrances are targeted for reopening as early as next week.
- Water levels remain high but have gone down substantially over the past 24 hours.
- Weather patterns and potential for additional flooding events are being monitored.
- Teams are in the park assessing damage and assisting with short and long-term recovery planning.
- NPS is analyzing the carrying capacity of the south loop and working closely with partners to develop appropriate visitor management actions to safely accommodate visitors within that portion of the park.
- NPS is working to determine what other potential sections of the park may be reopened for the season. Decisions will depend on extent of damage and the ability of the NPS to safely open additional sections as the year progresses.
- Although access to Yellowstone National Park will be less than normal until further notice, there are still incredible opportunities for recreation, wildlife viewing, and great experiences in the park’s gateway communities (Gardiner, Montana; Silver Gate and Cooke City, Montana; West Yellowstone, Montana; Cody, Wyoming; and Jackson, Wyoming), as well as surrounding areas in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
- Visitors who have trips planned should continue to check the Yellowstone website, local chambers of commerce, and social media for updates to get the most up-to-date information.

📸: NPS/Jacob Frank

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