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5 Ways You Can Support Yellowstone National Park

Earlier this year, the National Park Service has made the difficult but necessary decision to close Yellowstone National Park to visitors. While the park is now open again, there are some restrictions and closures still in place. While we all take the necessary steps to slow the spread... read more →

April 8, 2020
Preserving the Park

Ways to Visit Yellowstone Virtually

You can be transported to Yellowstone instantly with live-streaming video... read more →

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Update Regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) for Yellowstone Forever Program Participants

Yellowstone National Park will open its Montana entrances on Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The Montana entrances include West Entrance (near West Yellowstone), North Entrance (near Gardiner), and Northeast Entrance (near Cooke City). The entire Grand Loop Road will be accessible for day use,... read more →

March 24, 2020
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Naturalist Notes: Wolves and Ravens

Ravens and wolves have a special relationship. Called “wolf birds” by various cultures, ravens have important ties to wolves. Like many scavengers, the common raven (Corvus corax) is especially tied to large predators that serve as potential food providers. Wolves provide many Yellowstone species a year-round food not necessarily available... read more →

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Yellowstone’s Window into the Wolf World: Celebrating 25 Years

By Jenny Golding In the pre-dawn light of winter, you hear a low howl. Anticipation rises as you look through the spotting scope, hoping to get a glimpse in the dim light. The sun breaks through the clouds, making shafts of sunlight on the valley floor. You spot them! The entire... read more →

March 10, 2020
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Be Bear-Aware This Spring

It may still look like winter in parts of Yellowstone, but spring has arrived in one important way: bears have started emerging from their dens. All of Yellowstone is bear country, from the trails in the park’s backcountry to the boardwalks and parking lots around Old Faithful. You can play... read more →

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Bear Spray: What You Need to Know

Each and every spring season, bears in Yellowstone emerge from hibernation on a constant search for food. Sows are on the move with their cubs and big grizzly boars look to claim winter carcasses. Bears are generally more visible this time of year and potentially more aggressive, which makes them... read more →

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Yellowstone Camping FAQ

Camping in Yellowstone is a budget-friendly alternative to hotels, and also a whole lot of fun. It's a terrific way to unplug, experience the park's natural environment, and enjoy simple pleasures like cooking and eating around the campfire. Ready to plan your trip? Read on for answers to the most... read more →

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Happy Birthday to Yellowstone!

Guess who’s celebrating a birthday? Yellowstone National Park turns 148 years old today. Yellowstone was established as the world’s first national park by an act of Congress and signed into law on March 1, 1872, by President Ulysses S. Grant. In honor of this special day, here’s a brief look... read more →

March 1, 2020
Yellowstone History

Yellowstone’s National Historic Landmarks

“If you’re in Yellowstone National Park, chances are you are within a historic property,” says Zehra Osman. She explains that the majority of the park’s roads, hotels, cabins, general stores, quarters, and offices are listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Eight of these... read more →

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