Yellowstone news
All the on-the-ground news from Yellowstone: closures, conditions, reopenings and alerts that help you plan your visit.
Yellowstone's Wolf Pups Have a Rough Year Again, but the Population Is Holding Steady
Yellowstone's wolves produced few pups again in 2026, according to the Jackson Hole News&Guide, but the overall population remains stable.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone Logs 868,450 Visits in September 2026 as Roads Close Soon
In September 2026, Yellowstone logged 868,450 visits, up 3% year over year, and most of its roads close on November 1.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone: The Beartooth Highway Closes Ahead of Winter
US-212 between Red Lodge and Cooke City closes temporarily before the snow, then shuts for the season on October 12.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone: Three Roads Close After Oct. 12, Main Entrances Open Through the 31st
Starting October 12, Dunraven Pass, the Beartooth Highway, and the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway close; the West, East, and South entrances stay open through October 31.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Canyonlands: Hiker Missing at Horseshoe Canyon, Search Underway
A 71-year-old hiker remains missing near the Horseshoe Canyon trailhead, in a remote stretch of Canyonlands, according to FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul.
CanyonlandsGreat Smoky MountainsYellowstoneGrand Canyon By Jocelyn Pion
Yellowstone: A Section of the West Thumb Boardwalk Closed for Repairs
The path to Fishing Cone and Lakeshore Geyser is closed at West Thumb while crews repair the lakeshore support structures.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone: Afternoon Fishing Closures on Three Rivers
On the Madison, Firehole, and Gibbon, fishing is currently closed from midday to sunrise to protect the park's trout.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone Closes Buffalo Creek for a Week to Protect Its Native Fish
A tributary in the park's north is closed Aug. 31 through Sept. 7, 2026 to remove invasive fish. Here's what it means for your trip.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone: Give Bull Elk Plenty of Space Right Now
Bull elk in Yellowstone are quick and unpredictable this season. Here are the safe distances to keep on your visit.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone: Biscuit Basin Closed After Hydrothermal Explosion
Biscuit Basin, just north of Old Faithful, stays closed until further notice after a hydrothermal explosion. Here's what it means for your visit.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone: One-Lane Traffic and Delays at the Gardner River High Bridge
Single-lane traffic and waits of up to 15 minutes at Yellowstone's Gardner River High Bridge, and what it means for your visit.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone: How Far to Stay From Wildlife
At Yellowstone, bears, bison and wolves are unpredictable wildlife. Here are the safety distances and what to know about bear spray.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone: Fishing Reopens on Most Rivers
After closures in late July because the water was too warm, most Yellowstone rivers reopened to fishing on August 12. Three remain closed.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
