News feeds from the National Park Service
- Fire danger reduced to HIGH in Yellowstone National ParkThe parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now HIGH and Stage 1 fire restrictions that went into effect August 12 have been lifted. https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/250918.htm Read more »
- Update: Hiker released from hospital following grizzly encounter in Yellowstone National ParkOn the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 16, a male, age 29, sustained injuries from a bear while hiking on the Turbid Lake Trail, located northeast of Mary Bay in Yellowstone Lake. https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/250916.htm Read more »
- UPDATE: Fishing reopens without restrictions on select rivers in Yellowstone National ParkEffective immediately, select rivers and streams that were partially closed to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low flows are now open without restrictions. There are currently no temperature-related restrictions in place parkwide. https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/25011.htm Read more »
- Yellowstone visitation statistics for August 2025Yellowstone National Park hosted 881,936 recreation visits in August 2025, up 2% from August 2024 (868,259 recreation visits). https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/25019.htm Read more »
- Biologists to begin 2025 grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National ParkAs part of ongoing monitoring efforts to document recovery of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with Yellowstone National Park, is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific capture operations are once again about to begin… Read more »
- Yellowstone visitation statistics for July 2025Yellowstone National Park hosted 975,109 recreation visits in July 2025, down 2% from July 2024 (992,352 recreation visits). https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/25016.htm Read more »
- Yellowstone National Park fire restrictions in effect beginning Aug. 12Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect Aug. 12 in Yellowstone National Park due to the VERY HIGH fire danger level. https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/25015.htm Read more »
- Crews suppressing wildland fire in Yellowstone National ParkOn the afternoon of July 30, Yellowstone helitack crews detected the Ash Fire in the Bechler area located in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/250730.htm Read more »
- Juvenile sustains thermal burns in Yellowstone National ParkOn Monday morning, July 28, a 17-year-old male suffered significant thermal burns to his foot and ankle area in the vicinity of Lone Star Geyser near Old Faithful. https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/25014.htm Read more »
- Yellowstone announces lottery for 2025-2026 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access ProgramBeginning Friday, Aug. 1, people may apply to the 2025-2026 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program allows permit holders to enter the park for up to three days with a group of up… Read more »
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