Yellowstone news
All the on-the-ground news from Yellowstone: closures, conditions, reopenings and alerts that help you plan your visit.
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
