Yellowstone news
All the on-the-ground news from Yellowstone: closures, conditions, reopenings and alerts that help you plan your visit.
Yellowstone Road Closures: Adjust Your Driving Plans
Road closures currently limit driving in Yellowstone as the park prepares for guided winter trips scheduled to begin December 15, weather permitting.
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Yellowstone Road Closures: Key Dates for Late-Season Travel in 2026
Yellowstone's main road season is scheduled to end October 31, 2026, so plan your route around closures and check road conditions before you leave.
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Grand Canyon’s North Rim Year-Round Access Still Under Review
Three proposals for Grand Canyon’s North Rim are open for public comment, but year-round access and lodging remain proposals, according to ksl.com.
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Yellowstone: Plan Your Route Before the November 1 Road Closures
Most Yellowstone roads and three entrances close to cars on November 1, 2026, so factor the closures into your visit.
Yellowstone By Victoria Boissonade
Yellowstone: $105 Million Fund to Support Future Park Projects
A $105 million fund is planned to support future projects at Yellowstone, but there's no timeline yet to factor into your trip plans.
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Three Cold-Adapted Insects Found Near Two Yellowstone Peaks
Three insects collected in Yellowstone's high country during summer 2026 offer another way to appreciate the park, according to WyoFile.
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Yellowstone: Two Bison Collisions in One Night, Drive Carefully After Dark
Two vehicles hit bison within 24 hours at Yellowstone, where the animals are nearly invisible in headlights after dark.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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