Two Philadelphia women who walked off a path and damaged an environmentally sensitive thermal area of Yellowstone National Park were sentenced to two days in jail and ordered to pay fines and restitution, the top federal prosecutor in Wyoming said Thursday. Tara L. Davoli, 31, and Sarah A. Piotrowski, 30, were banned from Yellowstone for… Read More »
Visitors leaving the Old Faithful boardwalks after an eruption Opening Day MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park reopened two (east and south) of five entrances on Monday, May 18, following Phase 1 of its reopening plan (read more in the May 13 news release). Visitation Visitation through the first three days of operations… Read More »
Ranger Don demonstrates a new extendable arm prototype at Yellowstone’s South Entrance In light of the spread of COVID-19, trying to find out what is open and closed in our national parks is a moving target these days. The park service is coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local… Read More »
Accessibility Many park facilities and major areas of interest, such as Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Canyon, Grant Village, Madison and Norris, have been judged to be negotiable by wheelchair users without assistance. These areas are described in the pamphlet, Visitors Guide to Accessible Features in Yellowstone National Park.[PDF] The guide provides information about wheelchair availability,… Read More »
While Yellowstone is a stunning place to visit, you have to be careful. Yellowstone is not a zoo – the animals are wild and unpredictable and are not fenced in. A slow, lumbering, wild bison looks as though it can’t move very fast, but they are quite agile when they need to be, as is… Read More »
UNDER DEVELOPMENT – Some details are pending announcements from vendors. In addition to driving around the park, exploring thermal areas, watching the wildlife, and viewing the scenery, there are several organized activities for park visitors to engage in. Ranger-Led Programs Coming soon for the 2010 Summer Season. Horseback Rides There are three stables in the park… Read More »
These are suggested tours – recommendations only. Obviously you should construct the specific route you take based on what interests you. These are itineraries I’d recommend to people who’d never been to Yellowstone before. SINGLE DAY ITINERARY Option A: This option is for those who wish to see as much as they can without investing… Read More »
National Park Service rangers offer a variety of programs through the summer and winter months in Yellowstone. These programs are offered at a variety of locations throughout the park. Specific programs offered each season are based on ranger availability (which is contingent upon funding, of course). Summer Programs Winter Programs SUMMER PROGRAMS The following are… Read More »
Yellowstone Park entrance hours vary throughout the year but Yellowstone Park entrance fees remain the same year round. Park entrance fees simply depend on the type of vehicle, number of passengers, and Park pass that you have. In this post, learn the basics for Yellowstone park entrance hours and fees. Yellowstone Park Entrance Fees Typically,… Read More »
There are nine lodging facilities spread throughout Yellowstone, with accommodations ranging from austere to luxurious. None of the rooms have air conditioning, television or Internet access (though this may change soon for hotels and lodges other than the Old Faithful Inn and Lake Hotel). Most rooms do not have telephones, with the occasional exception as… Read More »