Yellowstone National Park

If you plan to travel to Yellowstone this summer, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring place. Within the park’s 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain…

We're suckers for a beautiful sunset! 😍 Turn up your volume to enjoy the natural sounds in Swan Lake Flat.

(News Release) Beginning 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…

Who said participation ribbons are only for kids? Here's to you!

From the backcountry to the boardwalks around Old Faithful, all of Yellowstone is bear country! 🐻 Protect yourself and the bears you come to Yellowstone to see by carrying bear spray and learning how to use it. Bear spray is a non-lethal deterrent designed to stop a bear's…

“I hope this email finds you well.” The email finding me. *sigh* If only we could go birding instead. Did you know we have a checklist of over 200 species of birds found in Yellowstone, along with the seasons they can be seen? Visit our website to download the checklist and…

It’s fire season in the West – even just a spark can ignite a wildfire! This means we all need to take extra precautions with our campfires. 🔥 In Yellowstone, campfires are only permitted in established fire rings in campgrounds and at some (but not all!) backcountry campsites.…

You may have heard a rumor of a new thermal feature in Norris Geyser Basin... it's true! Learn more about it from our friends at @USGSVolcanoes.

Wanna beat the crowds? Rise early or stay late! We hear the sunrises and sunsets aren't too shabby either... 😉

(News Release) Effective Saturday, July 12, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows. Learn more: go.nps.gov/25011

Help us stop aquatic hitchhikers! Aquatic invasive species pose a grave and growing threat to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. If you plan to boat in the park, be sure to visit our website for information regarding permits and inspections: go.nps.gov/YELLboating #4Good4GYE

Did you know tracks and scat aren’t the only signs of wildlife you can find in the park? Bison and other wildlife rub trees for a variety of reasons – marking territory, scratching an itch, or removing insects and old fur. Look for signs of these “rub trees” during your visit!

(News Release) Yellowstone hosted 928,250 recreation visits in June 2025, up 1% from June 2024 (914,612 recreation visits). Read more at go.nps.gov/25010