Mar 12, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Assets Linked to Attempted Yellowstone National Park Mass Shooting Ordered Sold for Victim Restitution
On March 9, the United States Attorney’s Office completed forfeiture of four firearms, an assortment of magazines and ammunition, and a vehicle tied to an attempted domestic terrorist plot in Yellowstone National Park in 2024.
Mar 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Yellowstone Wolves Drop to About 90 in 2025: What’s Driving the Decline and Why It Matters
Yellowstone National Park reported a notable drop in wolves in 2025—from about 123 in 2024 to around 90—raising new conservation concerns. Here’s what park managers say is contributing to the decline, why wolves matter to the broader ecosystem, and what researchers are watching next.
Mar 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Yellowstone’s Spring Wildlife Boom: Where to Spot Bison, Elk, Bears, and Wolves This Season
As winter loosens its grip, Yellowstone is surging with wildlife activity—from bison calves and meadow-grazing elk to increasingly visible grizzlies and wolves. Here’s why it matters for the park’s ecosystem and the region’s economy, plus how to watch responsibly.
Mar 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
No, Animals Aren’t Fleeing Yellowstone: Experts Debunk the Viral “Exodus” Eruption Rumor
Viral posts claim wildlife is fleeing Yellowstone ahead of an eruption—but park officials and scientists say there’s no evidence of unusual animal behavior or elevated volcanic signals. Here’s what experts watch for, why the myth spreads, and where to find reliable updates.
Mar 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Viral ‘Norris Basin Eruption’ Video Claims 200-Meter Jets—Here’s What Steamboat Geyser Really Does
A viral March 10, 2026 video claims Norris Geyser Basin blasted water 200 meters into the air. The footage may show real geothermal action—but the hype overshoots what Steamboat Geyser is documented to do. Here’s what’s true about Steamboat, Norris Basin’s unusual chemistry, and why Yellowstone doesn’t need doomsday framing to be fascinating.
Mar 6, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Bison Herd Faces Off With a Pack of 23 Wolves in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley (Video)
Onlookers captured a rare Yellowstone standoff: a bison herd forming a defensive ring around calves as 23 wolves circled for nearly an hour in the Lamar Valley before retreating. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what to watch for as spring wildlife activity ramps up.
Feb 2, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Illegal Killing of Yellowstone Wolf Near Park Border Sparks Montana Poaching Investigation
A well-known Yellowstone wolf was found dead just outside the park, prompting an active state and federal poaching investigation. The case is reigniting debate in Montana over wolf management, hunting ethics, tourism impacts, and how wildlife is protected when it crosses the park boundary.
Jan 6, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park seeks public input on environmental assessment for North Entrance Road Reconstruction Project
The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking public input on an environmental assessment (EA) for the reconstruction of the new permanent North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park.
Dec 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
What Happened to Yellowstone’s Most Bizarre Attraction?
This interesting Yellowstone landmark Is gone — but not forgotten…
Nov 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Viral Footage of Man and Yellowstone National Park Wolves Confrontation
Man tests wildlife boundaries with wolves at YNP…and then what?
Nov 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
When It’s Tourist Season at YNP…
Common sense seems to sometimes take a vacation at Yellowstone National Park…
Oct 16, 2025 · montanaoutdoor
Florida Man Gored By Bison at Yellowstone National Park
A 47‑year‑old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was gored by a bison on Sunday in Yellowstone National Park after approaching […]
Sep 29, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Man banned from park for five years after driving drunk in Yellowstone
Do you think the sentence should have been more lenient or more puntative?
Sep 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Couple of Yellowstone Heavyweights That Don’t Care…
Forget pay-per-view—this is prairie prime time!
Sep 6, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone visitation statistics for August 2025
Yellowstone National Park hosted 881,936 recreation visits in August 2025, up 2% from August 2024 (868,259 recreation visits).
Aug 31, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Fishing partially reopens on select rivers in Yellowstone National Park
Effective immediately, select rivers and streams that had been previously closed due to high water temperatures and low flows in Yellowstone National Park will partially reopen to fishing due to recent cooler temperatures and rainfall.
Jul 31, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Zinke, Sheehy, Moore, Banks Introduce Legislation to Implement Fees on Foreign Tourists to Rebuild National Parks
Canadian citizens visiting Glacier National Park would be exempt from the surcharge in recognition of our joint stewardship of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.
Jul 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Crews suppressing wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park
Over 350 lightning strikes in 24 hours—Ash Fire flares up in Yellowstone’s southwest corner…
Jul 29, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Juvenile sustains thermal burns in Yellowstone National Park
On 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.
Jul 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone National Park Animals Are Not Running for Their Lives
In case you were wondering…..
Jul 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Santa May Have Left a Subtle Signature at YNP
Geologists discovered a surprise in Yellowstone–a new hot spring that might’ve started simmering on Christmas Eve…
Jul 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Will YNP Really be Selling Wildlife Petting Permits?
If you're looking into buying a “Petting Tag” from Yellowstone to high-five a grizzly, you probably want to read this article…
Jul 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Trees Are Tough
If a tree can grow out of solid rock in Yellowstone, what’s stopping you from thriving where you are? Read more from Montana Grant!
Jul 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Pee Power
Ever toured Yellowstone with two women and a full bladder? Montana Grant did — and lived to tell the tale!
Jun 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Friday Foul: Yellowstone National Park Tourists
Another bad idea at YNP…
Jun 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Just a Reminder That Bison Are Not Babysitters
If your family photo op involves a toddler and a wild bison, it is safe to say the bison is not the problem…
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
PSA: Bear Spray is Not Equivalent to a Bison Force Field
Don't count on bear spray to save you from your bad decisions…
Jun 10, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Man gored by bison June 10 in Yellowstone National Park
Bison:1 Tourists:0
Jun 3, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park erupts again
The Black Diamond Pool has erupted again, after destroying the boardwalk and sending tourists running last summer.
May 22, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Oregon man found guilty of assaulting a Yellowstone National Park employee in a construction zone
The man intentionally struck the employee with a vehicle after voicing displeasure about construction traffic.
May 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Rangers Seek Man Seen Running on Thermal Terrace Near White Elephant Back (Selfie Stick, Blue Ford F-150)
A Facebook post reports a man illegally sprinting around White Elephant Back Terrace with a selfie stick. Rangers are looking for him; he’s said to be driving a blue Ford F-150 with temporary tags and traveling with two companions. If you see them, notify a ranger.
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Is Wild, But Not That Wild—Weed Still Banned
America’s first park is full of natural highs—just don’t bring your own….
Apr 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Plans for the Park
In a park where geysers erupt and grizzlies roam, the real magic happens at the end of a fishing line…
Apr 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Grizzly Bear “Attacks” Car
When Objects Mirrors Are Closer Than They Appear…Especially Bears!
Apr 4, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Seattle woman sentenced to 7 days incarceration for approaching Old Faithful
Ms. Flaherty left the boardwalk and viewing area surrounding Old Faithful geyser and walked approximately 10 feet onto the cone of Old Faithful.
Apr 3, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Man sentenced to week in jail for parking on Yellowstone thermal area
Is this sentence too much? Or too little?
Mar 3, 2025 · montanaoutdoor
11 Wolves Caught On Video Chasing Elk Herd at Yellowstone
A video from Yellowstone National Park captures 11 wolves from the Junction Pack chasing a bull elk in the park’s […]
Jan 29, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Earthquake rattles Montana
Did you feel this earthquake?!
Jan 28, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reserves
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and Oregon State University examined the area beneath Yellowstone Volcanic system finding that although an eruption is unlikely anywhere in the area, changes to the northeast area of the volcanic system will be the key to understanding future eruptions.
Jan 18, 2025 · montanaoutdoor
Legendary 24 year Old Yellowstone Park Bison “Speedy” Passes Away
Speedy, a cherished 24-year-old bison residing at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge, Montana, passed away peacefully in her […]
Jan 7, 2025 · montanaoutdoor
Yellowstone’s Legendary One-Eyed Wolf 907F Succumbs After Clash With Rival Pack
Yellowstone National Park’s renowned one-eyed wolf, 907F, passed away on December 25, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a confrontation […]
Dec 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Like You’ve Never Seen (or Heard) It
Turn your next road trip into a guided adventure! This audio tour takes you through Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and beyond with stories, insider tips and fun facts that bring the parks to life.
Dec 11, 2024 · montanaoutdoor
Yellowstone Tourist Attempts to Ride a Wild Bison
A recent incident at Yellowstone National Park has sparked outrage after a tourist disturbed a resting bison, attempting to interact […]
Dec 7, 2024 · montanaoutdoor
Coyotes Vs. Wolves – Yellowstone Park Battle
In a captivating encounter within Yellowstone National Park, two coyotes confronted a gray wolf, offering a striking comparison of their […]
Jul 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Hydrothermal Explosion at YNP….in case you didn’t see footage
For those who missed the footage of the YNP explosion, here is one person’s footage:
Jul 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Ranger Injured in Shootout, Suspect Killed at Canyon Village
A person was killed and a Yellowstone ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village at Yellowstone National Park. […]
Jul 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone National Park statement about white bison calf
Confirmation At this time, Yellowstone National Park can confirm, based on multiple creditable sightings, that a white bison calf was […]
May 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Intoxicated man at YNP injured after harassing, kicking bison
A recent press release from the National Park Service revealed a disturbing situation that occurred at YNP. Clarence Yoder of […]
Mar 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
MORS Remember When Series: People cooked whole chickens in a YNP hot spring?
Is it common sense to follow rules at national parks? No. Sadly, for many, it is not. Remember a few […]
Nov 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
CWD in YNP!!! by Montana Grant
Sadly, the first case of CWD has been confirmed in Yellowstone Park. Chronic Wasting Disease is 100% fatal to deer, […]