yellowstone national park

Yellowstone visitation statistics for August 2025

Sep-06-25 by Moosetrack Megan

 Yellowstone National Park hosted 881,936 recreation visits in August 2025, up 2% from August 2024 (868,259 recreation visits).

Fishing partially reopens on select rivers in Yellowstone National Park

Aug-31-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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.

Zinke, Sheehy, Moore, Banks Introduce Legislation to Implement Fees on Foreign Tourists to Rebuild National Parks

Jul-31-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Canadian citizens visiting Glacier National Park would be exempt from the surcharge in recognition of our joint stewardship of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.

Crews suppressing wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park

Jul-30-25 by Angela Montana

Over 350 lightning strikes in 24 hours—Ash Fire flares up in Yellowstone’s southwest corner…

Juvenile sustains thermal burns in Yellowstone National Park

Jul-29-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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.

Santa May Have Left a Subtle Signature at YNP

Jul-15-25 by Angela Montana

Geologists discovered a surprise in Yellowstone–a new hot spring that might’ve started simmering on Christmas Eve…

Will YNP Really be Selling Wildlife Petting Permits?

Jul-15-25 by Angela Montana

If you’re looking into buying a “Petting Tag” from Yellowstone to high-five a grizzly, you probably want to read this article…

Trees Are Tough

Jul-13-25 by Angela Montana

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!

Pee Power

Jul-09-25 by Angela Montana

Ever toured Yellowstone with two women and a full bladder? Montana Grant did — and lived to tell the tale!

Santa May Have Left a Subtle Signature at YNP

Jul-15-25 by Angela Montana

Geologists discovered a surprise in Yellowstone–a new hot spring that might’ve started simmering on Christmas Eve…

Will YNP Really be Selling Wildlife Petting Permits?

Jul-15-25 by Angela Montana

If you’re looking into buying a “Petting Tag” from Yellowstone to high-five a grizzly, you probably want to read this article…

Trees Are Tough

Jul-13-25 by Angela Montana

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!

Pee Power

Jul-09-25 by Angela Montana

Ever toured Yellowstone with two women and a full bladder? Montana Grant did — and lived to tell the tale!

Just a Reminder That Bison Are Not Babysitters

Jun-17-25 by Angela Montana

If your family photo op involves a toddler and a wild bison, it is safe to say the bison is not the problem…

Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park erupts again

Jun-03-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Black Diamond Pool has erupted again, after destroying the boardwalk and sending tourists running last summer.

Oregon man found guilty of assaulting a Yellowstone National Park employee in a construction zone

May-22-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The man intentionally struck the employee with a vehicle after voicing displeasure about construction traffic.