National Park Service Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Wildlife Harassers
Grand Teton National Park officials are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two men who approached a baby bison last week.
Two individuals were seen approaching and touching a bison calf at the southern end of Elk Ranch Flats in the park at 1 p.m. on June 4, according to a statement from the National Park Service. The incident is currently under investigation, and anyone who recognizes the men or has information is asked to contact the park.
Moving Heavy Metal at High Altitude in Yellowstone
CODY, Wyo. — For several days this spring — after Yellowstone National Park had closed to snowmobiles and snow coaches, but before it had opened to automobile traffic — road maintenance crews there were burning through 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel per day. But they were hauling nothing and not building anything. In fact, they were making no permanent changes to any roads.
Yellowstone, Grand Teton Planners Tackle Traffic
CODY, Wyo. — With the advent of warmer weather in Yellowstone National Park and Memorial Day approaching, tens of thousands of out-of-state visitors will be arriving to kick off the summer season. Or as park employees and locals call it: construction season.
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly earlier this month highlighted some of the park’s major summer construction projects during a National Parks Day luncheon in Cody. Sholly and Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Palmer “Chip” Jenkins, Jr. also outlined how visitor travel studies conducted in both parks have informed their decisions about dealing with traffic.
Hunter Charged with Killing Grizzly Pleads ‘Not Guilty’
Hunter Patrick M. Gogerty pleaded “not guilty” at his May 19 arraignment in Park County Circuit Court on the misdemeanor charge of taking a trophy animal without a license.
Grizzly 399 Emerges from Hibernation
The ursine matriarch known as 399 has been spotted in Grand Teton National Park with a single cub, making her the oldest known wild grizzly mother in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. She was seen near Pilgrim Creek on Tuesday.
Woman Found Dead in Yellowstone, Man Arrested for Drug Possession
The discovery of a car in a Yellowstone National Park snowbank led to the arrest of one man and an investigation into the death of a woman during one of the first weekends this year when the park has been open to automobile traffic.
Spring in Yellowstone ‘Beyond Expectations’
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — As spring slowly takes hold in Yellowstone National Park, a familiar cast of critters are emerging to claim center stage on a landscape still shedding the snow and ice of a long, cold winter.
Wyoming Tourism Leaders Hoping for ‘Normal’ Summer
CODY, Wyo. — Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly spent much of his time Monday during an annual tourism industry luncheon in Cody covering his agency’s response to last year’s historic floods that closed entrances from two gateway communities for most of the summer.
Grizzly Bear Death Near Yellowstone National Park Under Investigation
The body of an adult grizzly bear was discovered Monday among clusters of sage on a hillside flanking the Northfork Highway, 14 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone Visitation Down by One-Third in 2022
CODY, Wyo. — Record floods last June closed two of the five entrances to Yellowstone National Park, cutting annual visitation in 2022 by nearly one-third compared to the year before, according to figures released by the National Park Service.
Taste of the Trails Brings “Pure Joy”
WAPITI, Wyo. — A five-kilometer race, run or walk is a staple fundraiser for community nonprofit groups across the country. It’s relatively simple to organize, and draws a wide range of participants—some are zealous competitors, others show up mainly to support a beloved cause.
Floating Human Foot Discovery at Yellowstone Not Expected to Affect Tourism
In the wake of the final report about the floating foot discovered at Yellowstone last summer, local leaders remain optimistic about tourism this year given that there were no signs of foul play and fatalities have previously occurred at the national park.
“Yellowstone” Captures Hearts of Wyoming Viewers
More than 60 years after John Wayne dominated the box office in a variety of Westerns, the legend of the American cowboy continues to capture the public’s attention through “Yellowstone.”
Yellowstone National Park’s North Loop Opening Just in Time for the Fourth of July Weekend
Yellowstone National Park, which sustained damage from heavy flooding, mudslides and rockslides last month, will reopen its north loop Saturday to all visitors, just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.