Yellowstone National Park

Illinois Woman Facing Possible Fine, Jail Time For Getting Too Close To Yellowstone Grizzly

An Illinois woman who allegedly got too close to a Yellowstone National Park grizzly for photos faces a possible $10,000 fine and a year in jail under charges brought against her.

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By NPT Staff - August 3rd, 2021 9:26am

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Window Opening For Yellowstone Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Permit

Winter is still a good number of months away, but Sunday is the first day to apply if you want to land a non-commercially guided snowmobile permit for Yellowstone National Park.

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By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2021 1:45am

Senators Hear Litany Of Problems Caused By Overcrowding In National Parks

A litany of problems -- from troubles entering Glacier National Park and overwhelmed, short-staffed businesses to natural resource impacts and declining visitor experiences -- were raised Wednesday as the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks waded into the challenging dilemma of overcrowding at some of the top destinations in the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2021 12:40pm

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Photography In The National Parks: Fun Fact Photography

Photography not only builds your observation skills and tells a story, but also teaches both photographer and viewer about what is framed within that composition.

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By Rebecca Latson - July 27th, 2021 7:51am

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Land Of The Burning Ground”: The History And Traditions Of Indigenous People In Yellowstone

We sometimes think of Yellowstone as an untouched landscape, but humans have been present in the area for over ten thousand years! The history and traditions of Indigenous people in Yellowstone are as rich as the landscape itself.

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By NPT Staff - July 27th, 2021 1:45am

National Parks Traveler Checklist: Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a paradise for hikers, photographers, wildlife watchers, and geology buffs. If you are considering a visit to this 3.472-square mile swath of nature, then this Traveler’s Checklist should give you a jumpstart on planning your visit.

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By Rebecca Latson - July 21st, 2021 2:00am

Judge Ignores Government's Sentencing Request For Yellowstone Scofflaw

Imagine the trouble you'd get into if you ran an unofficial guiding business in Yellowstone National Park, encouraged visitors to enter thermal grounds that are off-limits, create your own "hot pots" in rivers, and jump into streams from cliffs in the park where it is illegal to do so.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 20th, 2021 12:14pm

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When Exploring Yellowstone, Don't Be Afraid To Leave Old Faithful Behind

Really, that headline is no mistake. When visiting Yellowstone National Park in summer, you shouldn't be afraid to leave Old Faithful behind and go in search of geysers that allow you to enjoy them with a little more solitude.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 14th, 2021 2:00am

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Yellowstone’s Thermal Waters Flow To Different Oceans

Yellowstone’s hot spring waters ultimately flow for thousands of miles before entering the ocean. But waters enter two different oceans—the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.

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By NPT Staff - July 7th, 2021 1:45am

Fire Danger Rises To "Very High" At Yellowstone National Park

Fire restrictions were put in place Thursday at Yellowstone National Park, where the fire danger was judged to be "very high."

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By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2021 2:16pm

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