Yellowstone National Park

Jackson Hole Tourism Officials Looking Forward To Reaching The New "Normal"

Seated in Jackson Hole, just south of the main entrance to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, the town of Jackson is another gateway community struggling with the impact of curtailed tourism, with business owners wondering how long they can survive.

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By Lynn Riddick - April 28th, 2020 2:00am

UPDATE | Wyoming To Ease Covid-19 Restrictions At Month's End, Doesn't Ensure National Park Openings

Wyoming officials by month's end plan to ease off on restrictions put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus, but that doesn't mean access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks or other park system units in the state will quickly return.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 24th, 2020 3:02pm

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UPDATE | Trump Says National Parks Could Reopen Soon

President Trump used an Earth Day event in Washington on Wednesday to say some national parks that have been closed by the coronavirus pandemic could soon reopen, though the National Park Service largely has been quiet on how long it would take parks to reopen.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 22nd, 2020 5:06pm

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Plan To Replace Yellowstone National Park Bridge Approved, Awaits Funding

A plan to replace the deteriorating Yellowstone River Bridge in Yellowstone National Park has been approved, but it still needs funding.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 16th, 2020 1:45am

The Mud Volcano thermal area on a frosty autumn day, Yellowstone National Park

A panoramic view of the Mud Volcano thermal area on a frosty autumn day in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming

"In 1870 Mud Volcano had a cone-shaped mud deposit that covered the feature. By 1872 a thermal explosion had blown that mud away to reveal what we see today." In this same area, you'll also see muddy hot springs, fumeroles, and the famous Dragon's Mouth hot spring.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 13th, 2020 8:03am

Scientists Disagree On Bison Impacts To Yellowstone's Northern Range

A new report claiming that bison are damaging the Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park is drawing criticism from a park wildlife biologist who questions whether the scientists behind it are "looking too narrowly" at the range.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2020 1:45am

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Deadly Coronavirus Concerns Have National Parks Being Cautious In Planning Reopenings

Overarching concerns for the health of staff, concession workers, and visitors are complicating the reopening of national park sites shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business won't return to normal quickly or uniformly, with many parks confronting a unique set of issues they must resolve before they can welcome the public's return.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2020 4:39pm

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National Parks Traveler Episode 60: Wild Yellowstone, Public Lands Alliance, And Your National Park Library

National Parks Traveler podcast 60: Wild Yellowstone

We’re going to take a trip to start this week’s show, at least an audio trip of sorts, to the heart of Yellowstone National Park and its wild kingdom. A place where wolves, grizzlies, and elk roam free and sandhill cranes catch your attention with their curious chortling. And Dan Puskar, the president and CEO of the Public Lands Alliance, discusses how its membership works to provide educational and interpretive materials for the parks, and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted those groups.

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Tour A National Park From The Comfort Of Your Couch

What do you do when you’re stuck at home, dreaming of the fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and trail adventures of a national park or other public land? You sit down to your computer and Google it! A little bit of web surfing can produce quite a few virtual tours created by the National Park Service for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Contributing editor Rebecca Latson lists some links that will take you on virtual tours where you can listen and learn about your favorite national park or a place you plan on visiting in the future, without ever moving from your couch.

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By Rebecca Latson - March 25th, 2020 2:00am

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Coronavirus Creating Uncertainty For Businesses That Rely On National Parks

While the coronavirus pandemic is putting a stranglehold on some businesses that cling to the National Park System, others seem to be faring better, at least early on during the economic downward slide.

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By Lynn Riddick - March 24th, 2020 12:14pm

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks