On Saturday evening, May 13, Yellowstone rangers responded to an incident near Craig Pass, about three miles south of Old Faithful. They found a car that had driven into a snowbank, and a man was standing outside the vehicle. Inside the car, they discovered a deceased woman. The man was taken into custody and later arrested for drug possession and other traffic-related … [Read more...] about Dead woman found in Yellowstone
National Parks
Grand Teton National Park reminds boaters on AIS
Grand Teton National Park is reminding local residents and visitors about their responsibility to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). Before launching their watercraft in park waters, boaters and anglers must drain, clean, and dry their vessels and fishing gear. The park is collaborating with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to provide education, … [Read more...] about Grand Teton National Park reminds boaters on AIS
GTNP keep bighorn sheep off-limits
Grand Teton National Park wants to keep bighorn sheep healthy, so they are extending two wildlife closures until May 15, 2023. These closures are near Static Peak, Mount Hunt, and Prospectors Mountain. People are not allowed to use these areas during this time. The park has been closing these areas since the late 1990s and early 2000s to protect bighorn sheep during winter. … [Read more...] about GTNP keep bighorn sheep off-limits
Partial opening of Teton Park Road to recreational activities
NPS Map The Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge will partially open to activities such as walking, biking and skating beginning Friday, April 7 at 9 a.m. Visitors will be able to recreate on approximately four miles of the road heading north from the Taggart Lake parking lot to Jenny Lake junction. In the northern part of the park, visitors … [Read more...] about Partial opening of Teton Park Road to recreational activities
West entrance of Yellowstone open to bicycles Friday
Beginning Friday, April 7, bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable weather of spring in Yellowstone National Park can ride 49 miles between the West Entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs. The roads between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs will open to bicycling: West Entrance to Madison Junction Madison Junction to Norris Junction … [Read more...] about West entrance of Yellowstone open to bicycles Friday
