This Week in Yellowstone National Park

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from January 15th to January 21st, 2026, I update you on the Norris Geyser Basin, suggest you trek along a canyon rim, tell you about the first documented winter expedition in Yellowstone, and give some tips on how not to plan your upcoming trip. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from January 8th to January 14th, 2026, I will share news about grizzly bear deaths and what is going on with the North Entrance Road. I will also try to convince you to wake up early, look for ravens and magpies, and even share some cool data about how the wolf reintroduction impacted the elk population of Yellowstone. I will also give you the complete weat...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from January 1st to January 7th, 2026, I will share one of my favorite winter snowshoe destinations, tell you to go off the beaten path, and let you know how many wolves are in the park. I will also describe what the park is like in January so you can be ready for your trip. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlif...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from December 11th to December 17th, 2025, I will talk about the start of winter tourism, share an experience I enjoy doing this time of the year, provide information about why Yellowstone has such big coyotes, quickly discuss what not to do when driving in the northern range, and give you a great hike. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from December 4th to December 10th, 2025, I will be talking a lot about what to do in the upcoming snowstorms that will be hitting the region all week. I’ll tell you a cool spot for potential moose sightings, give tips on how to scan for wildlife in the snowy weather, share a trail that is perfect for putting in miles and seeing a corner of the park that few...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from November 27th through December 3rd, 2025, I will tell you about the increase of fees in our national parks, talk to you about “The Plug” out by Cooke City, try to help you stay warm on the cold days, and hopefully inspire you to go out on the coldest of ornings and walk the boardwalks at Mammoth. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the s...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from November 20th through November 26th, 2025, I will tell you a way to warn other drivers about wildlife on the roads, try to get you to take a hike near Mammoth, let you know what those fences are in Lamar Valley and elsewhere in the park, and hope to conivince you to participate in my experience of the week. I will also give you the complete weather fore...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from November 13th, through November 19th, 2025, I will let you know why you should be excited about the colder, wetter weather in the forecast, share a “secret” waterfall in Lamar Valley, give tips on how to see mountains goats, and even try to get you to hike a remote suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River. It is probably not the one you are thinking...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from November 6th, 2025, through November 12th, 2025, I will talk about the bighorn sheep rut, let you know about the ground under Mammoth, share a trail to get to a remote beach on the Gardner River, and so much more. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from October 30th, 2025, through November 5th, 2025, I try to convince you to visit a closed campground, update you on what the gateway towns will look like after the roads close, share a hike I absolutely adore out of Mammoth, and tell you about Yellowstone’s least-visited month. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the w...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from October 23rd through October 29th, 2025, I give you a very brief guide to reading the water temperature of the thermal areas, share the story of how Dunraven Pass got its name, and tell you to hike on a closed road. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to hav...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from October 16th through October 22nd, 2025, I will try to tell you why visiting the park right now is awesome, give an update on the new bridge, do my best to help you find animals now that the crowds are gone, and bring back the snowpack report! I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the wildlife report, the news, and ev...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from October 9th through October 15th, 2025, I give you tips on how to manage the lack of amenities in the park this time of year, remind you that time is running out for driving in some cool areas of the park, give you the name of an app for wildlife watching, and share a perfect trail for this time of the year. I will also give you the complete weather for...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from October 2nd through October 8th, 2025, I am really banking on the weather forecast to hold. If the snow doesn’t happen, I am sorry for being so snow-focused. I am just excited. It is still good information, though! This week, I tell you what I know about the government shutdown and what it means for Yellowstone, share about how bears are seemingly every...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 25th through October 1st, 2025, I will tell you about a guy who tried to take the devil out of Yellowstone, give you tips on where to see fall colors in the park, and try to convince you to head down to West Thumb and the Tetons this week. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the wildlife report, the news,...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 18th through September 24th, 2025, I will tell you about the park’s trash problem, briefly talk about the bear attack, tell you that time is running out for driving on a scenic road, and share some other fun and interesting things. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to ha...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 11th through September 17th, 2025, I will tell you how elk self-anoint themselves, share a trek where you may see bears, tell you a spot north of the park for wildlife watching, and also try to convince you to get out early in the cold mornings. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, the news, and everything else...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 4th through September 10th, 2025, I will share with you what you need to know for the start of the elk rut, give a brief overview of bears entering hyperphasia, share a trail for those looking for serious miles and serious views, and let you know why you shouldn’t expect an empty park in September. I will also give you the complete weather for...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 28th through September 3rd, I will share with you some cool events happening in the park this week, give you a brief history of West Yellowstone, tell you how to get to the stinkiest hot springs I know of, and have a little bit of a rant. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need t...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 21st through August 27th, I will let you know how and where to see an overlooked geyser erupt, talk about bear bells, discuss the history of Quake Lake, and share a mountain summit that few ever hike to. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This We...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 14th through August 20th, I share with you the visitation numbers in July, try to convince you to wake up extremely early for a good reason, highlight the museums and visitor centers in the park, and give you a quick history lesson on Sheepeater Cliffs. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, a trail to hike, and ever...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 7th through August 13th, give an update on the fire danger in the park, let you know of a cool event taking place in Gardiner to end this week, let you know about wildlife watching etiquette, and even give you some insight into a cool geologic event you can see in the park. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, a tr...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 31st through August 6th, I talk about a thermal area incident, tell you to go for a scenic drive, try to convince you to go stargazing, and take you back in time to the days of lawlessness in Yellowstone. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, a trail to hike, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “T...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 24th through July 30th, I talk about the bison rut once again, share some statistics about how likely it is to be killed by a wild animal in Yellowstone, and tell you where to hike for stunning mountain, canyon, and river views with a potential for wildlife sightings. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, and everythi...

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 17th through July 23rd, I share the news about a new thermal feature, tell you why you should visit Hayden Valley, teach you about Mission 66, and let you know of a great hike for this week. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”