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Yellowstone National Park
Current Conditions and Updates
 
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Road Opening and Construction
All of the park entrances and interior roads are now open to automobile travel. Visitors might encounter traffic delays and road closures. Please check Road Construction Delays and Closures  for more information.

Trail Closure
The "Back Basin" loop of Norris Geyser Basin will be closed for the next month for reconstruction of the boardwalk.


Bear Safety
Prior to hiking in the park, check at park visitor centers or the park web site at http://www.nps.gov/yell/parkmgmt/bearclosures.htm



Traveling to Yellowstone

All communities near and on the way to Yellowstone are open year-round. Information about cities or towns within 200 hundred miles of the park, is available at http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/cities.htm.

Visitors should be prepared for a wide range temperatures and weather. Recorded information on road conditions is available 24 hours a day by calling 307-344-2117. For information on trails and camping call 307-344-2160 during business hours.

In the Park
We recommend that visitors check the following resources before traveling:


More Information
For the latest information on the status of travel within the park, call the 24-hour Current Road Report hotline at (307) 344-2117, or visit the News Release, and Road Construction Delays and Closures pages.

Latest News
Visit our news release page for the most up-to-date news.

Park Rules and Regulations
Check here for an overview of rules and safety information that can help make your visit a more pleasant experience.

Learn more about bringing pets into the park.

Travel Alert
Travel Alert
The latest road information
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Old Faithful Inn
Opening/Closing dates
for Yellowstone facilities
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A yellow bus.
Services/Tours
Commercial operators permitted to offer services in the park
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Ranger-led Programs
Ranger-led Programs
Enjoy a ranger-led talk and learn about Yellowstone
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Bison in Yellowstone.  

Did You Know?
There are more people hurt by bison than by bears each year in Yellowstone. Park regulations state that visitors must stay at least 25 yards away from bison or elk and 100 yards away from bears.

Last Updated: June 24, 2009 at 16:53 EST