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Yellowstone National Park
Winter Activities
 
Winter scene in Yellowstone
 

Winter dates, activities, rules, etc. can change unexpectedly. Always check at the gate or visitor centers for the most current information. For more information about issues affecting travel in the park this winter, see Winter Use Planning in Yellowstone.

A winter visit to Yellowstone National Park will give you lasting memories of snowy landscapes, steaming geyser basins, and incomparable wildlife viewing.

Exploring the Park




Winter Trip-planning Publications

You will find the current park newspaper and previous years' winter newspapers here.

Documents labelled "pdf" can be viewed and printed using
Adobe Acrobat Reader, available free online.
Skiers pass a bison
Check current ski conditions
Xanterra Parks & Resorts grooms the ski trails in Yellowstone
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Snow blankets trees in this winter scene
Current Conditions
This page has links to road advisories, latest news releases
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Snow Lodge interior.
Staying in Yellowstone
Xanterra Parks & Resorts provides winter lodging in the park.
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Lake Trout Illustration  

Did You Know?
Lake trout are an invasive species of fish that is decimating the native cutthroat trout population in Yellowstone Lake.

Last Updated: December 12, 2008 at 13:26 EST