Participate in a Ranger Program

 

Ranger programs are a great way to learn more about the park and are scheduled Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

NPS / Neal Herbert

 

One of the best ways to experience a national park is participating in a ranger program. Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the park and throughout the year. Check the newspaper or the NPS App for daily activities and at visitor centers for local announcements for special pop-up programs being offered in your area.

 

Sample Schedules

Yellowstone's in-park ranger programs vary each season.

Summer

For the 2023 summer season, please check locally at visitor center bulletin boards for any activities that might pop up that day.

As an alternative, be sure to download the official free, official NPS app to help plan and enrich your trip to Yellowstone. Then, you will be able to use the app to learn more about the park's magnificent natural and cultural wonders, as well as virtually take a ranger with you by using the self-guided tours option.

Fall

For the 2023 fall season, please check locally.

Winter

For the 2023-2024 winter season, please check back.

Spring

The spring season is a transitional period for the park, so no ranger programs are scheduled during this time.