This Week in Yellowstone National Park

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 30th to May 6th, 2026, I will tell you about another road opening in the park, share about the Bearmuda triangle, and also let you know why many think May is the best month to visit. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”Missed News StoryHow Much Water Erupts From Old Faithful: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/how-much-water-erupts-old-faithful-geyser

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 16th to April 22nd, 2026, I will tell you where to go and how to get there, let you know what to expect in the park’s interior, share the history of an old hotel in the geyser basin, and recommend a scenic trek. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”Park Operating Dates: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/operating-dates.htm

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 2nd to April 8th, 2026, I try to convince you to find dead things, tell you about an app to download that will make your park experience even better, tell you about Cooke City, and highlight a unique seasonal walk on a closed road. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from March 19th to March 25th, 2026, I will share with you why Blacktail Ponds is a great place to go this week and over the next month or so, I’ll tell you why a 50 degree day in Yellowstone’s northern range will feel so much warmer, try to convince you to appreciate Undine Falls, and even share an easy hike just outside of the park that I love and think you will too. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from March 5th to March 11th, 2026, I try to explain this winter’s snowpack, let you know why March is a great time to visit the park, and tell you to walk a closed road to witness the power of nature. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, a trail to hike, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”Caldera Chronicles: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/caldera-chronicles

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from February 19th to February 25th, 2026, I talk toilets, share a cool next-level hike once you’ve done the easy ones in Mammoth and up to Tower, talk about Hellroaring, and tell you about where you can see wolves and moose. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from February 5th to February 11th, 2026, I try to encourage you to drive to Cooke City, tell you what you need to have a good wolf watching day, share the story of Yankee Jim Canyon, and tell you about a scenic hike to the Yellowstone River, just outside of the park. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from January 22nd to January 28th, 2026, I talk about coyote mating season (btw, coyotee not coyote was the most common pronunciation), tell you about a trail that will have you standing above a stunning section of the Yellowstone River, give an update on the wolf that was poached out of Gardiner, and even tell you about the wolf reintroduction that happened 30 years ago. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”

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 weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”Oh, and book a tour with me! NORTHERN YELLOWSTONE ELK RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION to Changes in Management Policies and the Ecosystem link: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/upload/ELK-BOOK-FOR-WEB_accessible.pdf

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 snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”Oh, and calendars will be in the mail on the 12th, if you ordered one. Other than that, I will be back on January 1st. Don't miss my voice too much!(Message me if you need any questions answered about the park if you need to)

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 snowpack update, the wildlife report, a fun hike for the week, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”

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 it is. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”

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 wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”2025 Yellowstone Resources and Issues Handbook: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/upload/0_RI_2025_Front_web-2.pdf2026 Calendar: https://square.link/u/TxEbf7o0