(News Release) Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, select roads in Yellowstone will open to the public, weather permitting. More: nps.gov/yell/learn/new…

What’s a “bear box?” It’s the nickname for bear-resistant food storage containers. Bear boxes are a primary tool we use to protect bears in the park and we’re working towards our goal of having one installed in each of the parks nearly 2,000 sites.

One of the park’s most entertaining species is coming out of its burrows no matter the weather. Uinta ground squirrels have been hibernating since the middle of last July, and now they have a lot to do. After all, there’s only about three months until hibernation!

Have you ever thought about how we maintain park roads that are exposed to some of the harshest conditions in the country? Listen to today's guest, Engineering Equipment Operations Supervisor Brian Batzloff!

Find 'What We Do' on Apple Podcasts or online: nps.gov/yell/learn/pho…

Are you interested in learning more about Yellowstone and getting a badge to boot? Then check out our Junior Ranger program! If you've already been sworn in, show us your hardware in the comments!

The night sky has inspired us for generations. Nighttime views and environments are among the critical Yellowstone features we protect. The night sky is more than a scenic canvas–it’s part of a complex ecosystem that supports both natural and cultural resources. #DarkSkyWeek

Did you know that spending just 30 minutes per day outdoors can improve your overall health?

To make the most of your outdoor experiences during a Yellowstone visit, be sure to plan ahead by checking out the NPS app or our park website: nps.gov/yell/planyourv…

#WorldHealthDay

When you optimistically put away your winter clothes and hope for the best…

The Snowshoe hare's white winter coat offers camouflage in snow. By summer, its coat will be fully gray. During spring? Let’s just say it’s a bit of an awkward phase.

News Release: Beginning Nov. 1, 2024, Yellowstone National Park will expand fishing access by allowing for year-round fishing opportunities at two locations in the park.

Details at: nps.gov/yell/learn/new…

Did we fool with our April 1 post? Visitor reports of rare animals help biologists learn more about them. But sometimes nature does the fooling. There was the crocodile that turned out to be a floating log and multiple ostrich reports that turned out to be Great Blue Herons. 😁

We’re coming in hot with a FIRE episode today featuring Fire Management Officer John Cataldo! From fighting fires to managing a fire program, John talks about his journey and offers advice for those wanting a fire career.

Listen on Apple Podcasts or nps.gov/yell/learn/pho…

(News Release) Beginning April 2, bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable weather of spring in Yellowstone can ride 49 miles between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs. More: nps.gov/yell/learn/new…

Snow pillows are the best pillows. Agree or disagree?

NPS Photo / Ewert

Give them room, use your zoom! Always keep at least 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from all other wildlife—especially bison, elk, and crocodiles. 📸 🐻 🐊

It’s the wild goose chase time of year. Literally. Canada geese defend their chosen nest areas from other geese. Though often overlooked because they are so common, Canada geese can put on some of the best shows in the bird world when they’re in the midst of one of their chases.

Sandhill cranes are harbingers of spring in Yellowstone. You often hear their rattling, guttural calls before you see them. If you haven’t heard the call of a Sandhill crane before, you might wonder if a flock of pterodactyls has arrived! Have you seen or heard cranes lately?