Yellowstone National Park News

State veterinarians in Montana have been sent to examine bison carcasses north of Yellowstone National Park amid fears the bison might have acquired a deadly disease from domestic sheep.

Jackson Hole travelers can supplement always popular bison viewing in Yellowstone National Park this summer with a rare chance to see what the herds looked like in the early 19th century thanks to a special May - August exhibition opening at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

Historically, herds of elk roamed across most of the United States and Canada, but the Eastern elk - the only subspecies found east of the Mississippi River - was extirpated in the 19th century.

Stories from Montana's Enduring Frontier : Exploring an Untamed Legacy By John Clayton Montana's history really began when it ran out of "frontier." That is, when growing towns and economic development began to give it a distinct character.

Delaware North Cos. Parks & Resorts is adding to its hospitality portfolio near Yellowstone National Park by developing a series of self-catering cabins.

A paper published Tuesday says invasive cutthroat-eating lake trout in Yellowstone Lake have caused grizzly bears to shift their diet, resulting in a decline in Yellowstone National Park's elk calves.

Yellowstone National Park P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2013 13-038 Watercraft in Yellowstone Required To Be Invasive Species Free In order to more thoroughly protect the waters of Yellowstone National Park, all motorized and non-motorized watercraft entering the park's lakes must first pass an ... (more)

Claims that a Montana outfitter illegally baited wolves by leaving animal carcasses in a pile on his property near Yellowstone National Park were rejected Tuesday by Montana wildlife officials, who said an investigation determined the dead sheep had been buried.

What do grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park eat? Comedians are likely to answer: Whatever they want.

A wildlife organization is making a new legal challenge to block the use of a helicopter to haze bison back into Yellowstone National Park.

Just two decades ago, most of the Arctic Ocean was covered in ice all year long.

When the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meets for its 37th session in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in June it will review nominations for its well-regarded World Heritage List, which includes notable destinations such as Yellowstone National Park and the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.

Yellowstone National Park P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2012 12-072 Discounted registration for the 11th Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem ends on September 14, 2012.

Yellowstone National Park is ready for a busy summer season of tourists, putting behind fears that the park wouldn't open on time because of federal budget cutbacks.

Yellowstone National Park P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2013 13-035 Yellowstone and the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center staff will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 18, with free programs and a field trip that are open to the public.

Yellowstone National Park P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2013 13-006 Yellowstone National Park is once again reminding film and video crews and news reporters to review permitting regulations before attempting to capture the sounds and imagery of the world's first national park.

Yellowstone National Park P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2012 12-072 Discounted registration for the 11th Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem ends on September 14, 2012.

Snow removal could hardly be considered a glamorous government function, but it was cause for celebration on Friday in Yellowstone National Park as dozens of state, local and federal dignitaries gathered to mark the on-time seasonal opening of the park's roads.

The early birds were ready and waiting this morning when the South Entrance to Yellowstone National Park opened for the season.

The longtime leader of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is taking a similar job tied to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.