This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 16th to July 22nd, 2026, I will quickly talk about the bison incident, tell you to take one of the best scenic drives in the country, share an awesome and free resource full of park information, and talk about that green streak in the Yellowstone River at the falls. 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.”

Yellowstone Resources and Issues Handbook: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/upload/0_RI_2026_front.pdf

Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 9th to July 15th, 2026, I try to get you excited for the bison rut, talk about how Yellowstone once had a zoo, and hope to inspire you to look at the region beyond the park boundaries. 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.”

Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 2nd to July 8th, 2026, I will let you know about the 4th of July in and around the park, try to encourage you to stop and smell the flowers, and then give some history about the carcass dumping sites. 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.”

Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 25th to July 1st, 2026, I will encourage you to catch sunrises and sunsets, tell you about bison funeral processions, and give some tips on dealing with warm weather at elevation. 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.”

Backcountry Conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 18th to June 24th, 2026, I will tell you why now is the time to hit up a specific lake in the northern range, give some tips on how to avoid the summer crowds, and share some history of an expedition before the park was the park. 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.”

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 11th to June 17th, 2026, I hope to convince you to set an early morning alarm, tell you to take those side roads, and let you know why moose are so tricky to find in Yellowstone. 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.”

Backcountry Conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 4th to June 10th, 2026, I tell you to go to the water features of the park, talk about bear bells, bear spray, and bear horns, and quickly tell you what you need to know if you are visiting Yellowstone with your pet. 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.”

Backcountry Conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 28th to June 3rd, 2026, I will share with you why this week is so good for wildlife watching, talk about how to ensure you are being an ethical visitor, and let you know about off-trail travel in the park. 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.”

Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 21st to May 27th, 2026, I will talk about driving Dunraven Pass, get a bit pedantic about Lamar Valley, and discuss how bear jams and bear names impact bear behavior. 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.”

Backcountry Conditions Page: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 14th to May 20th, 2026, I will talk about seeing bears, discuss what to expect from gateway towns this week, and give a history of Tower Fall. 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.”

Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm