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

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 7th to May 13th, 2026, I will tell you about a ducking good time by Hayden Valley, share some tips on how to stay safe around bison, let you know of a cool hike to see a hidden waterfall, and share some bear information. 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 Website: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm

Latest (May 6th, 2026) on the grizzly bear attack: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/05/05/help-me-help-me-hiker-finds-yellowstone-grizzly-attack-victim-calls-911/

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 Story

How 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 23rd to April 29th, 2026, I will let you know about the return of the red dogs, give some advice about trying to do all the open sections of the park in a day, share a birthday celebration of sorts for an iconic park location, and hope to convince you to trek in a geyser basin. 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 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 9th to April 15th, 2026, I will share with you why this is the last calm week in the park, tell you not to leave a pullout when the animals go away, discuss bear management areas, and hope to inspire you to go for a 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.”

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 26th to April 1st, 2026, I will let you know about biking the roads, give you tips about dealing with mud season, tell you to hike a canyon rim, and share how the park monitors the wolves. 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 12th to March 18th, 2026, I will tell you what you need to know to see bluebirds, let you know the main causes of death in Yellowstone, and share some tips on how to watch wildlife without putting the animals at risk. 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.”