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Body of kayaker found on Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park
On the morning of June 8, occupants of a vessel on Yellowstone Lake discovered the body of a 41-year-old male, Brandon Rhea of Denver, Colorado, floating in the water near Rock Point on the northwest shore of the lake near Bridge Bay.
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Bear, Bear Attacks, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone RiverNew details released: Yellowstone continues area closures near Old Faithful following May 4 bear incident
New details about the bears and victims involved in a bear attack earlier this week in Yellowstone. The investigation continues.
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Grizzly Mauls Two Hikers Near Old Faithful as Yellowstone Backs $100 Foreign Fee
Two big Yellowstone stories landed this week that Montana outdoor users will want on their radar — a serious grizzly mauling near Old Faithful and the park superintendent’s full-throated endorsement…
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Bear Attacks, Bear, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone RiverHikers injured by bear in Yellowstone National Park
On the afternoon of May 4, two hikers sustained injuries by one or more bears on the Mystic Falls Trail near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
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Biologists set to begin 2026 grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park
To attract bears, biologists use natural food sources such as recently road-killed deer and elk. Potential capture sites are baited with these natural foods and if indications are that grizzly…
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Yellowstone or Yellow-tape? Man Sues Over ‘Bureaucratic’ Criminal Charges
Oregonian Tate Pulliam faces court over fishing and driving violations in Yellowstone, challenging the validity of park regulations created by officials rather than Congress, arguing against overcriminalization.
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Texas man receives jail time for walking off designated boardwalk in a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park
Is this sentence too harsh, too lenient, or about right?
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Select Yellowstone National Park entrances and roads open to public April 17
Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, select entrances and roads in Yellowstone National Park will open for the summer season, weather permitting, as part of the annual spring…
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Seasonal Worker at Old Faithful Sentenced to 12 Months for Assault
A seasonal employee working in the Old Faithful area of Yellowstone National Park will spend a year in federal prison following an assault on a co-worker.
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Texas Man Sentenced After Firearm Discovered During Yellowstone Traffic Stop
A Texas man will spend time in federal prison after a traffic stop in Yellowstone National Park led to the discovery of a loaded handgun.
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Assets Linked to Attempted Yellowstone National Park Mass Shooting Ordered Sold for Victim Restitution
On March 9, the United States Attorney’s Office completed forfeiture of four firearms, an assortment of magazines and ammunition, and a vehicle tied to an attempted domestic terrorist plot in…
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Yellowstone Wolves Drop to About 90 in 2025: What’s Driving the Decline and Why It Matters
Yellowstone National Park reported a notable drop in wolves in 2025—from about 123 in 2024 to around 90—raising new conservation concerns. Here’s what park managers say is contributing to the…
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Yellowstone’s Spring Wildlife Boom: Where to Spot Bison, Elk, Bears, and Wolves This Season
As winter loosens its grip, Yellowstone is surging with wildlife activity—from bison calves and meadow-grazing elk to increasingly visible grizzlies and wolves. Here’s why it matters for the park’s ecosystem…
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No, Animals Aren’t Fleeing Yellowstone: Experts Debunk the Viral “Exodus” Eruption Rumor
Viral posts claim wildlife is fleeing Yellowstone ahead of an eruption—but park officials and scientists say there’s no evidence of unusual animal behavior or elevated volcanic signals. Here’s what experts…
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Viral ‘Norris Basin Eruption’ Video Claims 200-Meter Jets—Here’s What Steamboat Geyser Really Does
A viral March 10, 2026 video claims Norris Geyser Basin blasted water 200 meters into the air. The footage may show real geothermal action—but the hype overshoots what Steamboat Geyser…
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Bison Herd Faces Off With a Pack of 23 Wolves in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley (Video)
Onlookers captured a rare Yellowstone standoff: a bison herd forming a defensive ring around calves as 23 wolves circled for nearly an hour in the Lamar Valley before retreating. Here’s…
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Illegal Killing of Yellowstone Wolf Near Park Border Sparks Montana Poaching Investigation
A well-known Yellowstone wolf was found dead just outside the park, prompting an active state and federal poaching investigation. The case is reigniting debate in Montana over wolf management, hunting…
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Yellowstone National Park seeks public input on environmental assessment for North Entrance Road Reconstruction Project
The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking public input on an environmental assessment (EA) for the reconstruction of the new permanent North Entrance…
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What Happened to Yellowstone’s Most Bizarre Attraction?
This interesting Yellowstone landmark Is gone — but not forgotten…
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Viral Footage of Man and Yellowstone National Park Wolves Confrontation
Man tests wildlife boundaries with wolves at YNP…and then what?
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When It’s Tourist Season at YNP…
Common sense seems to sometimes take a vacation at Yellowstone National Park…
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Florida Man Gored By Bison at Yellowstone National Park
A 47‑year‑old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was gored by a bison on Sunday in Yellowstone National Park after approaching the animal too closely, park officials say. This incident, reported…
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Man banned from park for five years after driving drunk in Yellowstone
Do you think the sentence should have been more lenient or more puntative?
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A Couple of Yellowstone Heavyweights That Don’t Care…
Forget pay-per-view—this is prairie prime time!
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Yellowstone visitation statistics for August 2025
Yellowstone National Park hosted 881,936 recreation visits in August 2025, up 2% from August 2024 (868,259 recreation visits).
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Fishing partially reopens on select rivers in Yellowstone National Park
Effective immediately, select rivers and streams that had been previously closed due to high water temperatures and low flows in Yellowstone National Park will partially reopen to fishing due to recent cooler…
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Zinke, Sheehy, Moore, Banks Introduce Legislation to Implement Fees on Foreign Tourists to Rebuild National Parks
Canadian citizens visiting Glacier National Park would be exempt from the surcharge in recognition of our joint stewardship of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.
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Crews suppressing wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park
Over 350 lightning strikes in 24 hours—Ash Fire flares up in Yellowstone’s southwest corner…
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Juvenile sustains thermal burns in Yellowstone National Park
On Monday morning, July 28, a 17-year-old male suffered significant thermal burns to his foot and ankle area in the vicinity of Lone Star Geyser near Old Faithful.
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Santa May Have Left a Subtle Signature at YNP
Geologists discovered a surprise in Yellowstone–a new hot spring that might’ve started simmering on Christmas Eve…
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Will YNP Really be Selling Wildlife Petting Permits?
If you’re looking into buying a “Petting Tag” from Yellowstone to high-five a grizzly, you probably want to read this article…
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Trees Are Tough
If a tree can grow out of solid rock in Yellowstone, what’s stopping you from thriving where you are? Read more from Montana Grant!
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Pee Power
Ever toured Yellowstone with two women and a full bladder? Montana Grant did — and lived to tell the tale!
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Just a Reminder That Bison Are Not Babysitters
If your family photo op involves a toddler and a wild bison, it is safe to say the bison is not the problem…
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PSA: Bear Spray is Not Equivalent to a Bison Force Field
Don’t count on bear spray to save you from your bad decisions…
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Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park erupts again
The Black Diamond Pool has erupted again, after destroying the boardwalk and sending tourists running last summer.
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Oregon man found guilty of assaulting a Yellowstone National Park employee in a construction zone
The man intentionally struck the employee with a vehicle after voicing displeasure about construction traffic.
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Yellowstone Rangers Seek Man Seen Running on Thermal Terrace Near White Elephant Back (Selfie Stick, Blue Ford F-150)
A Facebook post reports a man illegally sprinting around White Elephant Back Terrace with a selfie stick. Rangers are looking for him; he’s said to be driving a blue Ford…
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Yellowstone Is Wild, But Not That Wild—Weed Still Banned
America’s first park is full of natural highs—just don’t bring your own….
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Plans for the Park
In a park where geysers erupt and grizzlies roam, the real magic happens at the end of a fishing line…
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Yellowstone Grizzly Bear “Attacks” Car
When Objects Mirrors Are Closer Than They Appear…Especially Bears!
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Seattle woman sentenced to 7 days incarceration for approaching Old Faithful
Ms. Flaherty left the boardwalk and viewing area surrounding Old Faithful geyser and walked approximately 10 feet onto the cone of Old Faithful.
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Man sentenced to week in jail for parking on Yellowstone thermal area
Is this sentence too much? Or too little?
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11 Wolves Caught On Video Chasing Elk Herd at Yellowstone
A video from Yellowstone National Park captures 11 wolves from the Junction Pack chasing a bull elk in the park’s Northern Range. Despite the intense pursuit, the elk manages to…
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New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reserves
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and Oregon State University examined the area beneath Yellowstone Volcanic system finding that although an eruption is unlikely anywhere in the area, changes to…
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Legendary 24 year Old Yellowstone Park Bison “Speedy” Passes Away
Speedy, a cherished 24-year-old bison residing at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge, Montana, passed away peacefully in her enclosure. Born on a bison ranch, Speedy was rejected by…
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