This Week in Yellowstone National Park

This Week in Yellowstone National Park

"This Week in Yellowstone" is your go-to podcast for everything you need to plan your next trip to America’s first national park. Each week, I bring you up-to-date weather forecasts, wildlife sightings, road and trail conditions, current events, and much more to help you make the most of your Yellowstone National Park adventure. Whether you’re gearing up for an upcoming visit or simply love learning about this iconic park, this podcast is here to inspire and inform you with fresh, and hopefully fascinating updates. Read each week, as best he can, by the guy with the bison tattoo.

Episodes

June 12, 2025 35 mins

This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 12th to June 18th, I share a secret corner of the park that most visitors to Yellowstone have never even heard of, rant about a few bear incidents the park experienced last week, help you prepare for the heat at elevation for your summer trip, and share a perfect trail for this coming week. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you ...

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 5th to June 11th, I chat about a new thermal explosion at Biscuit Basin, talk about the Beartooth Highway, and give you tips on how to beat the summer crowds. I also share some information about picnic areas in the park and tell you why you should hike Bunsen Peak. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible...

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 29th to June 4th, I will talk about how to avoid getting stuck in the lines at West Yellowstone, tell you about Dunraven Pass and why you should drive it, and share a great hike for a rainy day, as it is looking to be a week week. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 22nd to May 28th, I will talk about the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, tell you about a cool trek to take when you are there, share some tips about staying safe in bear country from Yellowstone National Park, and let you know of a few scenic roads scheduled to open this Friday. I will also give you the weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incre...

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 15th to May 21st, I will talk about a lake on the Continental Divide, share some openings in the park, let you know of a newly opened waterfall trail, tell you to drive the East Entrance Road, and inform you about the wild weather you should expect during the springtime in Yellowstone. I will also give you the weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an...

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 8th to May 14th, I will update even more road, campground, store, and lodging openings. I will also give hikers and backcountry campers a truly awesome resource, let everyone know how and where they can see bears, tell you where to hike for some awesome views, and update you on a few road openings in the park. Of course, I also give you all the weather, wildlife watching updates, tip...

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 1st to May 7th, I continue to share the news about roads opening up in the park, give an update on “The Plug” and the Beartooth Highway, give you the information you need to have when bringing a dog to Yellowstone, share a trail I love, and give you some cool facts about he Roosevelt Arch in Gardiner, Montana. I also talk about harlequin ducks, which you’ll either be fascinated by or...

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 24th to April 30th, I will give an update on Yellowstone’s staffing for the summer, let you know how the opening of some of the park’s interior went, share some history of Artist Point, and tell you why you need to get to the Grand Prismatic Boardwalk as soon as possible. Of course, I also give you all the weather, wildlife watching updates, tips, and information I can to give you ...

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 17th to April 23rd, I will share with you the opening of some of the park roads, give you an update on what to expect in the interior of the park, let you know what to do when you see bad behavior in the park, and even give you a unique and special to me trail idea. Of course, I also give you all the weather, wildlife watching updates, tips, and information I can to give you the be...

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 10th to April 16th, I talk about the oldest structure still standing in Yellowstone, give tips on bear spray, share a great trail for this time of the year, and let you know where you may be able to see bears during the coming week. Of course, I also give you all the tips and information so you can enjoy yourself to the fullest This Week in Yellowstone.

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 3rd to April 9th, I talk about a short, scenic drive just north of Gardiner, give an update on the road biking status of the park, share one of my favorite trails, and quickly discuss the history of feeding bears. Plus, I will give you all the other updates you need to be prepared for This Week in Yellowstone.

Apologies for a few word stumbles in this episode. It will happen again.

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from March 27th to April 2nd, I talk about a new hydrothermal feature in the park, share some random facts about bison, share a fun, yet challenging trail to snowshoe when visiting Mammoth, and give you all the other updates you need to be prepared for This Week in Yellowstone.

Caldera Chronicles: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/caldera-chronicles

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, give an update on what's closed in the park, share a quick blurb about the bison hunt, and then jump into the meat of this week’s episode. I talk about the first wolves to roam the park in 60 years, share some tips on how to acclimatize yourself to Yellowstone and share a cool place to hike outside of the park. Of course, I also share the weather forecast, road conditions, and pretty much eve...

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, March 13th to March 19th, 2025, I give some grizzly bears updates, talk about park visitation, and rejoice over the return of the bluebirds. I also share a cool lunar experience you can have this week, as well as give you all of the wildlife, weather, and trail tips you’ll need to have an amazing time in Yellowstone this week.

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, March 6th to March 12th, 2025, I share a cool walk on a washed out road, try to help you navigate bison jams, share reasons why you should visit the park this week, and give you all of the weather, wildlife and road updates you’ll need to enjoy your time visiting Yellowstone National Park this coming week.

Heading to the park? Consider booking a hiking tour with me! https://outdoor-society.com

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, February 27th to March 5th, 2025, I share the location of a roadside bear den, recommend a scientific news letter about the Yellowstone Supervolcano, share yet another awesome hike to take when there is still snow on the ground, and give you all of the weather, wildlife and road updates you’ll need to enjoy your time visiting Yellowstone National Park this coming week.

Caldera Chronicles: http...

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, February 20th to February 26th, 2025, I share one of my favorite winter treks, give some tips on snowshoeing and cross-country skiing etiquette, briefly mention some visitation statistics, and of course, give you all the updates and more that you need to have a fantastic trip when you are visiting Yellowstone this week.

Was that a run-on sentence? Yes, it was, but that's just because I am too...

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This week's bonus episode is all about January's visitation statistics. If you want to know how many people entered the park in January, where they entered from, and where they stayed, this episode is for you.

A regular episode will be posted on Thursday, as always.

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, I share a fun, short trek to a frozen waterfall, try to convince you to drive to Cooke City, let you know some great coffee shops just outside the park, and give you all of the weather, wildlife and road updates you’ll need to have a great experience when you visit Yellowstone this week.

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This week in Yellowstone National Park, I give an update on the wolf hunting bills, tell you about a lesser-known road in Yellowstone to drive, share a cool snowshoe and cross-country ski route, and also let you know how the wildlife sightings have been. Hopefully, this will help inspire you to take a trip to the park.

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