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(Yellowstone National Park) – Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that Madeline Casey, age 26 of New Hartford, Connecticut was sentenced to seven days in jail for walking on thermal ground at Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park.

A Connecticut woman faces a week in jail and $2,400 in fines after being prosecuted for walking across a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park.

On Friday, Yellowstone National Park will open its south entrance near Jackson plus several internal routes to vehicle travel for the 2021 summer season. Weather permitting, the following roads will open at 8 a.m. on May 14, according to park spokesperson Morgan Warthin.  • The South Entrance to West Thumb, • Lake Village to West Thumb, and • West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass). Conditions can change quickly, especially during spring and fall, and roads can temporarily clo...

Yellowstone, Grand Teton parks to resume bus operations by The Associated Press Last Updated May 6, 2021 at 7:44 pm EDT BILLINGS, Mont. — Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks have resumed large group tours with safety measures intended to limit the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks and being tested with 72 hours before the trip or showing proof of vaccination. American Bus Association President Pete Pantuso called it a “reasonable” approach, citing increased demand and int...

Wildlife camera captures a glimpse of the animal as it passes by Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks have resumed large group tours with safety measures intended to limit the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks and being tested with 72 hours before the trip or showing proof of vaccination. American Bus Association President Pete Pantuso called it a "reasonable" approach, citing increased demand and interest from people to visit, The Billings Gazette reported. However, he said he ...

NPS Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte trapped and killed an adult black wolf, like the one pictured, near Yellowstone National Park on February 15. The wolf, 1155, was born and radio-collared within the park. Montanas newly-elected Republican governor violated state hunting regulations when he trapped and shot a collared wolf near Yellowstone National Park in February, according to documents obtained by the Mountain West News Bureau.    Gov. Greg Gianforte killed the adult black wolf known as "1155...

Yellowstone National Park is popular any year - but in a pandemic, when outdoor destinations are preferred, the wide open spaces and natural splendor of Yellowstone are prime selections. And despite travel restrictions, last year’s numbers broke records, according to Morgan Warthin, Public Affairs Specialist for Yellowstone, who says they are anticipating high visitation again this year. “In 2016, we had 4.25 million visitors,” she explains. “But to underscore last years rea...