Yellowstone Records Over 820,000 Visits in AugustYellowstone Records Over 820,000 Visits in AugustThe August numbers are a slight increase from August 2018.Associated PressAssociated Press
Yellowstone Chief Says Park Doesn’t Need Reservation SystemYellowstone Chief Says Park Doesn’t Need Reservation SystemSholly acknowledged that some areas of the park suffer from traffic jams and need attention. Associated PressAssociated Press
Summer Crowds at Yellowstone Mean Delays, Limited ParkingSummer Crowds at Yellowstone Mean Delays, Limited ParkingThe park in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho typically sees its most visitors during the summer months.Associated PressAssociated Press
2018 CFD Visitors Leave City, County $27.1 Million Richer2018 CFD Visitors Leave City, County $27.1 Million RicherAccording to an economic impact study released Tuesday, a total of 543,705 people attended the 10-day celebration, spending approximately $27.1 million.Joy GreenwaldJoy Greenwald
Yellowstone Superintendent Won’t Consider Visitor CapsYellowstone Superintendent Won’t Consider Visitor CapsHe said he would consider testing a shuttle system to reduce traffic between the most-used entrance at West Yellowstone and Old Faithful.Associated PressAssociated Press
Yellowstone National Park Logs Fifth-Busiest JulyYellowstone National Park Logs Fifth-Busiest JulyVisitors should anticipate delays or limited parking at popular destinations, and check road conditions on the park’s website before they arrive.Tom MortonTom Morton
Yellowstone Counts Fewer Visits So Far Compared To Last YearYellowstone Counts Fewer Visits So Far Compared To Last YearThe first four months of the year are typically some of the slowest for Yellowstone.Associated PressAssociated Press
Yellowstone Park Visitors Spent $500M In Nearby CommunitiesYellowstone Park Visitors Spent $500M In Nearby CommunitiesNationwide, 330 million park visitors directly spent $18.2 billion within 60 miles of a national park.Tom MortonTom Morton
Yellowstone Grapples With High Visitor Numbers v. Ecosystem ManagementYellowstone Grapples With High Visitor Numbers v. Ecosystem ManagementYellowstone National Park staffing levels and funding have remained flat over the past decade.Tom MortonTom Morton
U.S. National Parks to Slash Number of Free Days for VisitorsU.S. National Parks to Slash Number of Free Days for VisitorsThe agency estimates the increase would generate an additional $70 million to help address backlogged maintenance and infrastructure projects.Associated PressAssociated Press