Raise your hand if you’ve seen an ungulate lately ✋

Seven native ungulate species—elk, mule deer, bison, moose, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and white-tailed deer—live in Yellowstone. You might spot five ungulate species in a single day; seven or eight would be one for the books!

Thank you to everyone who joined us earlier this week for our Native Fish Conservation Program Update! 🐟

If you were unable to attend, don't fret! The recording of the virtual event is now available at: nps.gov/yell/learn/man… (in the 'Questions & Answers' section)

(Heads Up!) Weather-permitting, Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance opens Friday, May 3; Delayed opening possible due to expected winter conditions. More info: nps.gov/yell/learn/new…

One of our hosts takes the hot seat!

Miles Barger, publications program manager, talks about his job writing, designing, and managing dozens of printed park materials.

Listen to 'What We Do' on Apple Podcasts or online: nps.gov/yell/learn/pho…

(News Release) New measures in effect May 25, 2024, to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species into Yellowstone National Park; Boaters and anglers reminded to clean, drain, and dry. Learn more: nps.gov/yell/learn/new…

(Heads Up!) Man approached bison too closely in Yellowstone and was injured; Visitors: Protect wildlife and respect safety regulations! More info: nps.gov/yell/learn/new…

Today is #JuniorRangerDay ! Next time you’re in Yellowstone get the kids a Junior Ranger booklet. You’ll soon have budding Yellowstone experts on your hands! There’s no age limit, so get one for yourself! You might be surprised how much you learn. go.nps.gov/YellJrRanger

Mark your calendars and dive deeper with us Tuesday, April 30 from 11 a.m. – noon MDT to learn more about Yellowstone’s Native Fish Conservation Program with the program's leader, Todd Koel! View details about how to join the virtual meeting: nps.gov/planyourvisit/…

Is a wrecked ship really rising out of the muck in Yellowstone Lake due to uplift of the caldera?

Learn the answer in this month's Yellowstone Volcano Observatory update from our friends at USGS Volcanoes🌋!

(News Release) Biologists to begin 2024 grizzly and black bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park; Public reminded to heed warning signs. More: nps.gov/yell/learn/new…

As long as she can remember, Katy Anderson knew she wanted to work in national parks. In the latest episode of 'What We Do,' Katy talks about her experience pursuing an NPS law enforcement career. Listen on Apple Podcasts or online at: nps.gov/yell/learn/pho…

If you’re a kid, or a kid at heart, check out Yellowstone’s National Park Week Bingo at go.nps.gov/bingo. Explore Yellowstone’s website and the outdoors to check off the boxes. There’s even a downloadable National Park Week emblem to help celebrate. Good luck!

Happy Earth Day!
Looking for ways to celebrate with us? Whether at home or in a national park, there are many things you can do to make an impact protecting nature. Water, lands, and air are all connected. How do you practice #ConservationAtHome ?

nps.gov/yell/getinvolv…

Signs of spring in Lamar Valley. It's close, but not here quite yet!

It's spring in Yellowstone, you know what that means... BABY ANIMALS!
As cute and fuzzy as they are, be sure to give wildlife room, use a zoom. Always maintain a distance of at least 100 yards (91m) away from bears/wolves, and at least 25 yards (23m) away from all other animals.

(News Release) There will be two major road improvement projects in Yellowstone in 2024: Lewis River Bridge & Yellowstone River Bridge. Visitors should plan accordingly for delays located along the park’s southern and northern road corridors.

Details: nps.gov/yell/learn/new…

We are getting our exhibits clean and shiny for re-opening tomorrow at the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center and the Canyon Visitor Education Center! Will we see you there? Learn more about spring opening dates at go.nps.gov/24013, or at the link in our bio.

You might not think much about it whenever you flush a toilet or turn on a faucet during your park visit. But for Jason Murphy, utility systems facility manager, that’s his job!

Listen to this episode of “What We Do” on Apple Podcasts or online at nps.gov/yell/learn/pho…