This Week in Yellowstone National Park

This Week in Yellowstone National Park

by Scott
Season 2
This Week in Yellowstone: August 13th to August 19, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 13th to August 19th, 2026, I talk about the southern end of the park; finally, I discuss the awesomeness of the picnic areas of the park, and share a short blurb about why we still talk about the 1988 fires. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.” Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
This Week in Yellowstone: August 6th to August 12th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 6th to August 12th, 2026, I talk about how to maximize wildlife watching during this slow season for animals, discuss wildfire smoke impacting the park, and tell you about a boat on Grand Prismatic Hot Springs. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.” Wolf Hunting Petition: https://secure.speciesunite.com/page/195573/petition/1?locale=en-US Yellowstone AQI: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/air/current-data.htm?site=yell&location=west-entrance Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
This Week in Yellowstone: July 30th to August 5th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 30th to August 5th, 2026, I hope to inspire you to go stargazing, talk about one of the oldest buildings in Yellowstone, and share some useful resources to help you see all the geysers erupt. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.” Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
This Week in Yellowstone: July 23rd to July 29th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 23rd to July 29th, 2026, I dive into the Hayden vs Lamar debate, let you know why viewing the park as two main driving loops is somewhat flawed, and share with you the smelliest geyser basins. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.” Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
This Week in Yellowstone: July 16th to July 22nd, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 16th to July 22nd, 2026, I will quickly talk about the bison incident, tell you to take one of the best scenic drives in the country, share an awesome and free resource full of park information, and talk about that green streak in the Yellowstone River at the falls. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.” Yellowstone Resources and Issues Handbook: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/upload/0_RI_2026_front.pdf Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
This Week in Yellowstone: July 9th to July 15th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 9th to July 15th, 2026, I try to get you excited for the bison rut, talk about how Yellowstone once had a zoo, and hope to inspire you to look at the region beyond the park boundaries. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.” Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
This Week In Yellowstone: July 2nd to July 8th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 2nd to July 8th, 2026, I will let you know about the 4th of July in and around the park, try to encourage you to stop and smell the flowers, and then give some history about the carcass dumping sites. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.” Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
This Week in Yellowstone: June 25th to July 1st, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 25th to July 1st, 2026, I will encourage you to catch sunrises and sunsets, tell you about bison funeral processions, and give some tips on dealing with warm weather at elevation. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.” Backcountry Conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
This Week in Yellowstone: June 18th to June 24th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 18th to June 24th, 2026, I will tell you why now is the time to hit up a specific lake in the northern range, give some tips on how to avoid the summer crowds, and share some history of an expedition before the park was the park. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This Week in Yellowstone: June 11th to June 17th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 11th to June 17th, 2026, I hope to convince you to set an early morning alarm, tell you to take those side roads, and let you know why moose are so tricky to find in Yellowstone. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.” Backcountry Conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
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