Yellowstone National Park

The seismic activity on May 29 was much smaller than the July 2024 explosion that closed Biscuit Basin

Where to work up a thirst—and toast your adventures—in America’s first national park

For anglers, there’s nothing better than catching—and protecting—Yellowstone cutthroat trout

Scoring a campsite at popular national parks in the U.S. this summer is going to be harder than ever. Here are our favorite options nearby

Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke, who helped launch the Public Lands Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, disagrees with plans to sell off federal land

A TikTok creator's unorthodox videos have racked up millions of views in the name of public land conservation.

The White House released its budget request for 2026, and the plan calls for the Park Service to hand over control of some federal parklands to states

Yellowstone’s colorful and diverse landscape has inspired artists for more than 150 years

Guide-turned-artist Bryn Merrell joins a legacy of painters, photographers, poets, and other creatives who have been touched by the country’s first national park

Raising livestock in grizzly and wolf country isn’t easy. Here’s how to do it with respect and grace.

Raising livestock in grizzly and wolf country isn’t easy. Here’s how to do it with respect and grace.

Enjoy the country’s most iconic scenery from the comfort of your own car with our guide to the eight most unforgettable national park drives

Sites operated by the National Park Service recorded more than 331 million visits last year—the most in history. The news comes as the NPS weathers its worst staffing crisis in years.

Learn why Yellowstone National Park is called the American Serengeti

Hit the trail and learn first hand why Yellowstone National Park is called the American Serengeti

Learn about efforts to protect the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem through these five unique encounters, and find the inspiration to make this wild place part of your story as well

A nonprofit is tallying up how many NPS employees have been let go from each park. A key asset has been social media posts from terminated employees.

The National Park Service faces a staffing crisis after losing 1,000 employees. We spoke to experts and laid-off rangers to understand what visitors can expect.

We spoke to the Academy Award-winning actor about his new three-part docuseries for Fox Nation, which chronicles the 1903 meeting between Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir in Yosemite National Park

“The trees aren’t as big as everyone says” and “I've seen better in video games.” Our national-parks columnist rounded up some scathing reviews of America's Best Idea.

Grizzly 399, which delighted wildlife watchers for more than a decade, was killed Tuesday night in a collision with a vehicle

Officials denied a private helicopter to help volunteers continue their search for 22-year-old Austin King, who vanished in mid-September in a remote corner of the park

Americans are transfixed by the saga of Rayne Beau, the California house cat that went missing in the country’s oldest national park and reappeared in its home state

A hiker suffered severe burns after falling into a hydrothermal feature this week. The park responded with a reminder that its hot springs are its deadliest feature.

Petting bison, cooking food in geysers. Ride along with our writer on a wild trip to our nation’s most iconic national park at the height of tourist season to see all the bad behavior.

Debris flies hundreds of feet in the air in this video recorded by a Yellowstone hiker

The park visitors had to be rescued after their car became submerged in Semi-Centennial Geyser, a thermal feature along Grand Loop Road

Park rangers at Yellowstone shot and killed an armed man on the morning of July 4. Here’s what we know about the incident.

Panoramas, waterfalls, and other natural wonders await you on these quick, rewarding routes chosen by our national-parks expert

Photos and videos of the destroyed roadway flooded social media after it gave way on June 7. Officials have not given a timeline for opening the highway.

The Irish actor was recently fined $1,500 for walking in a restricted thermal area in America’s oldest national park. Articles editor Frederick Dreier explores more creative penalties.

Discover uncrowded trails, wildlife-viewing hot spots, and a bourbon that was founded the same year as the park

Time is of the essence if you're looking to score a camping reservation for summer. Here are the most coveted national park campgrounds and how to reserve sites there.

The internet is flooded with clips of people making bad decisions at America’s oldest national park. Backpacker editor Adam Roy thinks the latest cringeworthy clip is the worst one to enter the oeuvre.

There’s been a series of encounters in recent weeks. Research suggests that killing bruins isn’t the best way to prevent attacks.

A hiker found the woman’s body on a popular trail near the national park

We've got you covered. With this advice, you can still nab a nice—and even popular—spot at a campground of your choice this summer.

Vacation season is only a few weeks old, and visitors to America’s oldest national park can’t stop approaching animals

A Montana trucker accidentally ran over the cub on a desolate stretch of road. Then, the mother bear showed up.

The sad situation is a reminder to visitors to avoid handling wild animals

As you’re visiting national parks this summer, don’t miss out on these spectacular outlooks, mountain summits, and lake vistas. We’ve got the intel on how to reach them all.

Looking to save a few bucks when visiting our national parks? Here are upcoming free days, and seven other programs for freebies or discounts. You could make some memories.

Volunteers in Montana recently dug a migration corridor through chest-high snowdrifts. They hope the passage prevents bison from being struck by motorists.

Thirteen animals died from the collision

According to a new Unesco report, glaciers in Yosemite National Park and other World Heritage sites are very likely to melt away by 2050

Our national parks have some hilarious and inspirational social media accounts. These are our favorites to follow.

In ‘Missed Fortune,’ a series inspired by a story he wrote for Outside, host Peter Frick-Wright shines a spotlight on the fanatics who chased an eccentric art collector’s hidden riches at all costs

Our editors know how to get off the grid. Here are the trips they chose to take this year—from Hawaii to Massachusetts—along with their intel and gear recommendations. Give one of these experiences and you can be sure it’s editor-approved.

Park Service officials believe the human remains are connected to a death that occurred near the Abyss Pool hot springs on July 31

When retired art dealer Forrest Fenn hid a chest full of a million dollars’ worth gold, rubies, and diamonds in the Rocky Mountains, he sent thousands on a journey of desperation

Yellowstone and Death Valley. Now Joshua Tree. What the hell is going on in our national parks?

Too many rocks? Not enough people? Illustrator Amber Share says bring it on.

Unique recreation opportunities and uncrowded wilderness abound in areas impacted by Yellowstone flood

The Park Service is moving quickly to reopen most of the park in time for the July Fourth weekend, but the historic flood changed Yellowstone forever

The world’s first national park will reopen this week after the devastating floods. Here’s what you can expect.

You can still find a slice of solitude in the country's most visited parks

An atmospheric river dumped 200 to 300 percent more moisture than usual onto the area over the weekend

The 10,551-foot peak, formerly called Doane Mountain, has a new title that reflects the contributions of Native Americans

If you haven’t snagged a reservation to the growing list of timed-entry parks, it might seem like a trip there this summer is out of the cards. But fret not—we found some legal ways to visit.

An affidavit filed as part of an ongoing lawsuit confirms that the treasure was buried inside an iconic American landmark, and now officials are scrambling to keep the exact location secret

To mark its 150th anniversary, America’s first national park plans to use 2022 to address past wrongdoing and work toward a more inclusive future

Planning a vacation to Yellowstone involves many details, one of which is deciding how you will enter the park

If you’re willing to brave the cold, winter can be one of the best seasons to visit America’s best idea

Forest Fenn Treasure Hunter Banned, Sequoia National Park Reopens, ultrarunner meets rattler

As it turns out, the national parks just aren’t that great for some visitors (though we definitely disagree)

Despite warnings, rules, and common sense, tourists in Yellowstone keep approaching bears and bison.

Thanks to their proximity, these Airbnbs book up fast. Make your summer reservation now.

Ten thousand geothermal features make this hot spot a must-see. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 24th stop on her journey to visit every national park in the U.S.

The science is clear, right? Not so fast, according to, well, science.

Yellowstone’s latest incident is as preventable as it is predictable

Welcome to Yellowstone National Park, where literally everything is lethal

Tips on how to get one of the most enviable jobs in the outdoor industry

She was a survivor and an alpha. And then she was legally shot and killed by a hunter. Yellowstone Park's legendary wolf researcher Rick McIntyre reflects on the life of one of the park's most famous canines.

Ski, snowshoe, ice-skate, or score a snowy visit without the crowds at these iconic parks

Big Sky Country has one of the highest concentrations of hot springs in America. Here's where to find the best ones.

Hand-picked by Kate Siber, author of the new children's book 'National Parks of the USA'