All entrances to Yellowstone National Park CLOSED temporarily due to heavy flooding, rockslides, extremely hazardous conditions

“Due to record flooding events in the park and more precipitation in the forecast, we have made the decision to close Yellowstone to all inbound visitation," said superintendent Cam Sholly. "Our first priority has been to evacuate the northern section of the park where we have multiple road and bridge failures, mudslides and other issues. NPS

June 13, 2022 Release

NPS News

The community of Gardiner is currently isolated, and we are working with the county and State of Montana to provide necessary support to residents, who are currently without water and power in some areas. Due to predictions of higher flood levels in areas of the park’s southern loop, in addition to concerns with water and wastewater systems, we will begin to move visitors in the southern loop out of the park later today in coordination with our in-park business partners. We will not know timing of the park’s reopening until flood waters subside and we're able to assess the damage throughout the park. It is likely that the northern loop will be closed for a substantial amount of time. I appreciate the efforts of the Yellowstone team and partners to safely evacuate areas of the park and of our gateway community partners who are helping us through this major event. We appreciate the support offered by the Department of Interior, National Park Service and the Montana and Wyoming governors." ...... NPS

May 5,2022

Chris Flesch has been selected as the new Yellowstone National Park chief of Visitor and Resource Protection

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Chris Flesch has been selected as the new Yellowstone National Park chief of Visitor and Resource Protection (VRP). A 17-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), Flesch succeeds Sarah Davis who retired at the end of April. He is the park’s 19th chief ranger, and his appointment began May 1.

Flesch will oversee more than 275 employees who perform a full range of public safety and visitor service functions within the park, including law enforcement and emergency medical services, search and rescue, wildland and structural fire, dispatch, fee collection, special use permitting, corrals and backcountry operations. The division's budget exceeds $14 million.

A native of Bettendorf, Iowa, Flesch has a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Arizona State University and graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in 2013. ..... NPS

May 6 2022

Elk Calving season occurs during May/June. Drive Alert ...... NPS

Elk calving season will begin soon in Yellowstone National Park.
Cow elk are much more aggressive towards people during the calving season and may run towards you or kick.
Stay alert. Look around corners before exiting buildings or walking around blind spots: cow elk may bed their calves near buildings and under cars.
Always keep at least 25 yards (23 m) from elk.
If an elk run towards you, find shelter in your vehicle or behind a tall, sturdy barrier as quickly as possible.
You are responsible for your own safety.
Attacks can be unprovoked and unpredictable.
Visit Elk for more information.