This Week in Yellowstone National Park

Scott

"This Week in Yellowstone" is your go-to podcast for everything you need to plan your next trip to America’s first national park. Each week, I bring you up-to-date weather forecasts, wildlife sightings, road and trail conditions, current events, and much more to help you make the most of your Yellowstone National Park adventure. Whether you’re gearing up for an upcoming visit or simply love learning about this iconic park, this podcast is here to inspire and inform you with fresh, and hopefully fascinating updates.

Read each week, as best he can, by the guy with the bison tattoo.

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Today · 37 min
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
July 30 · 43 min
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
July 27 · 43 min
The Summer of the Bison: Safety, Behavior, and the Rut in Yellowstone National Park
You asked for it, so here you go. This episode is me discussing the bison attack at the campground, as well as talking about bison safety, how to be a good steward of Yellowstone, and generally all things bison. Apologies if this was too much of a rant. I tried to stay to my outline. A new standard episode will drop on Thursday
July 23 · 47 min
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
July 16 · 46 min
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
July 9 · 49 min
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
July 2 · 40 min
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
June 25 · 41 min
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
June 18 · 37 min
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.”
June 11 · 39 min
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
June 4 · 39 min
This Week in Yellowstone: June 4th to June 10th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 4th to June 10th, 2026, I tell you to go to the water features of the park, talk about bear bells, bear spray, and bear horns, and quickly tell you what you need to know if you are visiting Yellowstone with your pet. 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
May 28 · 41 min
This Week in Yellowstone: May 28th to June 3rd, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 28th to June 3rd, 2026, I will share with you why this week is so good for wildlife watching, talk about how to ensure you are being an ethical visitor, and let you know about off-trail travel in 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.” Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
May 21 · 38 min
This Week in Yellowstone: May 21st to May 27th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 21st to May 27th, 2026, I will talk about driving Dunraven Pass, get a bit pedantic about Lamar Valley, and discuss how bear jams and bear names impact bear behavior. 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
May 14 · 39 min
This Week in Yellowstone: May 14th to May 20th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 14th to May 20th, 2026, I will talk about seeing bears, discuss what to expect from gateway towns this week, and give a history of Tower Fall. 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
May 7 · 40 min
This Week in Yellowstone: May 7th to May 13th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from May 7th to May 13th, 2026, I will tell you about a ducking good time by Hayden Valley, share some tips on how to stay safe around bison, let you know of a cool hike to see a hidden waterfall, and share some bear information. 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 Website: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm Latest (May 6th, 2026) on the grizzly bear attack: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/05/05/help-me-help-me-hiker-finds-yellowstone-grizzly-attack-victim-calls-911/
April 30 · 37 min
This Week in Yellowstone: April 30th to May 6th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 30th to May 6th, 2026, I will tell you about another road opening in the park, share about the Bearmuda triangle, and also let you know why many think May is the best month to visit. 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.” Missed News Story How Much Water Erupts From Old Faithful: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/how-much-water-erupts-old-faithful-geyser
April 23 · 32 min
This Week in Yellowstone: April 23rd to April 29th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 23rd to April 29th, 2026, I will let you know about the return of the red dogs, give some advice about trying to do all the open sections of the park in a day, share a birthday celebration of sorts for an iconic park location, and hope to convince you to trek in a geyser basin. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
April 16 · 36 min
This Week in Yellowstone: April 16th to April 22nd, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 16th to April 22nd, 2026, I will tell you where to go and how to get there, let you know what to expect in the park’s interior, share the history of an old hotel in the geyser basin, and recommend a scenic trek. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.” Park Operating Dates: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/operating-dates.htm
April 9 · 36 min
This Week in Yellowstone: April 9th to April 15th, 2026
This Week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 9th to April 15th, 2026, I will share with you why this is the last calm week in the park, tell you not to leave a pullout when the animals go away, discuss bear management areas, and hope to inspire you to go for a hike. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
April 2 · 30 min
This Week in Yellowstone: April 2nd to April 8th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from April 2nd to April 8th, 2026, I try to convince you to find dead things, tell you about an app to download that will make your park experience even better, tell you about Cooke City, and highlight a unique seasonal walk on a closed road. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”