Yellowstone National Park

UPDATE | PEER: Yellowstone Employees Are Being Exposed To Lead Paint In Housing

A whistleblower disclosure filed by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility states that Yellowstone National Park employees and their families are currently being exposed to harmful levels of lead through the paint in their housing.

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By NPT Staff - April 27th, 2026

Grizzly Bear Research Captures Set To Begin Within Yellowstone National Park

Grizzly bear pre-baiting and scientific capture operations within Yellowstone National Park will begin May 1.

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By NPT Staff - April 23rd, 2026

Luminescence Dating Helps Determine The Age Of Hydrothermal Explosions In Yellowstone

Recent advances in luminescence dating are beginning to overcome some of the challenges associated with dating hydrothermal explosion deposits.

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By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - April 20th, 2026

Yellowstone National Park Delays Road Openings Due To Winter Storm

Yellowstone National Park entrances and roads scheduled to open at 8 a.m. Friday, April 17 will instead open at noon due to a significant winter storm with heavy snow, low temperatures and strong winds.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - April 17th, 2026

2024 Annual Report Highlights Notable Explosions In Yellowstone National Park

The year 2024 will probably be remembered as the year of the hydrothermal explosion, with one event that was unwitnessed but detected by geophysical sensors at Norris Geyser Basin in April, and another that was experienced by numerous people in Biscuit Basin in July.

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By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - April 13th, 2026

Man Gets Jail Time After Walking On Hydrothermal Features In Yellowstone National Park

A Texas man was sentenced to five days in jail after he pleaded guilty to walking off the designated boardwalk in a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park.

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By NPT Staff - April 13th, 2026

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #99: The Trees Edition

Trees are vital for life on this planet, providing oxygen for all life, stabilizing soil, filtering water, and supplying food and shelter for humans and wildlife. Without trees, we’d be in a world of hurt. It’s only fitting that this month’s quiz is all about trees. Test your knowledge and find out just how much you know about trees found in units of the National Park System.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 9th, 2026

Yellowstone National Park Requests Help In Preventing Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species

Yellowstone National Park is reminding boaters and anglers to clean, drain and dry all boats, trailers and equipment prior to arriving in the park to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species into park waters.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - April 7th, 2026

Investigating Hot Spring Plumbing Systems In Yellowstone Using Electrical Measurements

Geophysics has emerged as a key technique to image the subsurface and study the Yellowstone hydrothermal system.

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By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - April 6th, 2026

Mapping Snow- And Ice-Free Zones To Monitor Thermal Activity In Yellowstone

Satellites with thermal infrared instruments are exceptional tools for measuring heat output from thermal areas in Yellowstone, and by analyzing these data, it is possible to detect small areas that may show evidence of surface thermal activity.

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By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - March 23rd, 2026

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