Yellowstone National Park: Entrances open May 10, weather permitting

Weather permitting, the following roads in Yellowstone National Park will open at 8 a.m. Friday, May 10, to public motor vehicle traffic:

• South Entrance to West Thumb
• West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass)
• West Thumb to Lake Village
• Tower-Roosevelt to Tower Fall

Key reminders at Yellowstone NP

Planning on coming? The Park Service says visitors should do these key things:

• Watch for quickly changing weather conditions and possible temporary closures due to late spring storms. Many areas of the park are still experiencing winter conditions, and snow and ice may cover sections of roadways
• Come prepared. Services in the spring are limited. Visit Operating Dates for area-specific season opening dates.
• Bison, elk, bears and other wildlife use roads as travel corridors. Roadside snowbanks prevent them from easily moving off roads. Do not crowd, harass, or push wildlife. Be mindful as wildlife endure this difficult time of the year.
• Stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves, and 25 yards away from all other wildlife. It is your responsibility to maintain safe distances at all times.

You can stay informed about up-to-date road conditions and traffic delays due to road improvement projects in Yellowstone. Visit Park Roads. Call (307) 344-2117 for recorded information. Receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting “82190” to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).

Upcoming road opening

Weather permitting, the road from Canyon Village to Tower Fall (Dunraven Pass) will open at 8 a.m. on May 24.

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