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"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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This week in Yellowstone National Park, from February 5th to February 11th, 2026, I try to encourage you to drive to Cooke City, tell you what you need to have a good wolf watching day, share the story of Yankee Jim Canyon, and tell you about a scenic hike to the Yellowstone River, just outside of the park. 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.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from January 29th to February 4th, 2026, I bring you a bunch of park news, talk about wolf mating season, try to convince you to take a scenic drive north of the park, and share the fate of bison that leave the park near Gardiner. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a trail you should trek, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from January 22nd to January 28th, 2026, I talk about coyote mating season (btw, coyotee not coyote was the most common pronunciation), tell you about a trail that will have you standing above a stunning section of the Yellowstone River, give an update on the wolf that was poached out of Gardiner, and even tell you about the wolf reintroduction that happened 30 years ago. 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.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from January 15th to January 21st, 2026, I update you on the Norris Geyser Basin, suggest you trek along a canyon rim, tell you about the first documented winter expedition in Yellowstone, and give some tips on how not to plan your upcoming trip. 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.”Youtube Video of New Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYCjgRZhCTc
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from January 8th to January 14th, 2026, I will share news about grizzly bear deaths and what is going on with the North Entrance Road. I will also try to convince you to wake up early, look for ravens and magpies, and even share some cool data about how the wolf reintroduction impacted the elk population of Yellowstone. 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.”Oh, and book a tour with me! NORTHERN YELLOWSTONE ELK RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION to Changes in Management Policies and the Ecosystem link: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/upload/ELK-BOOK-FOR-WEB_accessible.pdf
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from January 1st to January 7th, 2026, I will share one of my favorite winter snowshoe destinations, tell you to go off the beaten path, and let you know how many wolves are in the park. I will also describe what the park is like in January so you can be ready for your trip. 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.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from December 11th to December 17th, 2025, I will talk about the start of winter tourism, share an experience I enjoy doing this time of the year, provide information about why Yellowstone has such big coyotes, quickly discuss what not to do when driving in the northern range, and give you a great 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.”Oh, and calendars will be in the mail on the 12th, if you ordered one. Other than that, I will be back on January 1st. Don't miss my voice too much!(Message me if you need any questions answered about the park if you need to)
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from December 4th to December 10th, 2025, I will be talking a lot about what to do in the upcoming snowstorms that will be hitting the region all week. I’ll tell you a cool spot for potential moose sightings, give tips on how to scan for wildlife in the snowy weather, share a trail that is perfect for putting in miles and seeing a corner of the park that few now see, and even talk about a feature in Mammoth. 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.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from November 27th through December 3rd, 2025, I will tell you about the increase of fees in our national parks, talk to you about “The Plug” out by Cooke City, try to help you stay warm on the cold days, and hopefully inspire you to go out on the coldest of ornings and walk the boardwalks at Mammoth. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, a fun hike for the week, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from November 20th through November 26th, 2025, I will tell you a way to warn other drivers about wildlife on the roads, try to get you to take a hike near Mammoth, let you know what those fences are in Lamar Valley and elsewhere in the park, and hope to conivince you to participate in my experience of the week. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”https://mountainjournal.org/yellowstone-researchers-elk-and-bison-supercharge-grass-growth/
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from November 13th, through November 19th, 2025, I will let you know why you should be excited about the colder, wetter weather in the forecast, share a “secret” waterfall in Lamar Valley, give tips on how to see mountains goats, and even try to get you to hike a remote suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River. It is probably not the one you are thinking it is. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from November 6th, 2025, through November 12th, 2025, I will talk about the bighorn sheep rut, let you know about the ground under Mammoth, share a trail to get to a remote beach on the Gardner River, and so much more. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from October 30th, 2025, through November 5th, 2025, I try to convince you to visit a closed campground, update you on what the gateway towns will look like after the roads close, share a hike I absolutely adore out of Mammoth, and tell you about Yellowstone’s least-visited month. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”2025 Yellowstone Resources and Issues Handbook: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/upload/0_RI_2025_Front_web-2.pdf2026 Calendar: https://square.link/u/TxEbf7o0
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from October 23rd through October 29th, 2025, I give you a very brief guide to reading the water temperature of the thermal areas, share the story of how Dunraven Pass got its name, and tell you to hike on a closed road. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from October 16th through October 22nd, 2025, I will try to tell you why visiting the park right now is awesome, give an update on the new bridge, do my best to help you find animals now that the crowds are gone, and bring back the snowpack report! I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from October 9th through October 15th, 2025, I give you tips on how to manage the lack of amenities in the park this time of year, remind you that time is running out for driving in some cool areas of the park, give you the name of an app for wildlife watching, and share a perfect trail for this time of the year. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from October 2nd through October 8th, 2025, I am really banking on the weather forecast to hold. If the snow doesn’t happen, I am sorry for being so snow-focused. I am just excited. It is still good information, though! This week, I tell you what I know about the government shutdown and what it means for Yellowstone, share about how bears are seemingly everywhere, tell you to summit a snowy peak, give you tips on how to be prepared for a fall snowstorm, and try to answer the question, “How big is Yellowstone, really?” I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 25th through October 1st, 2025, I will tell you about a guy who tried to take the devil out of Yellowstone, give you tips on where to see fall colors in the park, and try to convince you to head down to West Thumb and the Tetons this week. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a cool trail to hike, the wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 18th through September 24th, 2025, I will tell you about the park’s trash problem, briefly talk about the bear attack, tell you that time is running out for driving on a scenic road, and share some other fun and interesting things. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”I forgot to mention that Grant Village Campground is closed! Sorry! 2025 Closure List and Dates: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/operating-dates.htm
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 11th through September 17th, 2025, I will tell you how elk self-anoint themselves, share a trek where you may see bears, tell you a spot north of the park for wildlife watching, and also try to convince you to get out early in the cold mornings. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, the news, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
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