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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 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.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 4th through September 10th, 2025, I will share with you what you need to know for the start of the elk rut, give a brief overview of bears entering hyperphasia, share a trail for those looking for serious miles and serious views, and let you know why you shouldn’t expect an empty park in September. 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.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 28th through September 3rd, I will share with you some cool events happening in the park this week, give you a brief history of West Yellowstone, tell you how to get to the stinkiest hot springs I know of, and have a little bit of a rant. 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.”The Bird and the Tree Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FygUzMCCwgcYellowstone Events Calendar: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 21st through August 27th, I will let you know how and where to see an overlooked geyser erupt, talk about bear bells, discuss the history of Quake Lake, and share a mountain summit that few ever hike to. 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.”Earthquake Link: https://www.yellowstone.co/nightofthebear.htm
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 14th through August 20th, I share with you the visitation numbers in July, try to convince you to wake up extremely early for a good reason, highlight the museums and visitor centers in the park, and give you a quick history lesson on Sheepeater Cliffs. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, a trail to hike, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 7th through August 13th, give an update on the fire danger in the park, let you know of a cool event taking place in Gardiner to end this week, let you know about wildlife watching etiquette, and even give you some insight into a cool geologic event you can see in the park. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, a trail to hike, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 31st through August 6th, I talk about a thermal area incident, tell you to go for a scenic drive, try to convince you to go stargazing, and take you back in time to the days of lawlessness in Yellowstone. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, a trail to hike, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 24th through July 30th, I talk about the bison rut once again, share some statistics about how likely it is to be killed by a wild animal in Yellowstone, and tell you where to hike for stunning mountain, canyon, and river views with a potential for wildlife sightings. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 17th through July 23rd, I share the news about a new thermal feature, tell you why you should visit Hayden Valley, teach you about Mission 66, and let you know of a great hike for this week. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 10th through July 16th, I share the June visitation statistics, let you know of a mountain to summit for all those hikers out there, give you a quick history of a side road between West Yellowstone and Old Faithful, and let you know of a lesser-known stunning view at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 3rd through July 9th, I will give you a preview of the upcoming bison rut, discuss both the trail and old road up to Mount Washburn, and let you know what it is like to drive at night in the park. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from June 26th through July 2nd, I will give you six spots to watch Old Faithful erupt, give some tips on how to deal with the inevitable bison jam, talk about wolves and bears, and share a hike to a hidden waterfall near a well-known area. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”Driving Through Bison Jams: https://www.maxwaugh.com/2017/05/25/yellowstone-bison-jam-how-to-deal-with-buffalo-on-the-road/
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