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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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- 3 days ago45 min
This Week in Yellowstone: September 17th to September 23rd, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 17th to September 23rd, 2026, I'll talk about bears in hyperphagia, tell you why this is the best time to see great grey owls, and share about the things that fell into the thermal areas this year. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a really cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”Operating Dates: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/operating-dates.htmBackcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
- 1 weeks ago42 min
This Week in Yellowstone: September 10th to September 16th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 10th to September 16th, 2026, I'll talk about fall colors, share the history of the Nez Perce Trail through the park, and try to remind you to be in the moment during park visits. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, a really cool trail to hike, the snowpack update, the wildlife report, and everything else you need to have an incredible time, “This Week in Yellowstone.”Operating Dates: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/operating-dates.htmBackcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
- 2 weeks ago41 min
This Week in Yellowstone: September 3rd to September 9th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 3rd to September 9th, 2026, I'll talk about the elk rut, tell you where you can best see the elk during mating season, briefly share about the king elk of Mammoth Hot Springs, and share a favorite hike of mine for this time of the year. 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.”Operating Dates: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/operating-dates.htmBackcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
- 3 weeks ago45 min
This Week in Yellowstone: August 27th to September 2nd, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 27th to September 2nd, 2026, I'll let you know what to actually expect when visiting the park in September, talk a bit about the importance of obsidian in the park, tell you what is closing in the park this week, and try to explain why seeing a grizzly this time of the year is so hard to do. 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
- Aug 20, 202647 min
This Week in Yellowstone: August 20th to August 26th, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 20th to August 26th, 2026, I talk about a dirt road just outside of the park that few people ever drive, tell you about the history of glaciers in the park and what they left behind, and offer a reminder to leave things found in the park 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.”Sorry it was a long one.Backcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htmI forgot to mention that the Mary Mountain Trail/Nez Perce Trail is closed due to carcasses and bear activity.
- Aug 13, 202643 min
This Week in Yellowstone: August 13th to August 19, 2026
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 13th to August 19th, 2026, I talk about the southern end of the park; finally, I discuss the awesomeness of the picnic areas of the park, and share a short blurb about why we still talk about the 1988 fires. 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
- Aug 6, 202637 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-USYellowstone AQI: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/air/current-data.htm?site=yell&location=west-entranceBackcountry Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/situationreport.htm
- Jul 30, 202643 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
About This Week in Yellowstone National Park
"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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