Summer 2023
On Monday, July 3, a major windstorm and rain event impacted the southern portion of Yellowstone National Park, primarily in the Lake Village area. No fatalities nor severe injuries have been reported. Additionally, there have been no substantial disruptions to visitor services. “Monday night’s storm event hit the Lake area very hard,” said Yellowstone Superintendent…
In many ways, Yellowstone National Park is spending this summer recovering from last summer. While much of the park’s infrastructure devastated in the floods of June 2022 has been rapidly restored, other projects are slowly but surely reaching completion. Xanterra Travel Collection is the resort management company that manages the hotels and lodges in Yellowstone…
In June 2023, Wyoming’s weather is somewhat predictable – making it even more of an enigma. Any residents frustrated with the pattern of sunny mornings and thunderous afternoons won’t catch a break this week. The National Weather Service Office in Riverton is anticipating more rain going into the weekend. A Flood Watch is already in effect…
The first Friday of June is a significant sign of summer. But Cody’s weather is determined to rain on everyone’s parade. Because of persistent and ongoing rain and thunderstorms, the Cody Nite Rodeo cancelled the first Friday of 2023. Tickets are not being sold at the Cody Stampede Rodeo Grounds or on the Cody Stampede…
Summer 2023 will be the first full summer season at Sleeping Giant Ski Area and Ziplines since the mountain’s ownership changed hands in 2020. Much of the activity underway this summer will improve the outdoor recreation experience for future winter seasons. For the first time since 2020, the Zipline Season at Sleeping Giant begins on…
Every year, Yellowstone National Park issues a warning at the beginning of elk calving season. It’s another annual sign of summer – the perfect time to remind this summer’s visitors that they’ll be taking their safety into their own hands when it comes to any wildlife. Female elk typically begin giving birth to calves at…
On Friday, May 12, the only remaining entrance to Yellowstone National Park – the South Entrance near Jackson – will officially open for the Summer 2023 season. The Dunraven Pass, the only other interior road in the park still closed, will open on May 26 along with the Beartooth Pass. The opening of Yellowstone’s five…
A 35° Fahenrheit morning surrounded by mist and snowcapped mountains hardly seems like the first day of the summer season, but that didn’t deter a long line of locals and visitors eager to enter Yellowstone National Park on Friday morning. The East Entrance of Yellowstone was scheduled to officially open at 8 a.m. on May…
The summer season for Cody and northwest Wyoming starts this Friday with the opening of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. But the entrance could close on the same day – temporarily. Weather permitting, the road from the East Entrance to Fishing Bridge Junction (Sylvan Pass) & Canyon Village to Lake Village will open…
Wyoming residents face another active year of wildfires. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is urging everyone to get ready now – and consider going a step beyond to help others when needed. Despite a record-breaking winter, parts of Wyoming are drier than normal. The Wyoming Drought Monitor reports at least half of…