Yellowstone National Park flooding
Important updates regarding Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas:
- Yellowstone’s North Loop is set to reopen to all visitors on July 2
- The Alternating License Plate System for entrance into Yellowstone is expected to end on July 2
- Montana’s Beartooth Highway partially reopened on June 28
Please continue to follow these official links for the most up-to-date information on the situation in Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding communities in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho:
RESOURCES:
- Yellowstone National Park Service updates:
- News releases: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/220613.htm
- Alerts: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
- Operating hours & season: https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/hours.htm
- Wyoming Office of Tourism alerts: https://travelwyoming.com/travel-resources/alerts
- Montana alerts: https://brand.mt.gov/Programs/Office-Of-Tourism/Flood-Information-for-Travelers
- Gateway communities: https://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/yellowstone-gateway-communities
- Travel alerts: https://www.visitmt.com/plan-your-trip/travel-alerts
- Xanterra alerts: https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/alerts/
Glacier National Park vehicle reservation system
RESOURCES:
- In 2023, a vehicle reservation is required for four areas of the park: Going-to-the-Sun Road, the North Fork, Two Medicine and Many Glacier. Each location has unique details and requires a separate reservation. More information: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/gtsrticketedentry.htm
- https://glaciermt.com/glacier-park-faq
- https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087086
- https://discoverkalispell.com/things-to-do/glacier-national-park/
- https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Travel Information & Resources
We’re working to remain informed on the current situation as it relates to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and its impact on local and international travel. Before traveling, please refer to your local government’s travel guidelines as well as the below resources for current updates from US health authorities and regional travel destinations within the Great American West.
RESOURCES:
- Center for Disease Control
- Dept. of Homeland Security
- US Travel Association
- Brand USA
- Idaho Tourism; Commerce of Idaho
- Montana Tourism; Market MT
- North Dakota Tourism
- South Dakota Tourism
- Wyoming Tourism; Wyoming Public Health
- Western Governors’ Association
PHASED REOPENING PLANS BY STATE:
- Idaho – Stages of Reopening
- Montana – Reopening the Big Sky
- North Dakota – ND Smart Restart
- South Dakota – South Dakota’s Back to Normal Plan
- Wyoming – Wyoming’s Transition Plan
STATUS ON DESTINATIONS & ATTRACTIONS:
The state tourism office websites will have the most collective up-to-date information on destinations and attractions, but please feel free to reach out to our team with any questions as well:
- Idaho: visitidaho.org
- Montana: visitmt.com
- North Dakota: ndtourism.com
- South Dakota: travelsouthdakota.com
- Wyoming: travelwyoming.com
Please contact us if you have specific questions about your future travel to the Great American West region.
