Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Announce Phased Reopening

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News Release: Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Yellowstone National Park will reopen on a limited basis on May 18. The park has been closed to visitors since March 24, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To read the full news release and Yellowstone COVID-19 Reopening Plan visit: go.nps.gov/20015 (link in story)

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Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks will reopen on a limited basis starting at noon on May 18th, 2020, according to the Park Service. The three-phase plan initially opens the South and East entrances of Wyoming and limits visitor travel to Yellowstone's lower loop. Grand Teton National Park will allow recreational access and open Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road, and North Park Road.

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Phase Two of reopening is tentatively scheduled for May/June, and would reopen the Parks' expanded services, including campgrounds, backcountry permits, tours, boating, and some food service. There is no estimated date for Phase Three, which will will reopen hotels and remove restrictions on food service and commercial tours.

The three Phases. NPS graphic.

The full plan for reopening the Parks is available here.

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