YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK FEE FREE WEEK

The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees from April through periodically November, 2013 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy the remarkable landscapes and historical and cultural sites national parks have to offer. A seven-day pass to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is normally $25 for a private, non-commercial vehicle. Click here for specific dates  http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

YELLOWSTONE'S WEST ENTRANCE OPENS

April 19, 2013 - West-side roads open to motor vehicles.  Visitors will be able to travel through the park's North & West Entrances to Norris, Madison, Canyon, & Oldfaithful.

May 3, 2013 - The road linking Canyon, Fishing Bridge, & the East Entrance opens to wheeled vehicles.

May 10, 2013 - Travel from the South Entrance to Grant, West Thumb, Fishing Bridge, & Lake over Craig Pass to Old Faithful and Tower Junction to Tower Fall.  The road from Cooke City over Colter Pass to Chief Joseph Scenic Highway intersection to the Long Lake gate shall open as soon thereafter as possible.

TBA, 2013 - Dunraven Pass (Tower to Canyon).  Long Lake Gate over the Beartooth Highway to Red Lodge, Montana.

http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/hours.htm