Yellowstone Radio — 2026 Part 1


Radio calls

It appears that this year either people are less stupid, or the NPS is being more circumspect on the radio, or they are just using alternate forms of communication. Sometimes most of the day went by with even minimal traffic stops ("verbal warning for speeding") being called.

21 May

  • Couple on foot behind the Lodge feeding ravens. Later report they were walking toward OF followed by several ravens.

22 May

  • Group of 4 at Ojo Caliente in the bear closure area. Just a warning.

23 May

  • Thermal trespass by four at Fountain Paint Pots. Court dates requested for two.
  • Ravens attacking trash in the back of red pickup parked in handicap spot next to the VC.
  • At sunset, two women from California off trail north of Fountain Paint Pots. Only warnings.
  • Report of bear spray deployment along road north of Midway. Attempt to find failed, then report of victim already at clinic.

24 May

  • Need to stop traffic near Gibbon Picnic in order to euthanize an injured deer hit by car.

30 May

  • Bear reported near the Old Faithful employee pub. UTL: "Unable To Locate"

02 June

  • "East lot, outbound on the inbound lane" Warning.
  • F150 pickup from Sask. "back is completely full of food.". "Does YPSS have ability to store vehicle inside?" "In the bus barn." Third raven pickup attack in two days.

03 June

  • Need maint at OFVC due to several spots of vomit in lobby.
  • Dog off leash in Madison Campground

06 June

  • Calif Jeep passing line waiting to enter Fairy Falls parking, then using handicap spot w/o proper permit.

07 June

  • At Madison Campground, RV dumped graywater tank in campsite, then left.
  • Coyote jam at Mallard Lake Trailhead.
  • Two cars "parked out in the field" at Fairy Falls trailhead. Citations issued.