Coverage dated June 15, 2022 to June 22, 2022

Yellowstone reopens for the first time since June floods caused evacuation of thousands

Headline from My9nj, on the newest of 3 developments

Park managers raised the gates Wednesday at three of Yellowstone’s five entrances for the first time since June 13.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Yellowstone reopens after changes wrought by flood

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Yellowstone announces Northern Loop will open in two weeks or so after receiving funding

    Headline from Wyoming Public Media ·

  3. Newest

    Yellowstone reopens for the first time since June floods caused evacuation of thousands

    Headline from My9nj ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

262 articles, oldest first.

  1. CNN

    Parts of Yellowstone may reopen to tourists on Monday, but flooding has been a disaster for neighboring towns (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Yellowstone National Park could partially reopen as early as Monday as officials continue to assess the damage caused by historic flooding, which now threatens to hamper the peak of the summer tourist season.

  2. Local News 8

    Yellowstone continues efforts to recover from historic flooding; Limited reopening highly possible next week on park’s south loop (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Yellowstone continues major flood recovery efforts in the north while repairing damage and preparing for reopening in the south.

  3. KAAL Rochester

    Yellowstone National Park to partly reopen after floods (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Yellowstone National Park will partially reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, after catastrophic flooding destroyed bridges and roads and drove out thousands of tourists. The Park Service announced Saturday that visitors will once again be allowed on the park’s southern loop under a temporary license plate s…

  4. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Yellowstone National Park south loop to reopen Wednesday, but only certain visitors will be allowed in each day (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    Bu Holly Yan and Raja Razek, CNN After a week of epic flooding, Yellowstone National Park’s south loop will reopen to the public on Wednesday — with limited capacity. The park — which spans parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho — and many surrounding towns have been inundated with record rainfall and…

  5. Billings Gazette

    Yellowstone reopening set for Wednesday (opens Billings Gazette)

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    Billings Gazette's feed description

    Yellowstone's southern loop will reopen nine days after the catastrophic flooding. Officials will use a license plate system to limit how many people can visit at once.

  6. FOX 5 DC

    Yellowstone National Park to partly reopen after catastrophic flooding (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Visitors had been flocking to Yellowstone during its 150th anniversary celebration amid the catastrophic flooding last week.

  7. Local News 8

    Southern Loop of Yellowstone scheduled to reopen Wednesday. (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    A bubbling excitement is starting to build as tourists in the city of west Yellowstone begin to anticipate the reopening of Yellowstone national park. The park is scheduled to reopen this Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 8 am.

  8. KING 5 Seattle

    Yellowstone to partly reopen after floods (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    In an effort to manage crowds, the park will use a temporary admission system that provides access to tourists depending on their vehicle's license plate number.

  9. KESQ Palm Springs

    Yellowstone National Park south loop to reopen Wednesday but only certain visitors will be allowed in each day (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    Bu Holly Yan and Raza Razek, CNN After a week of epic flooding, Yellowstone National Park’s south loop will reopen to the public on Wednesday — with limited capacity. The park — which spans parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho — and many surrounding towns have been inundated with record rainfall and…

  10. Casper Star-Tribune

    Southern portion of Yellowstone set to reopen Wednesday (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

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    Casper Star-Tribune's feed description

    Yellowstone's southern loop will reopen nine days after the catastrophic flooding. Officials will use a license plate system to limit how many people can visit at once.

  11. Valdosta Daily Times

    Outside Yellowstone, flooded towns struggle to recover (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    Valdosta Daily Times's feed description

    FROMBERG, Mont. (AP) — As officials scramble to reopen Yellowstone National Park to tourists after record floods pounded southern Montana, some of those hardest hit in the disaster live far

  12. CBS News

    Parts of Yellowstone National Park to reopen after historic flooding (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The park's south loop will have limited service beginning Wednesday at 8 a.m., the park service said.

  13. Local News 8

    Yellowstone’s South Loop scheduled to reopen on Wednesday. (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Jackson, Wyoming (KIFI) – Park officials plan to allow visitors back on the south loop starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, The south loop is accessed from the East (Cody), West (West Yellowstone), and South (Grand Teton/Jackson).

  14. Triblive

    Yellowstone National Park to reopen partially after floods (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    BILLINGS, Mont. — Yellowstone National Park will partially reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, after catastrophic flooding destroyed bridges and roads and drove out thousands of tourists. The Park Service announced Saturday that visitors will once again be allowed on the park’s southern loop under a tempora…

  15. The Guardian

    Yellowstone to partially reopen Wednesday after catastrophic flooding (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Visitors will be allowed on southern loop under system designed to manage crowds after flooding destroyed bridges and roads

  16. Delaware Public Media

    Yellowstone National Park will partially reopen Wednesday after historic floods (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The park has been closed since floods washed away roads, damaged buildings and knocked out water and power to parts of the park and communities nearby. The park's northern loop will remain closed.

  17. Omaha World-Herald

    Yellowstone aims for quick opening; flooded towns struggling (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Federal officials say most of Yellowstone National Park should re-open within the next two weeks — much faster than originally expected after record floods pounded the Yellowstone region last week

  18. Local Memphis

    Yellowstone sets plan for quick reopening; flooded towns struggling (opens Local Memphis)

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    Local Memphis's feed description

    Yellowstone will partially reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, more than a week after more than 10,000 visitors were forced out of the park.

  19. WMUR

    Most of Yellowstone National Park should reopen within next two weeks, federal officials say (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    It will take much longer — possibly years — to fully restore two badly-damaged stretches of road that link the park with Gardiner to the north and Cooke City to the northeast.

  20. Portland Press Herald

    Yellowstone Park aims for quick reopening after floods (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Only portions of the park that can be accessed along its 'southern loop' of roads will be opened initially and access to the park’s scenic backcountry will be for day hikers only.

  21. NBC News

    Most of Yellowstone to reopen within 2 weeks after influx of cash for repairs (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Around 80 percent of the national park will be open to visitors next month after repairs to address the damage from unprecedented flooding.

  22. Local News 8

    Southern loop of Yellowstone scheduled to reopen Wednesday (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    A bubbling excitement is starting to build as tourists in the city of west Yellowstone begin to anticipate the reopening of Yellowstone national park. The park is scheduled to reopen this Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 8 am.

  23. Boston

    Yellowstone National Park aims for quick reopening after floods (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Most of Yellowstone National Park should reopen within the next two weeks — much faster than originally expected after record floods.

  24. Washington Examiner

    Yellowstone to reopen partially in next two weeks after flooding repairs (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Portions of Yellowstone National Park will gradually reopen over the next two weeks, officials announced Monday, reversing previous predictions that the park would remain closed for the rest of the summer.

  25. Fox2 Detroit

    Yellowstone National Park to partially reopen as flood cleanup continues (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said the world-renowned park will be able to accommodate fewer visitors for the time being.

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