Status board
What is closed or has an alert right now, across every national park site. Most serious first.
Last checked with the National Park Service at 5:54 pm PDT, Oct 20. Local notices appear as soon as an editor publishes them.
6 alerts in Idaho
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Closure
Park Bookstore Update
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve · Idaho
The park bookstore is currently transitioning to a new partner. The park is working to identify and establish a new bookstore provider, and additional information will be shared as it becomes available. Due to this transition, a bookstore with items for purchase will not be in service until a new partner is established. Thank you for your patience during this transition.
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Closure
Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion
Yellowstone National Park · Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
The parking lot, boardwalk, and Firehole River at Biscuit Basin, located north of Old Faithful, is closed to all travel until further notice due to the possibility of another event at the site of a hydrothermal explosion that occurred July 23, 2024.
More from the park: Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion
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Caution
Navigation
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve · Idaho
Please do not rely upon GPS digital navigation systems to find your way to Craters of the Moon. Please note that the Robert Limbert Visitor Center at 1266 Craters Loop Road is located just off U.S. Highway 20/26/93 and is not accessed via any unpaved roads.
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Caution
Stay Away From Bull Elk
Yellowstone National Park · Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Bull elk are fast and unpredictable this time of year and can seriously injure people. If an elk charges, run. In addition to staying at least 25 yards (23 m) away from elk and bison, always stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves.
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Information
Traffic Delays - Gardner River High Bridge
Yellowstone National Park · Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Expect a single lane of traffic with up to 15-minute delays, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April 1 through late October 2026. Oversized/overweight vehicles (8'6"+ wide, 75'+ long, 80,000 lbs+ gross vehicle weight) will not be able to cross the bridge during this time.
More from the park: Traffic Delays - Gardner River High Bridge
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Information
Vehicle Entrance Reservation Not Needed
Yellowstone National Park · Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Although an entrance pass is required to enter Yellowstone National Park, vehicle reservations are not needed. You are encouraged to purchase an entrance pass before arriving, but you may also purchase passes at any entrance station upon arrival.
