Posts by Christine Sherry
2015 Parkwide Events Calendar Released
YCERP’s always hosting fun activities; you can find a hike or a join a game nearly every day of the week. But some events are so big we can only host them once a year, and we invite everybody! The Parkwide Talent Show and the Colter Classic softball tournament are just two of many events that bring people from every park location together for fun, entertainment, and a bit of competition. Look at the calendar to…
Read MoreBackpacking Gear Rentals Available Now
Experience unforgettable backcountry camping using our Yellowstone Outdoor Rental Service. The Yellowstone Outdoor Rental Service (Y.O.R.S) offers park employees high quality affordable backpacking gear. Rental gear is available in each location recreation office. Nightly rental fees range from $3 to $7 per item. Cash deposits required upon checkout are returned in full if the items are brought back in-like condition, without damage or missing parts. So pull out your maps and hiking guides and start planning…
Read MoreJoin the 100 Mile Hiking Club
You’ll be amazed at the hiking opportunities in Yellowstone. Hikes range from a half a mile to as long as you want–twenty miles and beyond! Hike to a waterfall or a mountain peak. It’s all up to you! The 100 Mile Hiking Club encourages and challenges you to hike 100 miles in a single summer season. Have what it takes–of course you do! Informational meetings take place soon after our recreation offices open. Miss a…
Read MoreSummer Opening Dates
The 2015 Summer Season kicks off in grand fashion on April 30th when both the Mammoth and Old Faithful recreation offices open their doors. Early season offerings include seminars presented by NPS biologists about the park’s bear and wolf populations. Check back in late April for the season’s first posted Activity Calendars. 2015 Summer Recreation Office Opening Dates: Mammoth Thursday, April 30th Old Faithful Thursday, April 30th Lake Lodge Thursday, May 14th Grant Village Thursday, May…
Read More2014 Staff Shirt Clearance Sale
All 2014 Staff Shirts are $5! That’s right–get a quality one-of-a-kind YNP staff shirt for just $5! Help us make room for this year’s shirts! We also have limited sizes in hoodies that are only $10! Call the Parkwide Recreation Office at 344-5224 or 344-5225 to make sure that we’re in before stopping by.
Read MoreProtect Yourself – $35 Bear Spray
Prepare for bear encounters by purchasing bear spray for $35 in your location recreation office. Your money will be put to good use two times–once for protection and a second time by supporting employee recreation.
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