Learn to Fly Fish – Fly Fishing Seminars

By Christine Sherry | June 9, 2015

There is literally no better place to learn to fly fish than Yellowstone National Park.  The park is dripping wet with world class trout streams like the Yellowstone and Madison rivers, Slough Creek, and Lake Yellowstone.  This month YCERP and fishing guide Eric Lane will host six free employee-only seminar and casting clinics.  If you’ve ever had an inkling to try fly fishing the time is now. Eric has fished the park’s waters for years as…

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Backpacking Gear Rentals Available Now

By Christine Sherry | March 12, 2015

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…

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Join the 100 Mile Hiking Club

By Christine Sherry | March 11, 2015

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…

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