More than half a million individuals visited Yellowstone National Park in September 2023, according to an Oct. 18 news release from the U.S. National Park Service. The park marked 838,458 recreational visits during that month.
Attendance at Yellowstone National Park has been steadily increasing. In September 2021, the park hosted 4,472,687 visitors, and in 2022, there were 3,005,194 visitors through September, despite a closure from June 13 to June 21 due to flooding danger and damage. This year, the park has already seen 4,161,603 recreational visits, a 38% increase from 2022. Compared to 2019, the last year unaffected by COVID-19 and flooding issues, visitation is up 9%.
Yellowstone National Park, known for its geysers, animal life, and more, was the first National Park, established on March 1, 1872. The park spans 2.2 million acres and offers a wide range of experiences and exploration opportunities.
Visitors interested in the park's visitation statistics can find them on the National Park Service's website at https://irma.nps.gov/Stats/.
Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, with the majority of the park situated in Wyoming. Within the park's boundaries, there are several nearby cities where visitors can immerse themselves in local culture. Livingston, north of Yellowstone, offers the Yellowstone Gateway Museum and 16 other historically significant sites. Gardiner, also located north of the park, is adjacent to the park's boundary and features old west-style locations, the Mammoth Hot Springs, and the Roosevelt Arch. In southern Montana, visitors can explore Boseman and visit the Museum of the Siebel Dinosaur Complex. East Yellowstone provides rustic lodges and mountain hikes. The park has five entrances that are open at different times of the year.
Yellowstone National Park has a rich history. Although it was established in 1872, the railroad did not reach the park until 1883, making it more accessible for visitors. In 1929, a boundary adjustment was made, just 13 years after the establishment of the National Park Service.
With its stunning natural beauty and diverse attractions, Yellowstone National Park continues to attract a growing number of visitors each year.
