By Pete Thomas
Yellowstone National Park has announced that select roads and concession services will reopen for spring and summer on Friday at 8 a.m.
As an added bonus for travelers this weekend, entrance fees will be waived Saturday as part of the annual National Park Week celebration.
The spring thaw is underway in the vast park, which encompasses portions of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.
Migratory birds are arriving, bears are waking up, bison births are occurring and, of course, geysers are blowing steam.
Roads scheduled to open include the West Entrance to Old Faithful; Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful (through Norris), and Norris to Canyon Village.
The road connecting the North Entrance to Mammoth Hot Springs, and the Northeast Entrance across the park, is open year-round.
The park reminds travelers that weather can change rapidly during spring and that can affect road conditions. Visitors are urged to check the park website for updated road conditions before making daily plans.
Springtime visitors will find limited but expanding hiking opportunities, as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities at higher elevations.
–Images are courtesy of Yellowstone National Park and the National Park Service
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