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Yellowstone National Park visitor numbers dip 2% in July 2026
Yellowstone National Park saw 958,706 visitors in July 2026, representing a 2% decrease compared to July 2025. Despite this monthly dip, total recreation visits for 2026 have reached 2,635,384, which remains higher than the totals recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
On a broader scale, the National Park Service recorded approximately 323 million visits across its 433 properties last year. While this is a slight decline from the 332 million visits in 2024, the agency maintains high public approval, with a 2024 Pew Research Center survey indicating that 76% of Americans view the service favorably.
However, the National Park Service faces operational challenges due to staffing cuts and the reallocation of funds by the Trump administration. John Garder of the National Parks Conservation Association expressed concern regarding the impact of these administrative decisions on the management of the nation's protected lands.
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John Garder · National Park Service · National Parks Conservation Association · Trump administration · Yellowstone National Park
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Yellowstone National Park recorded 958,706 visitors in July 2026. caspercowboy.com · y95country.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 2024 survey found 76% of Americans view the National Park Service favorably. theweek.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Trump administration is reallocating critical funds and implementing staffing cuts at the National Park Service. theweek.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The National Park Service recorded approximately 323 million visits to its properties last year. theweek.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] July 2026 visitor numbers for Yellowstone were 2% lower than in 2025. caspercowboy.com · y95country.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Total recreation visits to Yellowstone in 2026 reached 2,635,384. caspercowboy.com · y95country.com