Yellowstone Park technically never closes, but most of the roads do. Beginning November 1 there are just two gates open (weather permitting) throughout the winter.
On Monday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke finalized the withdrawal of more than 30,000 acres of federal lands in southwest Montana’s Paradise Valley from mining for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights.
"Winter hours" doesn't mean limited access to the Boiling River. We were surprised to read how EARLY in the morning you can soak in the warm water down near Gardiner.