Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Break Visitor Records in April

Grand Teton National Park saw a 48 percent increase from April 2019, welcoming a record-breaking 87,700 visitors.

Montana’s Glacier National Park had reached almost 50 percent more visitors than in 2019 at 53,000 people. However, it didn’t surpass the record of 55,000 people in April 2016.

Almost 40 percent of Americans are fully vaccinated as of May 2021; however, international travel is still not fully back, and domestic summer trips are much easier to plan. As demand rises, Sholly said the park has prepared by hiring more seasonal employees for this busy season and getting them vaccinated. The park has stocked up on COVID-19 tests, personal protective gear, and cleaning supplies. All three of the park’s medical clinics are open, and a mask mandate remains in place, according to Billings Gazette.