Yellowstone National Park reported visitor entries higher over the Independence Day weekend than they were in 2019.
Comparisons to 2020 were not possible because of pandemic restrictions in place over Independence Day weekend last year.
Summer is Yellowstone’s busiest season, the National Parks Service said. Millions visit the park in June, July and August.
In total, 46,845 visitors entered Yellowstone from July 2-5 this year, up 7.7% from the 43,499 visitors from July 5-8, 2019.
The final day of the holiday weekend, July 5, saw the biggest increase in visitors. A total of 12,825 entered Yellowstone that day, 33% higher than the 9,630 who visited July 8, 2019.
The first day of the weekend saw the biggest decrease from 2019. A total of 11,101 visitors entered the park July 2, 2021, down 10% from the 12,267 entering the park July 5, 2019.
Saturday’s entries were 4% higher in 2021 and Sunday’s entries were 8% higher.
