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In a remarkable comeback story, the iconic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins, nestled within the heart of Yellowstone National Park, welcomes guests once again following a swift recovery from severe flood damage sustained less than a year ago.

The devastating floods that swept through Yellowstone National Park, America’s first national park and roughly the size of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined, led to a significant closure of the park’s accommodations. However, resilient efforts from the National Park Service ensured the successful repair of the Mammoth wastewater treatment plant, facilitating the hotel’s reopening on July 1st.

Old Faithful Lodge Dining Room

With this monumental milestone, every lodge, hotel, and Xanterra-run campground within Yellowstone is now fully operational, ready to welcome summer vacationers back to the picturesque scenery. Surprisingly, several in-park rooms and campsites are still available throughout the summer, a somewhat unusual circumstance that suggests a promising opportunity for last-minute travellers.

The Mammoth Hotel & Cabins, a key attraction in the Mammoth Hot Springs Historic District, shares its locality with Fort Yellowstone, a heritage site from the 1890s and early 1900s era when the US Army managed the park. The fort is home to 35 surviving structures that symbolize significant conservation policies, which ultimately led to the establishment of the National Park Service.

Recent renovations breathed new life into the hotel’s public spaces and guest rooms, blending modern comforts with historical charm. The hotel’s main structure, built in 1936, also preserves a section of guest rooms originally constructed in 1911. The hotel’s signature feature, the Map Room, showcases a magnificent wooden map of the United States, crafted from 15 different types of wood sourced from nine countries.

Beyond the architectural marvel, guests can also revel in the natural beauty of the park, including the sight of elks grazing outside the hotel. Spectacular photos showcasing the charm of the hotel and the breathtaking landscape of Yellowstone National Park can be viewed here and here, respectively.

As a little-known fact, Yellowstone continues to draw visitors even in the winter season. The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel—aptly named after the nearby springs—provides a cozy retreat to winter visitors. The hotel arranges daily guided tours to iconic in-park destinations like Lamar Valley, Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, and Old Faithful. The Bear Den ski shop, located within the hotel’s gift shop, offers equipment rentals, lessons, and guided tours for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing enthusiasts.

To experience the resurgent splendour of Yellowstone, guests can search and book reservations through the official Yellowstone National Park Lodges website. For up-to-date information on planning your trip, including weather updates, road conditions, and any ongoing construction work, visit the National Park Service website. The official NPS app is also available for download for convenient access to all necessary information.

Through the tireless efforts of the National Park Service, the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel stands as a testament to Yellowstone’s resilience, ushering in a new chapter of welcoming guests from around the world to experience America’s first national park in all its natural splendour.