🌱 Thinking about biking Yellowstone? See why starting in West Yellowstone helps.

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• Thinking about biking Yellowstone? See why starting in West Yellowstone helps.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 31 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 34.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 28 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Bike Touring in Yellowstone National Park (cyclingwest.com) — If you’re planning a bike tour of Yellowstone, this guide shows how West Yellowstone works perfectly as your launch point, from leaving a car or catching the Salt Lake Express bus to visiting the local bike shop. The author details a five‑day loop, hiker/biker campsites, fees, safety tips, and how to extend your ride into Grand Teton.
   

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📸 Around West Yellowstone

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Yellowstone

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Thursday May 14

• Bear Creek 7th and 8th Grades
  West Yellowstone 7-8 West Yellowstone, MT 59758
• Twin Bridges Staying the Night
  West Yellowstone K-12 Schls West Yellowstone, MT 59758
• PK to Public Library
  West Yellowstone 7-8 West Yellowstone, MT 59758
  9:00 am

Friday May 15

• 10th Grade to Public Library
  West Yellowstone 7-8 West Yellowstone, MT 59758
  8:10 am
• 11th Grade to Public Library →
  West Yellowstone K-12 Schls West Yellowstone, MT 59758
  9:08 am
• Terrence Talley Assemblies
  West Yellowstone K-12 Schls West Yellowstone, MT 59758
  9:30 am

Saturday May 16

• District Track
  West Yellowstone 7-8 West Yellowstone, MT 59758

Monday May 18

• 5th-HS Music Concert
  West Yellowstone 7-8 West Yellowstone, MT 59758
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• EK-4th Grade Music Concert
  West Yellowstone 7-8 West Yellowstone, MT 59758
  6:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• Twin Bridges Staying the Night
  West Yellowstone K-12 Schls West Yellowstone, MT 59758
• Bear Creek 7th and 8th Grades
  West Yellowstone 7-8 West Yellowstone, MT 59758
• PK to Public Library
  West Yellowstone 7-8 West Yellowstone, MT 59758
  9:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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• Granite Peak Mechanical Services, LLC — (406) 651-7369
  24/7 Emergency Service

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Delaware North Companies posted a job opening for Line Cook, Holiday Inn in West Yellowstone. Apply here.
• Delaware North posted a job opening for Housekeeper, Gray Wolf Inn and Suites in West Yellowstone. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Yellowstone here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Gardiner

• The Object Neon Glass Artist Caroline LaCava Didn't Know She'd Need (dwell.com)

Big Sky

• Big Sky's Wildlands expands 2026 lineup with new artists and free family music experience (explorebigsky.com)
• United Way, Big Sky Food and Wine fest partner for fine dining and fundraising event (explorebigsky.com)
• Montana Lottery Mega Millions, Big Sky Bonus results for May 12, 2026 (greatfallstribune.com)

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Ok West Yellowstone! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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