There are 451 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Montana, 146 in Gallatin County. No new cases statewide in the last day! 10 are currently hospitalized, and there have been 61 total hospitalizations. Another person, a man in Yellowstone County, died of COVID-19, bringing the total to 16 people in Montana.

Grand Teton National Parks lodging operator has announced that Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake lodges will not open this season. Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Inn, Grant Village, and Roosevelt Inn will not open this season. Sit down dining will be closed throughout the park this summer. Opening of other areas will start June 15.

Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks announced that beginning Friday, May 1, group use sites and overnight camping will resume at most FWP fishing access sites and state parks, although some amenities might be closed. FWP also announces that paddle fish season on the upper Missouri will run as usual, but will be closed on the lower Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers.