Unprecidented CLOSURE of the Yellowstone River, MT Due to Fish-Killing Parasite | 183-Miles Closed to All Recreation KPAX.com | Continuous News | Missoula & Western Montana 183-miles of the Yellowstone River in Montana have been closed to all water-based recreation by the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Commission. This is an unprecedented action. This closure runs from Gardiner to Laurel and also includes tributaries of the Yellowstone including the Shields River, Boulder River, and the Stillwater River. […] SnowBrains | August 23, 2016 1 Comment