The U.S. Forest Service released the results of the annual aerial forest health survey in Wyoming last month which indicate that the mountain pine beetle epidemic here is on the decline. Statewide, the survey shows … Continue Reading
Wyoming Department of Transportation plows will be starting to clear the road from the South Entrance of Yellowstone National Park into the park on Monday, April 8th. That arrangement was made possible through funding by local travel and tourism interests. Highway crews believe … Continue Reading
Teton Interagency Fire personnel plan to conduct the final phase of the Lava Creek prescribed fire as soon as spring conditions are suitable. The project is to take place near the Wilderness Ranches home sites, directly north of Highway 26/287 and east of … Continue Reading
This is the weekend hundreds of area residents dress up in crazy costumes and participate in the 38th annual rite of spring called The Pole Pedal Paddle. It’s a tradition in Jackson Hole, held on the 2nd to last Saturday of skiing at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The four-event race, where contestants compete either individually or in teams, consists of … Continue Reading
The Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling office has announced the seasonal opening of the county’s hazardous waste and collection facility next week. According to Teton County Solid Waste & Recycling Division Chief Heather Overholser, the facility will accept … Continue Reading
A new web-based, interactive program takes viewers on an ‘eHike’ around String Lake, one of the six glacial lakes that grace the foot of the Teton Range. Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says interpretive rangers from the park now are taking classroom students and visitors … Continue Reading
The state of Wyoming has announced plans to close its Division of Criminal Investigation field office in Jackson effective April 30th. DCI Deputy Director of Operations Kevin Haller says the decision was actually made in February to close the office based on … Continue Reading
All three members of the Wyoming Delegation have joined with other western legislators in sending a letter to the US Fish and Wildlife chief Dan Ashe, encouraging the delisting of the wolf nationwide. The letter, signed by a total of 59 representatives and 13 senators, tells Ashe … Continue Reading
Every year at this time, people are tempted to rush the season for hiking or biking or a variety of other spring and summer activities. The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance has sounded the familiar admonishment though, “don’t poach the powder or pathways.” Winter trail closures remain in effect until April 30th – not necessarily due … Continue Reading
A poplular trend these days is for people to replace their traditional landline telephone service with wireless phones, or Internet-based phones. However, for thousands of Wyomingites outside of cell and broadband service range, such a shift isn’t an option. Also, those who prefer … Continue Reading
