Even as fires dominate the news throughout the Rocky Mountain West, Yellowstone National Park fire managers have increased the fire danger rating in the nation’s first park to “Very High.” Park Spokesman Dan Hottle says that means visitors need to … Continue Reading
This is the time of year Americans like to celebrate their independence with the launching of fireworks –and here in Wyoming, they are readily available in the counties that surround Teton County. However, on all the federal lands within the county and in Teton County itself, there is a ban on … Continue Reading
The Bridger Teton National Forest continues working on road maintenance and enhancement operations on the Granite Creek Road from the swimming pool down to the Little Granite turn-off, and work there will continue through July 16th. The surface of the road is … Continue Reading
The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation has just launched a new DVD to warn motorists about wildlife on the valley’s roadways. The DVD is now playing on a large monitor opposite the rental car company counter at the Jackson Hole Airport. The feature will … Continue Reading
A 50-year-old Massachusetts man is hospitalized after being charged and gored by a bison near the Norris campground in Yellowstone National Park Saturday. Spokesman Dan Hottle says the individual, whose name was not immediately released, was with a group of people observing the bison and … Continue Reading
A number of geysers in Yellowstone National park are reportedly active again after having gone dormant for a period of time. One, Morning Geyser had even failed to erupt for about 18 years. Other geysers seeing activity again include Echinus, North Goggles, Fan and Mortar. According to a report in the publication Geyser Watch, the returned eruptions may be temporary or may be more frequent again as the result of a returning cycle.
This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week, which should have more significance to those in Wyoming since this state leads all states in the lightning death rate per million people – with a total nearly twice that of the next highest state. Meteorologist Chris Jones says the highest incidence of people struck by lightning is found in western Wyoming. Jones says people … Continue Reading
The tragic death of a climbing ranger last week during a rescue in Mount Rainier National Park has touched colleagues in Yellowstone National Park where he had worked as an avalanche forecaster in the Lake District this past winter season. 34-year-old Nick Hall fell 3,700 feet to his death Thursday as he was … Continue Reading
Bridger Teton National Forest is facing its first fire of size this season, located33 miles northwest of La Barge. The Fontenelle was first reported about 4:30 pm yesterday and early reports put it at … Continue Reading
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “High” for all of Teton County, Wyoming, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and Grand Teton National Park. Fire officials say the potential for fire activity has … Continue Reading
