A variety of local dignitaries are to be on hand later this morning as Wyoming Department of Transportation plows commence to clear the road in Yellowstone National Park from South Entrance to Grant Village. The work is enabled with funds raised by … Continue Reading
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead told reporters Friday that initial indications are that the summer fire season will not be as bad as it was last year. However, at the same time, he is concerned about to what extent the federal agencies and National Guard is funded to meet the needs of … Continue Reading
It’s that time of year again when those who venture out into the sagebrush flats may very likely witness the mating ritual of the sage grouse as the males gather on their leks – or naturally raised areas where they can be seen better by the females – make their strange call and … Continue Reading
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks continue to be among the top ten national park destinations in the country. According to year-end statistics, more than 3.4-million people visited Yellowstone in 2012 while 2.7-million visited Grand Teton National Park. That places the parks … Continue Reading
Bicyclists willing to brave the often unpredictable elements of spring in Yellowstone National Park are now able to travel 49 miles of park roads from the West Entrance at West Yellowstone, Montana, to Mammoth Hot Springs. There is no spring bicycle-only access toward … Continue Reading
The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a plan to improve the administrative area of the Bechler region of Yellowstone National Park. Known as the “Cascade Corner” for its numerous waterfalls, Bechler was originally developed as an outpost to house … Continue Reading
A disbanded 12-member citizens’ council is being reconvened to meet in Montana and discuss that state’s wolf management plan. The Montana Wolf Management Advisory Council last met about five years ago, in anticipation of the wolf’s official recovery in … Continue Reading
Governor Matt Mead yesterday thanked the communities of Cody and Jackson for rallying together to pay for plowing of the roads to Yellowstone National Park. That local funding will cover the cost of Wyoming Department of Transportation equipment and personnel to … Continue Reading
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission last week, extended the current wolf hunting season through June 30 in the Middle Fork and part of the Dworshak-Elk City wolf management zones of that state. These seasons were scheduled to end last Sunday. Most other hunting and trapping seasons … 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
