The Teton Area Wildfire Protection Coalition is updating the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and is seeking public input in that update by hosting an Open House tonight beginning 6:00 pm at the Jackson Hole Middle School. Jackson Hole Fire Chief Willy Watsabaugh says participants will discuss … Continue Reading
Just before noon yesterday WYDOT plows met the Yellowstone National Park road crew west of Sylvan Pass. The WYDOT team has finished its part in opening the East Entrance of Yellowstone. Now Park Service plows are to take over from there and the East Gate to Yellowstone will open … Continue Reading
It’s been a reappearance of winter-like weather here this week, and while most people are ready for spring, it is not unusual to hear the words: “we need the moisture.” In fact, the snowy precipitation this week has elevated water supplies in … Continue Reading
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is currently accepting applications for businesses to offer guided off-highway vehicle tours on selected designated motorized trails located on the Jackson Ranger District. Providing guided services on the National Forest requires a special use permit. Spokesperson Mary Cernicek explains … Continue Reading
Yellowstone’s proposed permanent winter plan is heading into its final stretch. The Proposed Rule to guide management of winter use in the park was published in the Federal Register Tuesday, opening a 60-day public review and comment period. The rulemaking process supports the Final Winter Use Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement released on … Continue Reading
The National Elk Refuge is reporting the highest numbers on the sleigh rides through the wintering herd since the 2007/2008 winter season. Refuge Spokesperson Lori Iverson says total ridership this just-concluded season was 24,122 people, compared with … Continue Reading
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has released a Draft Supplement to the 2008 Feedground Environmental Impact Statement showing new information about the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Elk Feedground at Alkali Creek. The Forest Service 2008 decision which … Continue Reading
Wyoming did not rank well in recent report cards released by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation this week. The Tax foundation reported good grades for low corporate and individual tax rates, a fair rating for sales taxes but what it termed “troubling marks” for … Continue Reading
Jackson Town Council decided Monday night to seek an ordinance to post slower speeds on those streets that traverse the hillside south of town between Flat Creek and Cache Streets. Mayor Mark Barron explains that the decision comes in response to concerns raised by … Continue Reading
Ranger-led tours to observe strutting sage grouse performing their annual courtship dances on an historic lek have begun now and will continue for the next two weekends. Sage grouse tours begin from the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center at 5:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and reservations are required. To make a reservation and obtain information about what to wear and bring along on these trips, interested people need to call 739-3399.
