The Coalition of National Park Service Retirees are again warning about the effects of federal sequestration if Congress fails to act in the week ahead. The organization says sequestration will impair the experiences in many ways for millions of visitors at America’s national parks just to mention a few of the consequences. In addition, … Continue Reading
An innovative program initiated by Grand Teton National Park and developed through key collaborators—The Student Conservation Association and Teton Science Schools—will mark its third year in fostering a career track for college students from … Continue Reading
Yellowstone National Park together with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host a workshop in Montana next week, to examine the science behind the disease brucellosis and help improve the management of the Yellowstone bison population. A panel of scientists with … Continue Reading
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has signed a bill that might have the longest name of any legislation this year: “The Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.” Although the bill has a complicated name, Tim Summers at A-A-R-P Wyoming explains … Continue Reading
Yellowstone National Park is once again reminding film and video crews and news reporters to review permitting regulations before attempting to capture the sounds and imagery of the world’s first national park. Shooting home photos and videos for fun does not require a permit. However, … Continue Reading
While it had been estimated that the announcement would be made yesterday revealing the location of Bridger Teton National Forest Supervisor’s Office when it is reconstructed, that announcement did not come. Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says Forest officials in the regional office now say … Continue Reading
Agencies in the Greater Yellowstone area refer to it as a “blurring the boundaries.” Now, Wyoming’s U.S. Senator John Barrasso has reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would allow the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to work with state foresters to … Continue Reading
A number of artifacts from the David T. Vernon Indian Arts collection that had for years been displayed at the Colter Bay Visitor Center have returned to Grand Teton National Park and this summer will be displayed for the public to see. Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says while a number of the pieces from the collection were … Continue Reading
Even though boating season is still several months away, Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced that there have been a few changes to the Aquatic Invasive Species regulations and required inspections. Under the new regulations, … Continue Reading
It has been some years since Jackson Hole has seen Skijoring, but this year in time for the community’s 3rd Annual WinterFest, the competition is returning. The contest is being sponsored by the Jackson Hole Shrine Club with profits again benefitting … Continue Reading
