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With fire, warming and drought, Yellowstone forests could be grassland by mid-century

posted by Dave Hornoff

Jan. 18, 2019 — A new study published today [Jan. 17, 2019] in Ecological Monographs, led by Winslow Hansen and his former graduate advisor, University of Wiscon Read more >

No wolves 1-17-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 17, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~ From Kirsty ~ It was spitting rain as we left the house this morning. By the time we were going up through Yankee Read more >

Mollies, Junctions, Wapiti 1-16-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 17, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~ This morning started out warmer; a nice change. Our goal was to head for Elk Creek. With the carcass almost gone yester Read more >

After beloved wolf's shooting near Cooke City, baiting rumors rile mountain town

posted by Dave Hornoff

Jan. 17, 2019 — Questions about whether some Cooke City residents are baiting wolves has raised the hackles of a few of the remote town’s business owners. Read more >

Businesses seek help maintaining Yellowstone roads

posted by Dave Hornoff

Jan. 16, 2019 — The coalition of businesses that has been maintaining snowmobile and snow coach access to most of Yellowstone National Park during the federal governm Read more >

Junctions 1-15-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 15, 2019 — Hi Everyone, From Kirsty ~ It started out the same as yesterday. Everyone was spread out from Blacktail to Lamar Canyon West an Read more >

No wolves today 1-14-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 14, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~ From Calvin and Lynette ~ The day started out at -4 out, and out came the hand warmers. Started out look Read more >

Junctions 1-13-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 13, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~ From Kirsty ~ Not so chilly this morning but still a hoare frost on the trees in Soda Butte Valley and Round Pr Read more >

Junctions 1-12-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 12, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~ From Kirsty ~ -9F (-23C) as we crossed Blacktail today. Clear skies. J Read more >

Update to operations at Yellowstone during the lapse of appropriations (01-11-2019)

posted by Dave Hornoff

Jan. 12, 2019 — By Sunday, January 13, Yellowstone National Park will provide additional basic services during the lapse of government appropriations. N Read more >

No wolves today 1-11-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 11, 2019 — Hi Everyone, One good thing from this partial Government shutdown is that we have the pleasure of Doug McCartney’s (park ranger) comp Read more >

Junctions 1-10-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 10, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~ From Kara ~ It stayed in the high twenties overnight and was 25 at the Northeast Entrance this morning. Snow slid o Read more >

Government shutdown impacting Yellowstone-area businesses

posted by Dave Hornoff

Jan. 10, 2019 — From banks to day cares, and everywhere in between, the government shutdown has hit Yellowstone-area businesses hard. “I would say probab Read more >

No wolves today 1-9-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 9, 2019 — Hi Everyone, From Kara- A cool 10 degrees in Silver Gate this morning. Only new tracks from the appearing gentle giant bison in the drivewa Read more >

Wapiti, mountain lion 1-8-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 8, 2019 — Hello Everyone, From Kara- A clear and crisp morning at 9 degrees in Silver Gate. I found westbound wolf tracks west of Thun Read more >

Junctions, Wapitis 1-7-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 8, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~ From Kara ~ Silver Gate started at 19 degrees with wind whipping the snow horizontal by the window and swirling on the Read more >

NPS to tap visitor fees for shutdown operations

posted by Dave Hornoff

Jan. 8, 2019 — The National Park Service will tap visitor fees to pay for basic visitor services at some parks as the government shutdown extends into its third we Read more >

Junctions, moose 1-6-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 6, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~ From Kirsty ~ Visibility in the Park today was not great and it was trying and succeeding at times to snow. &nbs Read more >

Lamar 1-5-19

posted by Laurie Lyman

Jan. 5, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~ It was reported that 5 blacks were in Round Prairie today by a good source. Not sure what time. From Lynette ~ Read more >

Private Companies Are Paying To Keep Roads Groomed, Bathrooms Cleaned In Yellowstone

posted by Dave Hornoff

Jan. 5, 2019 — Two weeks into the government shutdown, National Parks are starting to close. The public has been getting free access, since there are no employees to Read more >