Yellowstone National Park

Study Points To Value Of Protecting Migrational Routes Between National Parks

The need to prevent national park units from turning into biological islands, cut off from other wild lands by development, is not a new worry. But a recent study reinforces the value of ensuring migrational corridors survive.

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By NPT Staff - January 22nd, 2014 2:15am

Photography In The National Parks: Going Inside

In early November of every year the gates are closed and the rest of Yellowstone National Park seems to cease its existence for six whole months.

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By Deby Dixon - January 21st, 2014 3:30am

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A View From The Overlook: The First National Park (We Think)

After doing a bit of volunteer time last summer at Yellowstone National Park, I decided to do a column on dear old Yellowstone, established way back in 1872, “The World’s First National Park." Or so I thought.

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By PJ Ryan - January 21st, 2014 7:26pm

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Yellowstone National Park Officials Opt Not To Use "Remote Vaccination" Program For Bison

Saying it doesn't "make sense," Yellowstone National Park officials have opted not to use a "remote vaccination" program in a bid to prevent the spread of brucellosis on the park's bison herds.

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By NPT Staff - January 14th, 2014 9:58am

Reactions To Yellowstone Supervolcano Study Ranged From Hysteria To Ho-Hum

News from the parks in 2013 offered some fine opportunities for reporters, but for those inclined toward dramatic headlines, few stories could match the release of an updated study on the "Yellowstone Super-Volcano." Depending upon the source, readers might conclude that the end is near...or it's no big deal.

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By Jim Burnett - January 1st, 2014 9:36am

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Inspiration For 2014: My Top 10 Family Adventures

If you’re looking for some ideas and inspiration for 2014, here are my 10 favorite family adventures at The Big Outside (another list that will keep growing and evolving), as well as a bonus 11th trip that made this list last year but saw its spot usurped this year.

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By Michael Lanza - January 1st, 2014 3:15am

Photography In The National Parks: Dealing With Dancing Snowflakes

Recently a friend wrote to ask where I was spending the winter and when I replied, "Yellowstone," they appeared to be dumbfounded.

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By Deby Dixon - December 26th, 2013 1:04pm

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Deadline Extended Over Whether Wolverine Needs Endangered Species Act Protection

A debate over whether the wolverine needs Endangered Species Act protection has prompted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extend its deadline for making the decision on that question.

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By NPT Staff - December 19th, 2013 3:15am

"Vital Signs" Report Tracks Status Of Wildlife In Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a fully functioning ecosystem, one constantly in motion as wildlife populations ebb and flow, climate slowly changes, and geologic processes continue. Details of some of those changes are reflected in the park's 2013 Natural Resource Vital Signs report.

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By NPT Staff - December 16th, 2013 2:45am

Yellowstone National Park To Open Winter Season On Sunday

With a snowy fall having laid down a reasonable snowpack on Yellowstone National Park, the park will open for the winter season on Sunday.

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By NPT Staff - December 13th, 2013 2:45am

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