Yellowstone National Park

Grizzly Bear Captures For Research Purposes Set To Begin In Yellowstone

As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) will begin field captures on August 28 and continue through October 31, 2023.

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By Compiled From N... - August 25th, 2023 3:00am

Michigan Man Sustains Thermal Burns In Yellowstone National Park

Jason D. Wicks, age 49, of Hillman, Michigan, was arraigned in federal court on August 23, 2023, facing criminal charges of off-trail travel in a Yellowstone National Park thermal area and being under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the degree he was a danger to himself or others.

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By Compiled From N... - August 24th, 2023 4:31pm

The Rising Waters Of Yellowstone's Nuphar Lake, Near Norris Geyser Basin

A small lake near Norris Geyser Basin has seen some significant changes over the past few years, rising in level and changing color due to inputs of thermal water from nearby hot springs.

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By NPT Staff - August 15th, 2023 2:30am

Traveler's View: E-Bikes And Safety Concerns

Technology can be a great thing with many benefits, but it also can cause deadly problems. A recent news article raises concerns about a controversial issue when it comes to the National Park System: e-Bikes and your safety.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 14th, 2023 10:49am

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National Park Service Mulling Three Options For Managing Yellowstone Bison

Yellowstone National Park's Plains bison numbers could rise to 7,000 under one of three alternatives being considered for managing the iconic animals.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2023 10:24am

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Forest Restoration, Orphaned Gas Well Reclamation, Wildlife Projects Funded Across Park System

Millions of dollars are being distributed across the National Park System for projects ranging from forest restoration and fisheries improvements to orphaned gas well reclamation work and a battle to save native Hawaiian birds from extinction.

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By Compiled From N... - August 9th, 2023 5:45am

Research Sheds Light On Steamboat Geyser’s Eruptions, Past And Present

What can trees tell us about Steamboat Geyser’s history? Why do Steamboat’s seismic eruption signals vary seasonally? Get up to speed on two newly published research studies centered on the world’s tallest geyser.

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By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2023 2:30am

A Guided Horseback Ride Through Swan Lake Flats, Yellowstone National Park

A group of people on horseback riding through Swan Lake Flats, Yellowstone National Park

National parks are great for all sorts of activities, from hiking to swimming to stargazing to horseback riding. At Yellowstone National Park, visitors can take a guided ride or bring their own private stock into the park. Click here for more information.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 3rd, 2023 3:00am

Nonnative Brook Trout Again Found In Yellowstone's Soda Butte Creek

Seven years after nonnative brook trout were removed from Soda Butte Creek in the northeastern corner of Yellowstone National Park, the fish again have been spotted in the creek.

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By Compiled From N... - August 3rd, 2023 2:30am

National Park System Expansion Key To Biodiversity Protection

Strategically expanding the National Park System could help build a rich biodiverse conservation system across the country.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2023 3:21pm

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