Yellowstone National Park

"Vital Signs" Report From Yellowstone National Park Points To Areas Of Concern In Park's Health

A report created to track the "vital signs" of natural, cultural, and historic resources in Yellowstone National Park points to a number of concerns pertaining to the park's climate, wildlife resources, and air quality.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 15th, 2011 3:00am

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NPCA Report Paints Somber Portrait Of An Underfunded National Park Service

America is abundantly rich in the "natural assets" found within the National Park System, but inadequate funding by Congress is threatening the core health of that system, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 10th, 2011 2:24pm

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National Park Mystery Photo 38 Revealed: A Very Special White Crust

There is a story behind the donkey's white coat.

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By Bob Janiskee - November 10th, 2011 8:28am

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October Visitation To Yellowstone National Park Was Good, But Not Record-Setting

More than 175,000 folks visited Yellowstone National Park in October, which was a good number, but not quite record-setting.

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By NPT Staff - November 9th, 2011 7:43am

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Last Entrance-Fee-Free Weekend of The Year On Tap Across National Park System

The final "entrance-fee-free" weekend of the year is coming to the National Park System this weekend, giving you another excuse (if you need one) to get out and visit a park.

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By NPT Staff - November 8th, 2011 2:00am

Traveler's Gear Box: Icebreaker's GT 200 Series Offers Durable Merino Wool Base Layers

Icebreaker's GT 200 base layers offer you a durable, and comfortable, merino wool "second skin" well-suited to backcountry travel, whether for a day or a week.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 4th, 2011 3:00am

Yellowstone National Park Receives Green Light To Redesign Traffic Flow Through North Entrance

A plan to redesign traffic flows into Yellowstone National Park through its North Entrance has been given the green light by regional officials, although a firm timetable for the work to proceed is somewhat open-ended at this time.

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By NPT Staff - November 2nd, 2011 7:52am

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Traveler Housekeeping: Making It Easier To Follow Your Favorite Unit of the National Park System

It just got easier to follow your favorite unit of the National Park System on the Traveler.

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By NPT Staff - November 1st, 2011 3:00am

Chair Of House Subcommittee On National Parks Calls Parks, Other Federal Lands Unconstitutional

U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, who chairs the House subcommittee that oversees national parks and other federal lands, says it is unconstitutional for the federal government to own those tracts.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 3:00am

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Widow of Man Mauled By Grizzly Sues Federal Government For Wrongful Death, Negligence

A woman whose husband was mauled to death by a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park shortly after it had been sedated by wildlife biologists is suing the federal government for $5 million, saying the biologists failed to adequately monitor the bear and warn area residents of their work.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2011 3:00am

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