Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park's New Old Faithful Visitor Center to Open August 25

After two years of construction, the Old Faithful complex in Yellowstone National Park will once again have a permanent visitor center, one that offers glimpses into the park's geothermal engine.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 14th, 2010 3:15am

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Pocket Guides Help Explain The Nature You See in National Parks

A series of inexpensive folding pocket guides can help you easily identify some of the nature you see in national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 10th, 2010 8:24am

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Arizona Escapee Captured Near Yellowstone National Park

One of three prison escapees from Arizona was captured Monday near Yellowstone National Park, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 9th, 2010 1:30pm

Alas, the Luxury Train Tour of Western National Parks Won't Even Leave the Station

If you had your heart set on spending upwards of $1,500 a day on a luxury train tour of national parks next year, you'll have to settle for either Amtrak or your own rig. It turns out that this project isn't leaving the station.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 8th, 2010 3:15am

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Federal Judge Overturns Federal Government's Delisting of Gray Wolf From Endangered Species Act Protection

A federal judge Thursday disagreed with the Interior Department's decision to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf in some parts of the Rocky Mountains -- but not all -- saying the government couldn't pick and choose which wolves to delist and which not to.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 5th, 2010 6:35pm

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One More Bear Put Down in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park authorities on Tuesday euthanized a young black bear, the second intentionally killed this summer because it had become too used to getting food from visitors.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 3rd, 2010 5:31pm

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"Beach Fire" in Yellowstone National Park Nearly Contained

Fire bosses in Yellowstone National Park say the "Beach Fire" is nearly fully contained and has grown no larger than 520 acres.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 30th, 2010 11:54am

Reader Participation Day: Visit Wyoming's National Parks, or Those in Washington State?

It was quite a battle last week when we asked whether you would rather visit Utah's national parks or those in California. Well, here's another head-scratcher: Would you first head to Wyoming and Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, or Washington State with Olympic, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier national parks?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2010 4:33am

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John Wessels Appointed Director of National Park Service's Intermountain Region

John Wessels, who has served as the National Park Service’s Intermountain Region associate director for administration, business and technology since 2004, has been named director of the region, the largest in the agency.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2010 2:15am

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Yellowstone Association Announces its Winter Lineup of Field Courses

When better than in the middle of a long, hot summer to plan your winter vacation to Yellowstone National Park? The Yellowstone Association Institute just published its winter course list to help you begin planning your getaway.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 26th, 2010 3:15am

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