Yellowstone National Park

What Were the Top Stories Across the National Park System in 2008?

What were the top stories across the National Park System in 2008? That's a good question, but unfortunately one that brings to mind many stories we at the Traveler wish never arose.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 20th, 2008 9:33am

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Gun Rules for The National Parks: Will They Really Make It Easier To Pack in the Parks?

The impending change of rules that would allow national park visitors to arm themselves stands a good chance of being placed in limbo, if not overturned, by legal challenges in the coming weeks and months. But if that doesn't happen, it'll be interesting to see how many gun owners actually follow the rules.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 18th, 2008 12:00pm

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National Park Quiz 33: Colors

This week’s quiz explores many colorful aspects of our national parks. We’re going to depart from custom here and mix in some true-false and short-answer items. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking we’ll confiscate your crayons.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 9:53am

Yellowstone National Park's Winter Season Needs Help From Predicted Storm

Yellowstone National Park is scheduled to open its winter season on Monday, and a storm forecast for this weekend could give the park a big boost in terms of snow cover. Without additional snow, the season might open without enough of the white stuff for snowmobiling.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 12th, 2008 2:49pm

At Yellowstone, It’s Fluffy the Snuggle-Bud One, Coyotes Zero

I wish that Fluffy could talk. Maybe then we could find out how in the world she managed to do it.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 10th, 2008 7:54am

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National Park Service Draws Criticism for Winter-Use Plan for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

National Park Service officials have finalized winter-use rules for Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, and quickly drew condemnation for ignoring what's best for the parks' natural resources.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 10th, 2008 5:40pm

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NRDC Calls For Endangered Species Act Protection for Whitebark Pine Tree

While most often we hear about fish, bird, or animal species needing Endangered Species Act protection, today a group is asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to extend that protection to a tree, the whitebark pine.

Whitebark Pine Petition.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 10th, 2013 8:49pm

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Bush Administration: Slash and Burn on The Way Out of Office?

As the end of the Bush administration nears, it's natural for many to look back on the past eight years and try to assess the sum impact. In the case of public lands and natural resources, it's relatively easy to castigate the outgoing administration for its seemingly heavy hand on that landscape.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 25th, 2008 7:25pm

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From Job Creation to Everglades Czar, Green Groups Have Lengthy National Parks Wishlist

A coalition of nearly 30 "green groups" has a lengthy to-do list for the incoming Obama administration when it comes to the National Park System. For starters, they say, let's include the parks in the economic stimuli being proposed, expect more from National Park Service leadership, and protect the natural resources.

Transition to Green - NPS.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2010 12:35pm

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Survey Shows Americans Love Bison But Largely Are Clueless About their Plight

Americans overwhelmingly love bison as an iconic image of the West, but are largely clueless over the ecological plight these animals face, according to a national survey.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 20th, 2008 11:47am

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