Yellowstone National Park

Understanding The Varying Acidities Of Yellowstone National Park's Thermal Features

Yellowstone hosts thousands of thermal features which have diverse chemistries and origins. The most iconic features, like Old Faithful, are alkaline, and have a slightly neutral pH. Some Yellowstone features, however, can be acidic enough to break down the very rock that hosts them!

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By NPT Staff - January 19th, 2021 9:46am

How Deadly Is Your Favorite National Park?

A review of accident reports from 54 national parks points to falls as the leading cause of death in those parks, with Yosemite and Grand Canyon national parks ranked one and two for falling fatalities. When all causes of death are counted, Grand Canyon comes out ahead in terms of fatalities recorded in the parks since 2010.

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By NPT Staff - January 19th, 2021 9:53am

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The Geothermal Enigma That Is Steamboat Geyser

Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park continues to be an enigma, much as it has for nearly 150 years, refusing to maintain a schedule of eruptions or clearly reveal the geologic machinations that drive its explosive outbursts.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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National Parks Traveler Episode 100: Parks, Endangered Species And The ESA

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In this week’s show, our 100th podcast, we take a look at endangered and threatened species that call the National Park System home and the legal battles that swing to and fro over gaining them Endangered Species Act protections. Joining me for this discussion is Noah Greenwald, the endangered species director for the Center for Biological Diversity.

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How Much Would You Pay To Conserve Wildlife?

As the country gets more crowded, and wildlife more squeezed, how much would you pay to help conserve species? It's a question gaining more attention for areas of valuable wildlife habitat and where there's a mix of federal and state lands that wildlife occupy.

The Economics Of Bear Viewing

Conservation Tax Study

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 8th, 2021 1:45am

Utah Man Pleads Guilty To Search For Treasure In Yellowstone National Park Cemetery

A Utah man found digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery in search of the treasure Forrest Fenn said he buried somewhere in the West has pleaded guilty to excavating or trafficking in archeological resources, and injury or depredation to United States property.

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By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2021 5:43pm

Hydrothermal Explosions Hidden Beneath Yellowstone Lake’s Serene Waters

Although Yellowstone Lake itself may seem calm, the floor of the lake is littered with hydrothermal explosion craters. Detailed studies are beginning to reveal the details of these explosions, like the one that formed Elliott’s Crater about 8000 years ago.

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By NPT Staff - January 5th, 2021 1:30am

2020 Year In Review: Parks, A Pandemic, And Photography

Despite 2020’s coronavirus pandemic causing cancellation of a number of park photo trips, Traveler’s Rebecca Latson still managed to visit several of the National Park System’s units in a safe, distanced manner. Over the year, Rebecca shared tips, techniques, and favorite places to photograph as well as how to stay safe and healthy while doing so. Here’s a look back at her articles and photos.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 29th, 2020 2:15am

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UPDATE | Report: More Than 2,000 Interior Department Employees Infected By Covid-19

More than 2,000 Interior Department employees, including more than 500 at the National Park Service, have been infected with Covid-19 this year, according to a news report.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 24th, 2020 12:30am

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Fish And Wildlife Service Wants To List Whitebark Pines As Threatened Species

Not quite a decade after agreeing whitebark pines were a species in need of Endangered Species Act protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service now is proposing to list the iconic trees as threatened under the act.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 14th, 2020 1:45am

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks