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Yellowstone Bison Slaughter Ends; Protester Arrested

Yellowstone Bison

It was quite the eventful end to this year’s Yellowstone bison slaughter, with 600 bison — more than anticipated — removed from the herds and a protester arrested and released after blocking the entrance to the Stephens Creek bison trap for two hours.

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Another Sign of Spring: Yellowstone Bears Emerge from Hibernation

Grizzly in snow

Another sign of spring: Yellowstone bears are emerging from hibernation in the Greater Yellowstone Area, leading the National Park Service to issue a general warning to those still in the Park.

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The Plows are Out in Yellowstone

Plowing to the East Entrance

Yes, we’re closer to spring than the many inches of snow on the ground would indicate, as plowing has begun on Yellowstone National Park roads.

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Yellowstone Economic Activity: $400M in Regional Spending

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone economic activity generated just over $400 million in spending in communities surrounding the national park and supported 5,619 jobs in the local area, according to an new economic-impact report prepared by the National Park Service.

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Yellowstone Bison Slaughter On Tap

Bison

A planned Yellowstone bison slaughter is on tap, as between 300 and 600 bison who leave Park boundaries are set to be shipped to slaughterhouses.

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No, a Yellowstone Volcano Eruption is Not Imminent

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

Some faulty readings from a seismometer tracking activity in the Yellowstone National Park area has some folks predicting an impending Yellowstone volcano eruption, but U.S. Geological Survey officials say the data is bad.

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Yellowstone Winter Camping: Off the Beaten Path

Firehole Falls in Winter

Yellowstone winter camping isn’t for everyone, but for the adventurous a trip off the beaten winter path is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Giantess Geyser Erupts for First Time in Years

Giantess Geyser

Some news for the geyser gazers scoring from home: Giantess Geyser has erupted for the first time in more than two years, according to Yellowstone National Park officials.

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Expanded Yellowstone Paddling Under Consideration in Congress

Yellowstone River in Hayden Valley

A bill that could expand Yellowstone paddling on certain lakes and rivers is under consideration in Congress, where it’s already been passed by one House committee.

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More Travel News, More Yellowstone Accessibility

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

Expanding Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport certainly has paid off, as there’s another direct flight to report: Delta is adding seasonal nonstops between Bozeman and New York-LaGuardia Airport, beginning in June.

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