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Snow Hits Yellowstone National Park; Road Closures Noted

The first full burst of winter has hit Yellowstone National Park, and it brings with it some road closures. Today sees the following road closures, according to the National Park Service: Craig Pass between Old Faithful and West Thumb Sylvan Pass between the East Entrance and Fishing Bridge All other park roads are open, but snow tires are requires in …

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Dam Beavers!

Beaver colonization at portions of the Heart Lake and Basin Creek Cutoff trails is causing Yellowstone National Park to plan a new trail in the area, and they’re soliciting comments on a proposed project to route hikers from frequently flooded areas.

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Fall 2012 in Yellowstone: Watch For Road Changes

It’s now the fall season in Yellowstone National Park; for many, it’s one of the most beautiful times of the year, but there are some road closures to note if you’re visiting.

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More Trout Restoration in Yellowstone — This Time at Elm Creek

A new attempt to rid streams of non-native brook trout will begin this week, when Elk Creek and its tributaries will be treated with Rotenone to kill off the invasive species.

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Yellowstone Lake Netting: Lake, Cutthroat Trout Numbers Up

Netting operations on Yellowstone Lake have yielded higher numbers of both invasive lake trout and cutthroat trout, leading officials to declare progress in the battle to save native species.

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August Numbers Down in Yellowstone; Yearly Numbers Up

Yellowstone National Park

Visitation to Yellowstone National Park was down slightly in August 2012 when compared to August 2011, but the yearly numbers for visitation are up slightly from 2011.

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Last Week to Visit Yellowstone — If You Dare

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National ParkWe're down to the final week of the main season in Yellowstone National Park, with most roads slated to close next Monday morning at 8 a.m.

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Yellowstone North Entrance to Get Extreme Makeover

North Entrance Changes

North Entrance Changes

The historic North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park will have a new look next year, as a new entrance-station complex will allow visitors to pose for a picture at the Roosevelt Arch or proceed directly into the Park.

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Yellowstone Grizzly Population Slightly Down in 2011

Yellowstone Grizzly

Yellowstone Grizzly

The annual census of grizzly bear population in the Yellowstone National Park area showed a slight decline this year, leading experts to wonder if historic yearly growth in the numbers has come to an end.

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Habituated Gray Wolf Put Down in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National ParkA gray wolf that lost its fear of human and openly approached visitors for food was put down by Yellowstone National Park officials.

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