Tag Archives: Grand Teton National Park

What Does Federal Shutdown Mean for Yellowstone?

Yellowstone Shutdown

Both sides appear to be going to the mattresses, as a government stalemate leading to a federal shutdown could impact Yellowstone National Park through a scheduled closing date.

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Yellowstone Shutdown Official

Yellowstone Shutdown

Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park are officially closed for business as of today, but those staying in both parks will have two days to make alternative travel arrangements.

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Snake Fire Kicks off Yellowtone Fire Season

Snake Fire

We’re officially in fire season in Yellowstone National Park, as the 190-acre Snake Fire is burning in heavy timber about three miles east of the South Entrance.

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Yellowstone Officials Still Grappling With Norovirus Issues

Old Faithful Inn

The norovirus causing gastrointestinal (GI) illness in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is proving to be hard to defeat, as visitors are warned to be vigilant against the nasty bug.

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Yellowstone Without a Car? Bus Pilot Program Arriving Soon

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National ParkA bus system linking Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park with three gateway cities could be up and running before the end of the month, as mass transit hits the region.

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Mark Your Calendar: Free Yellowstone Admission Day Next Tuesday

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National ParkLooking to save a few bucks? The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at all national parks, including Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, on Tuesday, June 21.

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Snow Still Factor in Slow Yellowstone Spring, as South Entrance Opens Tomorrow

Plowing to the East Entrance

Plowing to the East Entrance

Access to Yellowstone National Park this spring has been an adventure, to say the least: snow slides have forced the closure of the Sylvan Pass this week, but things should be helped with the opening of the South Entrance tomorrow.

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The Week That Was: August 8

Yellowstone National Park

The most popular stories on Yellowstone Insider the past week, as measured by page views. It was a week where we thought long and hard about the fate of troublesome yet innocent bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, as well as the immediate and long-term tourism in the area.

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Anschutz Kills Yellowstone Luxury Train Service

Gardiner Train Station

Gardiner Train Station

Luxury train service to Yellowstone National Park and other Western landmarks was spiked before it launched, as billionaire Philip Anschutz pulled the plug on the American Railway Explorer project, set to launch in 2011.

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Anschutz Firms to Team on Luxury Train Service to Yellowstone National Park

Gardiner Train Station

Two companies controlled by Denver's Phil Anschutz -- Xanterra and American Railway Explorer -- will be combining to offer luxury train service in 2011 from California's Napa Valley to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.

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