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Climate Change Projected To Alter Yellowstone Winter Operations

With declining snowpack predicted throughout the Rocky Mountain West due to climate warming, a recent study suggests snow levels in some parts of Yellowstone won’t be deep or consistent enough to support a full season of over-snow travel as early as mid-century, according to two Yellowstone-area scientists.

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Superintendent Dan Wenk Predicts Record Crowds in Coming Years

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

Superintendent Dan Wenk predicts record numbers of people will visit Yellowstone National Park over the coming years.

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Crews Remove 366,000 Lake Trout from Yellowstone Lake

It’s that time of year again: lake trout removal numbers for Yellowstone Lake are in—and echoing last year, they’re up significantly.

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Last Sunday of the Season in Yellowstone National Park

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There weren’t many people in Yellowstone Sunday afternoon, but they were all doing the same thing—enjoying the last day before the interior park roads close for the winter.

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Comments Sought on Shoshone Lake Trail Project in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

Yellowstone National Park seeks comment on a proposed initiative to realign the Shoshone Lake Trail.

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Sexual Harassment Allegations Surface In Yellowstone, Yosemite National Parks

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

More complaints and allegations have surfaced regarding sexual harassment within the national park system—particularly in Yellowstone and Yosemite.

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Yellowstone Deputy Superintendent Steve Iobst Retiring

Yellowstone Deputy Superintendent Steve Iobst will retire September 30, 2016, after 42 years in the National Park Service.

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Officials Lift Fire Restrictions in Yellowstone National Park

Effective noon Tuesday, September 13, 2016, officials will lift fire restrictions in Yellowstone National Park.

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Scant Fire Activity In Yellowstone Ahead of Weekend

Fire activity will be minimal in Yellowstone National Park today, after a few days of cool down, but is expected to ramp up over the weekend.

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Yellowstone 2016 Fire Season Creeping Into Autumn

The last official weekend of summer provided cold weather—rainy and very much welcomed by many in Yellowstone during this year’s fire season.

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