The remains of Peter Louis Kastner, the Oklahoma man missing in Yellowstone National Park since May, was discovered off trail by researchers. A subsequent autopsy showed that Kastner died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Beach Fire Up to 385 Acres; Containment Strategy Seems to Be Working
The Beach Fire in Yellowstone National Park has spread to 385 acres, but the strategy to guide the fire to the burned-out areas created by the Arnica Fire last year appears to be working.
Yellowstone’s Whitebark Pine May Be Declared an Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will announce tomorrow that the whitebark pine, which plays such a key role in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, may be eligible for protection under the Endangered Species Act -- a designation that could start the process of protecting the pine from further harm.
See the Yellowstone Beach Fire in Action From Mount Washburn
Thanks to the Mount Washburn Fire Lookout Cam in Yellowstone National Park, we have stop action of the Beach Fire in action, albeit from a long distance.
Report From the Field: Yellowstone Beach Fire Remains Steady
We have a report from the field about the Beach Fire in Yellowstone National Park: As of an hour ago the forest fire has expanded past 150 acres as gusty winds have pushed flames to surrounding areas, but a projected late-afternoon rain and the continuing presence of fire fighters is containing its spread.
New Emergency Response Center Planned for Cooke City
A federal grant could help Park County set up a new emergency operations center in Cooke City, bringing some sorely needed law enforcement to the remote Montana community northeast of Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone Beach Fire Spreads to 150 Acres
Fueled by heavy winds and light humidity, the Yellowstone National Park Beach Fire has rapidly spread to over 150 acres in size despite efforts from firefighters to contain the blaze; they'll work again today to suppress its spread.
Another Fire Breaks Out in Yellowstone National Park
The fire danger in Yellowstone National Park has been low to moderate in recent days, but that's not stopped fires from breaking out in the Park. Today an aircraft spotted a small fire in the south-central section of the Park.
Read More »Where Are the Fish Biting? The Black Canyon of the Yellowstone
It's a hike, but a local writer is reporting that the cutthroats are biting on the Yellowstone River in the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone. The only issue: Getting back there.
Read More »Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin Boardwalk is Back, Baby!
The boardwalk at Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin, closed for the last 14 weeks, is now reopened after a construction job from the National Park Service and the Youth Conservation Corps.