Tag Archives: Yellowstone National Park

Hiker Killed by Grizzly Near Yellowstone

Yellowstone Grizzly

A man well-aware of the risks of hiking in an area inhabited by grizzly bears was mauled and killed by one Thursday near the Yellowstone National Park East Entrance -- hours after U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service workers had outfitted the bear with a radio collar.

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Young Grizzly Accidentally Killed by Yellowstone Park Officials

Yellowstone National Park

A malnourished grizzly bear was accidentally killed by National Park Service officials, but it's clear the yearling would not have survived in the long term even if a capture had gone successfully.

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Where are the Yellowstone Wolves? Hiding

Wolf pack hunting

Maybe the wolves in Yellowstone National Park are a lot smarter than we think: at a time when the court system is determining the fate of grey wolves in the greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the remaining wolves in Yellowstone are laying low.

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Reader Request: Can I Avoid Cliff-Hugging Roads in Yellowstone’s Northern Loop?

Dunraven Pass

Dunraven Pass

A reader writes: I am planning a trip to Yellowstone in August and curious about the roads on the northern loop. Are there any “cliff-hugging" roads I should be aware of?

Yes. Many.

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Facelift Breathes New Life into Yellowstone’s Lake General Store

Lke General Store

During the fall and spring the historic Lake General Store -- the first built by Charles Hamilton in Yellowstone National Park -- was renovated from top to bottom. It’s now a showcase for historic preservation that leaves the character of the building intact while maintaining the spirit of the facility.

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Young Yellowstone Grizzly Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident

Yellowstone Grizzly

A young male grizzly was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Hwy. 191 in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, near the Fawn Pass trailhead. It's the first bear casualty of the year in the Park.

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Flooding Pushing Bison Out of Yellowstone; State Hazing Them Back

Yellowstone Bison

High waters in Yellowstone National Park and the Madison River are forcing bison to wander outside the Park's boundaries -- and Montana officials are working to push them back via hazing.

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Beware Flooding Risks in Greater Yellowstone Area

Yellowstone National Park

Rains and spring runoff is causing flooding throughout the greater Yellowstone region, causing officials to warn the public to be careful as they travel through the area.

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Yellowstone Visitation Up for 2010, Down in May

Yellowstone National Park

Bad weather led to a drop in Yellowstone National Park attendance from May 2009 when compared to May 2010, but don't be concerned: the 2010 numbers are up overall, and the May 2010 final tally is still the fourth-best in Park history.

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Search Continues in Yellowstone for Missing Man

Peter Kastner

Peter KastnerThe search goes on for a man missing in Yellowstone National Park since early Monday morning; with family members worried about his mental state, National Park Service officials are asking for help from the public.

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