Tag Archives: Yellowstone

Two Small Fires Emerge in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park

YellowstoneTwo small fires emerged in Yellowstone National Park yesterday, but as of now they don't pose any threats to people or services within the Park.

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As the Results Come In: Wolves Are Not Saving Yellowstone’s Aspen

Wolf

WolfBack in the 1990s, when wolves were re-introduced to Yellowstone National Park, there was a lot of speculation among biologists about how the wolves would affect the ecology. It was important speculation because such a large-scale re-introduction of wolves had never been tried before, and there was a lot riding on its outcome. Not too surprisingly, as research on the results of the re-introduction comes in, not all of the speculation turns out to be true.

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Entries Sought for Fall Photo Festival

Yellowstone National Park

YellowstoneHave a stunning shot you want to share with the rest of the Yellowstone community? Then make plan to share your favorite photos taken in Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem at the Eighth Annual Fall Photo Festival, to be held later this month in West Yellowstone.

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New Research Shows Size, Shape of Yellowstone Plume

Yellowstone plume

Yellowstone plume

Much of Yellowstone National Park sits atop one of the world’s largest volcanoes -- a supervolcano responsible for several eruptions in Earth's history. New research using cutting-edge technology shows that an enormous plume almost 400 miles underground, battling daily with the Earth's tectonic plates, is responsible for the many geothermal features that make Yellowstone one of the most unique places on the planet.

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Another Record in the Books for Yellowstone Visitation

Yellowstone National Park

YellowstoneIt was another record-breaking year in Yellowstone National Park, as the National Park Service is reporting that for the third year in a row a summer mark for visitors was achieved.

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Touring the New Visitor Education Center

Old Faithful Visitor Education Center exterior

Old Faithful Visitor Education Center exterior

There is no doubt the dedication of the new Visitor Education Center at Old Faithful was the biggest event of the Yellowstone National Park calendar this year, as dignitaries both local and national showed up to hail the opening of a building afforded a prime location next to some of the most historic and noteworthy landmarks in America. Does the new building measure up to its august company?

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Old Faithful Visitor Education Center Opens to Public

Dedication of the new OPld Faithful Visitor Education Center

Dedication of the new OPld Faithful Visitor Education Center

The dedication of the new Old Faithful Visitor Education Center is still ongoing in Yellowstone National Park, but here are a few photos of the opening dedication, still going on as this story is posted.

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Yellowstone Club Employee Kills Bear; State Not Happy

Yellowstone bear

Another bear casualty in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem -- this time in the ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club -- has officials from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department steamed about the club's poor practices regarding bears.

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Arthur 2 Fire Diminishes; Crews Diverted from Management

Arthur Fire

Arthur Fire

The Arthur 2 Fire near Yellowstone National Park's East Entrance is smaller than originally estimated and runs little chance of spreading significantly, leading the Northern Rockies Wildland Fire Management to withdraw resources from the area.

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Agenda Announced for Visitor Center Fête

New Visitor Center

New Visitor Center

Tomorrow sees the dedication of the new Visitor Education Center at Old Faithful Inn. Here's the agenda, should you decide to head to an impressive addition to the services in Yellowstone National Park.

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