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In the News: Loss of Cougars in Yosemite National Park, "Uranium Rush" at Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 5, 2008 - 2:45am
Critics of the National Park Service's mandate to conserve natural resources often say the national parks were not intended to be kept inside bell jars. And that's certainly not happening. Proof can be seen in how the loss of cougars is thought to be adversely affecting Yosemite National Park and the recent rush to find uranium near Grand Canyon National Park.

Traveler’s Delightful Dozen: Windshield Touring Trips in the National Park System

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on May 4, 2008 - 2:43am
We love our cars, we love our parks, and we love to drive our cars in the parks. Well, at least when the traffic isn’t too bad, and we really don’t mind just going along for the ride. The windshield touring season is nearly here, so it’s time to start thinking about park trips. All of the national parkways are recommended. Here are a dozen other traverses, loops, and shuttles that belong on your short list.

Bison, Elk and Bears Might Be Cute, But These Videos and Statistics From National Parks Suggest Caution

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on April 29, 2008 - 3:00am
Ever consider a sprint with an elk or bison? Well, if you're not careful, you just might wind up in that predicament in Yellowstone National Park. And you won't win.

Groups Sue To Overturn Removal of Greater Yellowstone Wolves from Endangered Species List

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on April 28, 2008 - 10:29am
Has Yellowstone National Park's wolf recovery program, now more than a decade old, succeeded? The federal government thinks so, as evidenced by the removal of greater Yellowstone wolves from the Endangered Species List. But a coalition of conservation group differs, and has filed a lawsuit to overturn the delisting.

GYC Explains Value of Latest Agreement for Yellowstone National Park Bison

Submitted by Amy McNamara on April 23, 2008 - 7:24am
On April 17, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer and Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Suzanne Lewis announced that an agreement had been struck that opens up additional habitat for bison north of the park. This deal signifies the biggest step forward for Yellowstone bison in over a decade and will result in bison roaming onto traditional winter habitat over six miles north of Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park Bison Agreement: How Big A Step Forward Is It?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on April 17, 2008 - 7:09pm
If the winter of 2008-09 is as severe as this slowly retreating winter, will it matter that 25 Yellowstone National Park bison have been saved from slaughter while another 1,200 or so are trucked to their death? Those paying $2.8 million to gain grazing rights to a ranch just north of Yellowstone think so.

National Park Service Helps Expand Bison Range North of Yellowstone National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on April 17, 2008 - 2:27pm
A $2.8 million agreement has been reached that will expand the northern range for Yellowstone National Park bison. Under the agreement, cattle will be removed from the Royal Teton Ranch for the next 30 years.

GAO Finds Fault With Management Plan For Yellowstone National Park Bison

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on April 3, 2008 - 9:15am
The other shoe has dropped in the Government Accountability Office's investigation into the management plan for Yellowstone National Park bison. In a biting report the GAO says the plan has been a failure on numerous fronts and the involved agencies need to come up with a better solution.

National Park Boundaries: Where Do You Draw the Line?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 31, 2008 - 5:30am
Where do you draw the line on national park boundaries? They long have been political creatures, with no regard to traditional wildlife corridors, viewsheds or, in some cases, common sense.

Vacation Options In Yellowstone, Olympic, and Mesa Verde National Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 19, 2008 - 7:29pm
There are chick flicks, and now even chick national park retreats.