Yellowstone National Park

2007 Visitation Across National Park System Projected To Rise

Two years ago there were concerns that national parks were losing their pull over the traveling public. Today, though, National Park Service officials are bullish about visitation, pointing to gains at a number of parks, including Yosemite and Yellowstone.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 3rd, 2008 6:51pm

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World Heritage Report on Yellowstone National Park's Threats Called "Superficial"

A draft report Yellowstone National Park officials have prepared on threats to the park has been dubbed "superficial," and even park officials admit it's not overly comprehensive.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2007 10:07am

Economic Greed Tarnishes Our National Park System

For longer than the National Park Service has been in business, capitalists have pulled at national parks, looking for a way to get their financial cut of natural resources. Should we be surprised at this behavior? Of course not. Disappointed? I'd like to think so.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 15th, 2007 11:44am

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Yellowstone National Park Holiday Ornament

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 14th, 2007 6:30pm

Former Park Service Director Mainella: Interior Department Called Yellowstone Snowmobile Decisions

Former National Park Service Director Fran Mainella says her bosses in the Interior Department in effect tied her hands on the question of recreational snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park. And now she says science should have the final say in whether snowmobiling continues to be allowed in the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 29th, 2007 7:31pm

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Elk in Yellowstone

I know we are headed towards winter, so this photo isn't totally time appropriate, but I found myself thinking about Elk in Yellowstone this past weekend. I did a search on Flickr for a good Elk photo and found this one. Looks like it was originally captured on film and then scanned to digital (the photographer says it was shot in '99). I especially like the natural backlight, the color of the grasses, and the spacing between the animals. The photo has a very 3 dimensional feel.

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Yellowstone Elk

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By jersu - November 26th, 2007 10:44am

Yellowstone Park Foundation Raising Money to Help Rangers

Restoring backcountry patrol cabins. Buying GPS units to help with search and rescue missions. Caretaking of the exhibits at the Museum of the National Park Ranger. These are some of the projects the Yellowstone Park Foundation hopes to pay for with its Yellowstone Ranger Fund.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 22nd, 2007 10:51am

Park Trips: Paddling Into Yellowstone National Park

Slipping away from the Lewis Lake boat dock in Yellowstone National Park opens the door to a backcountry adventure few parks can match. Paddling, hiking, and hot springs are just part of the package.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 21st, 2007 3:14pm

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Conservation Groups Will Head to Court Over Yellowstone Snowmobile Decision

Six conservation groups are condemning the National Park Service's decision regarding snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park, saying it goes against the core values of the national park system. To right that wrong, the groups said they would seek judicial relief.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 21st, 2007 3:33pm

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FAQs for Yellowstone's Snowmobile Decision Revealing

A National Park Service script of "Frequently Asked Questions" on the decision to continue snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park is revealing on several fronts.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 20th, 2007 7:21pm

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