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Environment Thumbnail image for Underwater war: Killing lake trout to save cutthroat in Yellowstone

Underwater war: Killing lake trout to save cutthroat in Yellowstone

September 25, 2012

Lake trout have devastated Yellowstone’s cutthroat trout population for years, but the National Park Service is fighting back.

Environment Thumbnail image for Yellowstone pronghorn find sanctuary among wolves

Yellowstone pronghorn find sanctuary among wolves

July 24, 2012

Wildlife biologists say pronghorn may be taking advantage of the buffer coyotes leave between themselves and wolves, possibly spurring population growth.

Environment Thumbnail image for Planners discuss snowmobiles, ‘sound events’ at Yellowstone winter use meetings

Planners discuss snowmobiles, ‘sound events’ at Yellowstone winter use meetings

February 21, 2012

More than a decade of public debate and court challenges have complicated efforts to complete a long-term winter use plan for Yellowstone National Park. Yet, …

Places Thumbnail image for Proposed law could ban bicyclists from some roads in Grand Teton National Park

Proposed law could ban bicyclists from some roads in Grand Teton National Park

December 13, 2011

A new park road law under consideration by state Congress includes a so-called “bicycle safety” provision that enthusiasts view as a threat to their sport.

Policy Thumbnail image for Landing a Land Transaction

Landing a Land Transaction

November 29, 2011

A Wyoming congressional representative is trying to resurrect a federal land sale act to reduce the budget deficit and help the National Park Service end …

Economy Thumbnail image for Search for Lost Teton Skiers Cost $115,000

Search for Lost Teton Skiers Cost $115,000

May 24, 2011

America’s national parks have a tradition of coming to the rescue of visitors in trouble and recovering the bodies of those who die on park …