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Glacier National Park Reports “Sequestration Impacts Will Affect Visitors”
Analysis to Minimize Impacts and Support Mission WEST GLACIER, MT. – Effective March 1, 2013, Glacier National Park was required by “sequestration” (a series of automatic, across-the-board permanent...
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Roads in Yellowstone Open Today!
photo courtesy NPS/Restivo The plows have been working hard to clear snow from the roads and a section from Mammoth to the west entrance and Madison to Old Faithful are opening today. Now is a great...
View ArticleNational Park Fee-Free Week Starts Now!
Photo courtesy: NPS Today is the start of five fee-free days to all national parks, and two very popular parks are within our state’s border: Yellowstone and Glacier. Millions of visitors and residents...
View ArticleWolves Kill 13 Sheep Near Gardiner
Photo courtesy of William Hoppe shows sheep killed by wolves overnight on April 23, 2013, on his property near Gardiner. Associated Press picked up a story of wolves killing 13 sheep near Gardiner, one...
View ArticleGlacier Park: Woman Airlifted to Hospital After Being Swept Down McDonald Creek
A woman visiting Glacier Park fell into McDonald Creek near the upper falls Saturday and was swept downstream by the swift current. In a press release, Glacier National Park officials say that the...
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CELEBRATE THE 98TH BIRTHDAY OF THE NPS AT NATIONAL PARKS FOR FREE!
In honor of the National Park Service’s 98th birthday, all National Park fees are waived today, August 25, 2014! So, take advantage of this fee-free day, and head to Glacier National Park, Yellowstone...
View ArticleVisit Any of the Nation’s 405 National Parks for FREE on President’s Day...
“All 405 national parks will provide FREE ADMISSION to everyone February 14-16, 2015 to honor our nation’s leaders and their accomplishments.” The National Park Service website goes on to state: Visit...
View ArticleZimbabwe Lion “Cecil” Killed by Minnesota Dentist, Could Face Charges
Cecil the Lion was an inhabitant of Hwange National Park and a major attraction in Zimbabwe. The 13 year old black mane lion was killed and has now started an outrage across Zimbabwe and the United...
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!!
Montanans are showing their True Colors when it comes to welcoming guests. With the current “partial Government Shutdown” ongoing, our local National Parks and public lands are understaffed but open....
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL GRASSLANDS!!!
Yellowstone National Park may become a huge grassland by mid-century! The study, published in Ecological Monographs, predicts that climate change will make Yellowstone’s forests dramatically change....
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PENCE in the PARK !!!
Vice President Pence visited Yellowstone Park last week. Its always nice to know that our leaders understand and appreciate our special Big Sky places and needs. He was promoting the new $12 Billion...
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GIBBON FISH to be GONE!!!
The Gibbon River in Yellowstone Park is full of non-native trout. Brooks, rainbows, and browns currently reside here. The upper section, from Gibbon Falls to above Norris Junction is being poisoned to...
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E BIKE HIKE!!!
Motorized E Bikes will soon be allowed in many public parks and lands. Despite being opposed by many hikers, and conservation groups, bike traffic will increase. The new Federal law will allow E Bikes...
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MODERN CAMPING!!!
Back in the we camped! Tents, shelters, cheapo trailers. Camping today has taken on a whole new image. Canvas is out, silence is forgotten, and where are the food trucks? The fun used to be roughing it...
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LAKE TROUT CUTBACK!!!
Yellowstone Lake has ben the target for dealing with an unwanted population of lake trout. The Park Service has been trying to control the lake trout population for 25 years! Finally, the efforts are...
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CONSERVATION RULE!!!
There is a difference between “Conservation” and “Preservation”. Folks that want things “preserved” want these areas to have zero access and human impact. “Conservationists” want to “Conserve these...
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FISH BE GONE!!!
YNP officials are currently poisoning the remaining fish in the upper Gibbon River. Parts of the upper reaches have been closed to allow for final applications of Rotenone, a poison that affects the...
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YNP BUFFALO !!!
Yellowstone National Park can support a healthy population of 4,500 animals. More than that impacts on available food, habitat, and predator populations. Currently, the Buffalo population is at 5,500...
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100!!!
Many Montana landowners are currently watching their waterfront property heading downriver. It is sad to see their dreams and memories turning into a nightmare. Sadly, this erosion and shore...
View ArticleStart your National Park checklist
If you’re one of those people looking for new goals, how about hitting every single US National Park? Did you know there are 63 of them? Wait, it gets better. We are going to share the list for you,...
View ArticleNot a super smart thing to do
Not all national park mishaps involve wildlife. Many people die in national parks every year trying to get a good photo or experience. Ultimately, you are responsible for your own (and your...
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