No one is suggesting that quaint Bozeman, Mont. will become the next Santa Clara, Calif. It's considered a generation behind the evolution, even, of Boulder, Colo. But many do believe it epitomizes the emergence of the Green Coast economy – and could be a model for other rural communities across the West. Continue Reading →
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Yellowstone sees rare dual eruption of Morning and Fountain geysers
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On Wednesday, a group of dedicated geyser enthusiasts headed to the Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park to await a possible eruption of Morning Geyser near the Fountain Paint Pots. The hours of waiting paid off not only in an eruption of Morning Geyser, but also a rare simultaneous eruption from Fountain Geyser. This became the 9th known dual eruption of these two closely connected geysers in the history of Yellowstone. Morning erupted for a full 33 minutes before quieting down and allowing Fountain Geyser to finish another hour of the eruption. The total eruption of Fountain Geyser lasted 93 minutes. The early evening light and blue skies dotted with summer clouds made for fantastic viewing conditions. A couple of the bursts from Morning reached 150-200 feet as estimated by knowledgeable geyser gazers. Continue Reading →
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Decline in Yellowstone cutthroat trout ‘bad news’ for shoreline osprey
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The decline in Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Yellowstone Lake has meant that anglers in Yellowstone National Park must release any of the native fish that are caught. Unfortunately, for the park's osprey, catch-and-release fishing is not an option. Continue Reading →
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Early visit to Yellowstone a dream come true for recovered cancer patient
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For a recovered cancer patient from Mississippi, local efforts to plow roads in Yellowstone National Park helped fulfill his dream vacation. But for many others visiting Yellowstone on Friday, the politics and economics of snow plowing took a back seat to the animals, including a grizzly sow and her cub spotted between Sedge Bay and Lake Butte Overlook. Continue Reading →
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Grand Teton summer road repairs will mean delays in some parts of park
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Summer road repair and rehabilitation projects begin next week in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. This work will result in varying traffic delays during the 2013 travel season. Continue Reading →
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Yellowstone geyser predictions: Why didn’t it erupt on time?
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Geysers are a rare sight anywhere in the world, so with half the planet's geothermal features located in Yellowstone National Park, the natural wonders rank high on "must-see" lists for most first-time park visitors. Old Faithful is famous for erupting "on schedule," so shouldn’t there be a geyser schedule for the whole day posted somewhere? Sure, if geysers were truly predictable. But they’re not. Continue Reading →
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‘Adventure Race’ offers fun for families, challenges for diehard competitors
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Spectators at Saturday's Grizzly Peak Adventure Race could have easily imagined they were watching anything from a training exercise for the Russian military special forces to a video shoot for a new kids' TV show. In its third year, the annual race combines skiing, bicycling and running over a 10.5-mile course that yields a unique set of challenges for diehard competitors, as well as a fun and rewarding romp for families and the more moderately fit. Continue Reading →
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Yellowstone Park completes new micro-hydro power plant near Mammoth
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For centuries, various waters and thermal features across Yellowstone National Park have spouted steam, sulfur and silica during countless eruptions. Now, one stream in the park is emitting dimes. At least that's how Yellowstone project engineer Peter Galindo saw it Wednesday, as park officials showed off a new hydro-electric power system that is expected to save the National Park Service at least $73,000 annually in electricity costs. Continue Reading →
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Cody to launch ‘Spring Into Yellowstone’ birding and wildlife festival in May
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Working with a wide range of partners, the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is launching Spring Into Yellowstone, a birding and wildlife festival that will include guided trips, interactive forums and a trade show May 15-19. Much of the event will focus on bird-watching and photography, as organizers aim to tap into a national community of 48 million self-identified birders who spend more than $35 billion annually on the hobby, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Continue Reading →
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Research aims to better predict winter migrations of Yellowstone bison
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When hundreds of bison move through a small town like Gardiner, Mont. at the north entrance to Yellowstone, they have the potential to damage property, injure people and transmit disease to livestock. Park managers and other wildlife agencies try to reduce those potential conflicts, but don't always know where and when the animals will move, said Chris Geremia, a National Park Service researcher at the Yellowstone Center for Resources. Continue Reading →