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Yellowstone Nat'l Park has record tourism in 2009

A miserable year for the economy didn't prevent a record number of people from visiting Yellowstone National Park in 2009.

Yellowstone bison conservation program in limbo

An effort to divert some Yellowstone National Park bison from government-sponsored slaughter is in limbo after the program's permit expired and criticism emerged over moving some of the animals onto Ted Turner's private ranch.

Yellowstone opens for winter season

The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is now open after crews used a howitzer in recent days to trigger avalanches on Sylvan Pass.

Ted Turner gets OK for Yellowstone bison on ranch

The head of Montana's wildlife agency has given preliminary approval to a plan calling for 74 bison from Yellowstone National Park to go to billionaire Ted Turner's private ranch.

Yellowstone Nat'l Park approves development plan

Park officials say a new comprehensive plan for development in a north-central region of Yellowstone National Park has been adopted.

Wyoming challenges Yellowstone snowmobile rules

The state of Wyoming filed a federal lawsuit Friday seeking to block the National Park Service from further restricting snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone bison could go to Turner's Mont. ranch

Dozens of wild bison from Yellowstone National Park would be relocated to a Montana ranch owned by billionaire Ted Turner, under a recommendation made by state and federal officials Tuesday.

Federal judge asked to end Yellowstone bison kills

A coalition of environmental and American Indian groups sued two federal agencies Monday to stop the mass slaughter of bison that migrate outside Yellowstone National Park in search of food.

Scientists look for Yellowstone's hidden species

Scientists searching for Yellowstone National Park's lesser-known life forms — beyond its famed bison, bears and wolves — found more than 1,200 species, including several never known before to exist in the park.

Yellowstone plan sharply curtails snowmobiles

The National Park Service has approved a plan to restrict snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park to less than half of last winter's limit.

Montana stops wolf hunting near Yellowstone

Montana wildlife commissioners shut down gray wolf hunting Tuesday in backcountry adjacent to Yellowstone National Park after nine of the predators were killed there in recent weeks.

Wyoming wants to block YNP snowmobile plan

The state of Wyoming has asked a federal appeals court to give a judge authority to block a proposal reducing the number of snowmobiles allowed in Yellowstone National Park.

Judge will not block Yellowstone snowmobile plan

A judge in Wyoming says he has no authority to block a federal plan to reduce snowmobile traffic in Yellowstone National Park this winter.

Yellowstone fire grows to 110 acres

A lightning-caused fire in Yellowstone National Park had grown to about 110 acres.

Agency says 29 species may need federal protection

Twenty-nine species in more than 20 states — from a rare beach-dwelling plant in Yellowstone National Park to a caddis fly in Nebraska — may need federal protections to avoid extinction, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Judge approves Smoky Canyon Mine expansion

An environmental group promises to appeal a federal ruling that on Tuesday approved the expansion of a phosphate mine into a roadless area near Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone numbers hit all-time high in July

Yellowstone National Park officials are crediting relatively low gas prices and the park's affordability after an all-time record number of people visited in July.

Wyo. wants more snowmobiles allowed in Yellowstone

The state of Wyoming on Friday asked a federal judge to force Yellowstone National Park to allow up to 740 snowmobiles daily during winter — more than twice what the Obama administration wants.

4 Yellowstone bison killed under disease policy

Four bull bison that migrated out of Yellowstone National Park were killed by state livestock agents Wednesday — the first the government has killed this year under a contentious policy to contain disease.

Man goes over Yellowstone falls, presumed dead

Officials in Yellowstone National Park are searching for a man they believe committed suicide by jumping into a river and going over a 300-foot waterfall.

Campers see hassle, expense in digital TV switch

Ralph Deangelis planned his family's cross-country RV excursion around taking in great sights at Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon. But Deangelis also likes being able to see practical things like local TV weather reports while they're on the road.

2 Yellowstone workers fired after watering geyser

Two seasonal Yellowstone National Park concession workers have been fired after a live webcam caught them urinating into the Old Faithful geyser.

Grizzly bears spreading through yellowstone region

Hunters are killing grizzly bears in record numbers around Yellowstone National Park and researchers say the once-endangered predator is expanding across the region.

More small quakes rattle Yellowstone National Park

More earthquakes are rattling Yellowstone National Park.

Scientists eye unusual swarm of Yellowstone quakes

Yellowstone National Park was jostled by a host of small earthquakes for a third straight day Monday, and scientists watched closely to see whether the more than 250 tremors were a sign of something bigger to come. Swarms of small earthquakes happen frequently in Yellowstone, but it's very unusual for so many earthquakes to happen over several days, said Robert Smith, a professor of geophysics at the University of Utah.

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How Malia, Sasha spent their summer vacation
Source: msnbc.com

If Malia and Sasha Obama write "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" essays, they can tell about roaming the "Harry Potter" movie set in London, studying slave history in Africa, riding their bikes in Martha's Vineyard, and many other world travels.

How Malia, Sasha spent their summer vacation
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If Malia and Sasha Obama write "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" essays, they can tell about roaming the "Harry Potter" movie set in London, studying slave history in Africa, riding their bikes in Martha's Vineyard, and many other world travels.

Obama's in Yellowstone and Grand Canyon: Expect Traffic Delays and Closures
Source: The L.A. Times

President Obama, attempting to bolster visitation to our national parks, will be heading West to take in, among other stops, Yellowstone National Park on Saturday and Grand Canyon National Park on Sunday. Aug.

Campers see hassle in digital TV switch
Source: msnbc.com

The switch by broadcasters to all-digital signals on Friday is bringing special headaches for campers.

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813 Quakes in 11 Days at Yellowstone. (Not to Worry.)
Source: The New York Times

Yellowstone National Park is a restless place, even in the calmest of times.

Yellowstone Earthquake Swarm: Updated
Source: US News & World Report

"More on the Yellowstone earthquake swarm at the supervolcano caldera. First, this piece of database analysis from an IT guy at Splunk puts the swarm into scary perspective:

1988 Yellowstone fires marked start of new era
Source: msnbc.com

Twenty years ago this summer, wildfires burned 36 percent of America's first national park, killing scores of wild animals. Today, there is new life at Yellowstone.

Horse News Blog - yellowstone national park - wyoming
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We saw more animals then just horses while horseback riding in yellowstone national park. Horseback riding vacations-tucson is the place for the whole family to pack up and go if you're horse lovers.

When Grizzlies Ruin Eden, Moose Take to the Road
Source: The New York Times

Joel Berger, 56, is a specialist in ungulates, hoofed mammals that, in general, walk on the tips of their toes to sustain their body weight.

The Secret Ingredient in Yellowstone's Travertine
Source: Science: Current Issue

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING--Bruce Fouke can't leave a rock or microbe unturned.

The Yellowstone Supervolcano Rising
Source: dailygalaxy.com

Whenever a scientist comes out and says "The bottom line is…" and warns off the likelihood of a cataclysmic event of some sort, you better believe there is a good story somewhere behind that dismissal.

Is Yellowstone Ready to Blow?
Source: www.planetsave.com

If you've ever been to Yellowstone National Park, you've undoubtedly waited for one of the most photographed and viewed natural phenomena to take place, Old Faithful erupting on it's not-too-regular schedule.

Report: Ground Rising Yellowstone Park
Source: The New York Times

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Yellowstone National Park, once the site of a giant volcano, has begun swelling up, possibly because molten rock is accumulating beneath the surface, scientists report.

Slideshow: Grumpy Elk (Was when Elk Attack)
Source: Field & Stream

Pictures of elk showing that they are rather large, and not necessarily ready for the petting zoo as one guy with his back to a charging bull discovered.

How Mother Moose outwits Bear
Source: BBC News

Pregnant moose seek out human company when they are about to give birth, moving closer to roads and camps to escape the threat of bears. US scientists say Yellowstone moose have adopted the strategy to try to outwit their road-shy predators.

Who's Afraid Of The Big, Bad Wolf? Coyotes
Source: Science Daily

While the wily coyote reigns as top dog in much of the country, it leads a nervous existence wherever it coexists with its larger relative, the wolf, according to a new study from the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Yellowstone's Wolves Save Its Aspens
Source: The New York Times

In the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park, an "ecology of fear" keeps elk from a favorite food.

Alternative Vacation Accommodations in Cody, Wyoming
Source: Associated Content

Cody, Wyoming is a popular vacation destination located in northwest Wyoming. Alternative vacation accommodations in Cody are abundant. This article provides an overview of the many unique places you can stay while visiting this friendly and entertaining town.

Vacation Accommodations in Cody, WY - Hotels & Motels
Source: Associated Content

Cody, WY is a popular vacation destination located one hour from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park. This article provides an overview of the many hotels and motels located in this friendly and entertaining town.

Enjoy a Summer Vacation in Cody, Wyoming
Source: Associated Content

Cody, WY is a popular vacation destination located in northwest Wyoming. A mere one hour drive from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Cody offers a variety of entertainment. Visitors will find a wide range of activities that are sure to please varied tastes.

Activity Discovered at Yellowstone Supervolcano
Source: msnbc.com

One of the largest supervolcanoes in the world lies beneath Yellowstone National Park and scientists say activity there is increasing.

Yellowstone Proposal Sets Greater Snowmobile Access
Source: The New York Times

The plan would allow as many as 720 snowmobiles to enter the park each day, nearly three times as many as permitted in the last several years.

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