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YNP Will Build New Bridge Over Craig Pass

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:39:31 +0000

A plan to reconstruct Isa Lake Bridge located at Craig Pass on the Continental Divide has been approved. Yellowstone National Park spokesman Dan Hottle says reconstruction of the bridge, which spans a section of the road connecting West Thumb and Old Faithful, is needed to bring the structure up to current design standards, improve safety, increase vehicle load capacity and preserve the historic integrity of the bridge

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Yellowstone Volcano Bigger Than Originally Thought

Brian Scott — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:25:06 +0000

At the April 17th meeting of scientists at the Seismological Society of America heard a report that the magma reservoir beneath Yellowstone is 50% bigger than originally thought. Our Amazing Planet spent some more time on the story.

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Chamber Seeks Donations to Plow, Open Y'stone Gate

Associated Press — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:09:02 +0000

The chamber of commerce in Cody has begun seeking donations to hire state snow plows to clear the road through the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

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Winter Season Wrapping Up In Yellowstone

Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:37:57 +0000

Winter activities at Yellowstone National Park are coming to a close.

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Park Service Releases Future Yellowstone Winter Use Plan

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:42:39 +0000

The National Park Service on Friday morning released a preferred alternative plan plan for the future of winter use in Yellowstone National Park. The following is from a news release from the Park Service on it's proposal

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Budget Cuts Could Affect Wyoming Parks

Rich Denison — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:34:43 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Large areas of Yellowstone, Yosemite and Glacier national parks could remain closed to summer traffic weeks later than usual, while visitor centers and campgrounds at several other national parks might have to close

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Officials Put More Emphasis on Grizzly Bear Safety [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:05:50 +0000

Wildlife officials in the Northern Rockies want to sharpen their Grizzly Bear safety message after two hikers were fatally mauled over the summer in Yellowstone. Doug Randall has the details.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing 13.5 million dollars in grants to make more farmers aware of crop insurance tools and programs and how to use them. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Yellowstone Developing A Plan To Combat Weeds [Audio]

Amy Richards — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:05:29 +0000

Doug Randall has a report on the new Wyoming Aging and Disability Resource Center from the Wyoming Department of Health. Yellowstone National Park is developing a plan to combat invasive weeds and they are looking for public input. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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