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Hikers Run From Grizzly While Onlookers Laugh
In a pretty intense video, one group of hikers warned another group of hikers about a charging grizzly on the same trail.
August 31, 2020
Lone Star Fire in Yellowstone Will Slow Down Monday, But Could Flare-Up Again Later This Week
The Lone Star Fire in Yellowstone National Park is expected to decrease Monday, but park staff worry that dry and warmer weather later this week might cause the fire to increase again.
August 31, 2020
Giantess Geyser, One of Yellowstone’s Largest, Roars Back to Life After 6 1/2 Year Silence
Giantess Geyser, one of Yellowstone's largest geysers roared back to life on Tuesday after 6 1/2 years without erupting.
August 29, 2020
Yellowstone Releases Battling Elk Video To Warn Tourists About The Rut
Yellowstone National Park on Friday released a video of battling elk to warn tourists to stay away especially during the rut.
August 28, 2020
Overturned Gas Tanker Spills 3,000 Gallons of Fuel in Yellowstone
The road between Mud Volance and Fishing Bridge Junction in Yellowstone National Park remains is temporarily closed while park staff assess the impact of a gasoline spill.
August 28, 2020
Wyoming Game Officials Removing Fences To Save Wildlife From Getting Run-Over
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department is removing fences because, in many cases, the fences cause animals to run onto highways.
Wendy CorrAugust 28, 2020
Lone Star Fire Stagnates, Grand Loop Reopens Thursday
Yellowstone National Park's Grand Loop Road between Old Faithful and West Thumb Junction will be reopened some time Thursday after rains dampened the 820-are Lone Star Fire in the park, officials announced.
August 27, 2020
Forest Fires Break Out In Shoshone National Forest
Crews are working to combat a pair of wildfires that broke out in the Shoshone National Forest one in Sunlight Basin and another along the Beartooth Highway in the area of Crazy Creek.
August 27, 2020
Size of Lone Star Fire In Yellowstone Increases
The Lone Star Fire in Yellowstone National Park increased by 58 acres on Tuesday, totaling 821 acres burned since the fire began Saturday.
August 26, 2020
Three Bears Crash Into House; Steal Peaches and Chocolate
Three bears entered a Red Lodge, Montana house earlier this week and dined on peaches and chocolate before the owner asked them to leave.
August 26, 2020
Wyoming, USDA Sign Forest Improvement Agreement, Which Focuses On Fire Protection
Gov. Mark Gordon and U.S. Department of Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue signed a new stewardship agreement Tuesday between the Forest Service and the state to promote forest management and respond to ecological challenges.
August 25, 2020
Wyoming’s Chancey Williams Says He is Frequently Mistaken For Prince Harry
Wyoming country star Chancey Williams says he is frequently mistaken for Prince Harry.
August 25, 2020
Motley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Catches Fish On Snake River; Friends Immediately Trash-Talk
Motley Crüe bassist appears to be enjoying his recent move to Wyoming as he has taken up fly-fishing.
August 25, 2020
Grizzly Bear Captures To Continue At Yellowstone Until October
Grizzly bear capture operations have been extended from Aug. 28 to Oct. 23, the National Park Service announced Monday.
August 24, 2020
Boaters Keep Capsizing, Getting Pinned At Snake River In Grand Teton
After eight boating mishaps on the Snake River in one month, the Grand Teton National Park staff are reminding boaters to know their skill level and wear a personal flotation device while out on the water.
August 21, 2020
Popular Trail At Grand Teton To Temporarily Close (But For Good Reason)
Grand Teton National Park will close a section of one of its most popular trails intermittently over the next couple of weeks for an improvement project.
August 20, 2020
A Fight To The Death – Bison Rut Is On In Yellowstone
Massive bulls, some as large as 2,500 pounds, are fighting for the chance to breed.
August 20, 2020
Coronavirus Found In Wyoming Wastewater, Including At Old Faithful
The coronavirus has been detected in 11 sites across Wyoming, including Old Faithful.
August 19, 2020
Grand Teton Fire Danger Increased To Very High
The fire danger rating has been increased to very high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge, it was announced Tuesday.
August 19, 2020
Enzi, Barrasso Praise Expanded Fishing, Hunting Opportunities
Todays final rule is welcome news to hunters and fishermen in Wyoming and across the country, Barrasso said.
August 18, 2020
Yellowstone Visitations Down 27.5% Compared To 2019
Visitations to Yellowstone National Park are down by 27.5% compared to last year.
August 18, 2020
Humans Can Eat More Hot Dogs Than Grizzly Bears In Hot Dog Eating Contest
A scientific study released earlier this week says humans can out-eat grizzly bears in hot dog-eating contests.
August 18, 2020
Snake Causes Tourists To Panic In Yellowstone
A non-venomous bull snake caused panic in Yellowstone when it crawled into someone's car.
August 18, 2020
Park Service Raises Fire Danger In Yellowstone To “Very High”
The National Park Service has just increased the wildland fire danger to Very High" -- thats the second highest fire level ranking.
August 18, 2020