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News and commentary from the Rocky Mountain West, focusing on environmentalism, economic development and entrepreneurialism. From New West Publications.

US Rocky Mountains West
Joined December 2008
Rangers have determined a female grizzly with at least one cub or yearling was responsible for yesterday's Yellowstone bear attack, but no further action will be taken #ynp #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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A bizarre string of events that saw misconduct at Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, including a taunting of bison, ended in a guilty plea #ynp #yellowstoneNP #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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Though the Yellowstone fire danger is currently pegged at Very High, things are relatively quiet, as cool weather has helped stall the Bacon Rind Fire #ynp #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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Dan Wenk addresses Yellowstone visitation, bison management and the future of Yellowstone in a press briefing #ynp #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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A new theory of the Yellowstone supervolcano argues that shifting tectonic plates 16 million years ago and not an extended magma flume created the original volcanic eruptions #ynp #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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Bacon Rind Fire expansion is now at 393 acres, as crews may be deployed to engage the fire if it gets close enough to Highway 191 and private residences in the area #ynp #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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As the Bacon Rind Fire expands to 340 acres, it’s encroached on the western boundary of Yellowstone National Park 20 miles south of Big Sky — but it has not impacted roads or threatened any structures. #yellowstone #ynp yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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Building the Norris Museum. Photo includes architect Herbert Maier. Read more about his many contributions to the park here: yellowstoneinsider.com/2017/…. #oldyellowstone #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark
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Lake Hotel, then and now. Here is a history and guide to this wonderful place: yellowstoneinsider.com/yello… #oldyellowstone #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark
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Fishing Bridge Visitor Center, 1967. Photo by Harlan Kredit. Here is a guide to the present day center: yellowstoneinsider.com/2015/…
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A Grand Teton fissure in the Hidden Falls area has caused a certain level of buzz. But the fissure may not be so new, and it may not be all that important, either. yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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Crown Prince of Sweden Gustaf Adolf at Riverside Geyser and driving a boat, 1926. He reigned as King of Sweden from 1950 to 1973. #oldyellowstone #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #sweden
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Filming “sound” movies near Blue Springs Terrace, 1932. Here is a link to watch the 1936 Universal film “Yellowstone,” including scenes from Old Faithful Inn. archive.org/details/Yellowst…
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Improved Yellowstone cell service is on the way, as trails are closed to allow installation of new antennas--but some groups are decrying the upgrades #yellowstone #ynp yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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National Geographic channel will showcase Yellowstone National Park in a live four-day event, Yellowstone Live, beginning on August 5 #ynp #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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New research indicates that the impact of wolves on elk in Yellowstone National Park may be overstated, and the "landscape of fear" may not actually exist #ynp #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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It seems hard to believe, but 1988's Yellowstone fires are all of sudden 30 years ago. "Sometimes it seems like 30 weeks," said park biologist Roy Renkin #ynp #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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Another Yellowstone bison incident to pass along, but this one is unusual: it involves a bison, a construction worker and Fishing Bridge renovations #ynp #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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Plan accordingly: Popular Mount Washburn trails and trailhead parking lots from Dunraven Pass and Chittenden Road will close Thursday #ynp #yellowstone yellowstoneinsider.com/2018/…
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