Vol 3, # 25

   Friday, March 5, 1999

YELLOWSTONE
WEATHER
Highs 10s, Lows 0s
Cloudy, Some Snow
 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More than $100,000 in prizes will be awarded to 25 winning artists in the annual Arts for the Parks competition.

Artwork that depicts the landscape, wildlife, or history represented within the areas governed by the National Park Service is being accepted now. Arts for the Parks   presents to the public the beauty and grandeur of our parks as portrayed by some of our leading artists. The touring exhibition of  the top 100 Arts for the Parks images, organized by the National Park Academy of the Arts, combines the best of art and nature.

All entries must be postmarked by June 1st. Program Contact: (800) 553-2787.

Public Affairs Contact: Loren Goering, (202) 208-6843.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS

Ralph Maughan
Kim Steinbacher
Kevin Sanders
Steve Brashear
Clint Wilkes
Tim Gourley
Hon. Bob Gammage
Ruth Colter-Frick
Lee Whittlesey
Tom Mazzarisi
Russ Finley
David Monteith
Denise Elmer
Dr. Bob Bara

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- If you are planning a visit to Yellowstone this summer, now is the time to be making preparations, including your lodging and activity reservations.

Yellowstone Net Travel offers the best customer service in the region and can take care of all your Yellowstone reservations, from lodging inside or outside the Park to activities inside and outside the Park.  

Already, most lodging dates in the Park are filled, so you should be prepared to stay at one of the Park entrances.  In addition, if you plan on taking a raft trip, make your plans now, as it one of the most popular activities in the vicinity of Yellowstone.

For more information, be sure to visit the Yellowstone Net Travel website.

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Olympic National Park (Washington) has had more snow this year than any since 1972.  Hurricane Ridge Road, a 17-mile road leading from Port Angeles up to Hurricane Ridge is supposed to open every Friday to Sunday throughout the winter (mid-December to the end of March), but this year, due to a string of Pacific Winter storms, the road has not been open since January 24.  The park's road crew has attempted to clear the road ever since then, but progress has been impeded by numerous storms and high avalanche danger.  On Feb. 25, they discovered a recent avalanche fall crossing the road that was at least 25 feet deep, 100 feet wide, and littered with broken trees and other debris.  Five additional slides were found on Feb. 26.  Park officials are very concerned that Spring thaws, throughout March and April, will increase the threat of avalanches in the park and are advising park visitors to check-in at Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers to obtain the latest avalanche conditions.  With Spring break coming and an increase in visitors, we want to make sure the public is aware of the danger,O said Park Spokeswoman Barbara Maynes.   Backcountry enthusiasts should avoid high country areas and remain at lower elevations and trails until the danger has passed.

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (YNET) -- Yellowstone Net will be unveiling a new Geyser section to the Yellowstone Net website this weekend.  The site features photography and video clips by Russ Finley and text by geyser guru David Monteith.

Users will need the Real Player to view the video.   To see the new Yellowstone Net Geyser section, click here.

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