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| FRIDAY May 26, 2000 Vol 4, # 33 |
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| FRIDAY May 26, 2000 Vol 4, # 33 |
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YELLOWSTONE ROAD
REPORT PUBLISHER EDITOR-IN- |
CAMPING IN YELLOWSTONE by National Park Service YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (NPS) -- There are 12 campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park. Seven of these campgrounds are operated by the National Park Service at Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammoth, Norris, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, and Tower Fall. Sites at these campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping or overnight vehicle parking in pullouts, picnic areas, picnic grounds, or any place other than a designated campground are not permitted and there are no overflow camping facilities. However, camping is often available in neighboring communities and forests outside the park. Camping is limited to 14 days between June 15 and September 15 and to 30 days the rest of the year. There is no limit at Fishing Bridge RV Park. Check-out time for all campgrounds is 10:00 AM. Camping in Yellowstone is a special experience. Each visitor deserves the opportunity to hear the birds, wildlife, and streams in this beautiful environment. Respect the rights of other campers and comply with the law by adhering to quiet hours, 8:00PM to 8:00AM (10:00PM to 7:00AM at Fishing Bridge RV Park). No generators, or other noise disturbances will be allowed during this time. Generators are only permitted in six campgrounds and the Fishing Bridge RV Park (see the table above for details). Holders of Golden Age and Golden Access permits will be given approximately 50% discounts on camping fees. This does not apply at Fishing Bridge RV Park.
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS Ralph Maughan |
YELLOWSTONE
ROAD REPORT YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK -- Thanks to a milder than usual winter in the Yellowstone region, the Beartooth Highway from Red Lodge, Montana, to the Northeast Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is expected to open this morning, weather permitting. Most likely, however, there will be intermittent closings in the coming weeks, caused by periodical late spring snowstorms. In addition, Dunraven Pass within the Park, which had been scheduled to open in mid June, is currently open to automobile traffic. However, the pass is subject to temporary closures due to late spring snows, and most likely will not be permanently open for the summer season for a few weeks yet. |
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| TRAFFIC JAMMIN' by Matthew McLean YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- I think that we are all familiar with big city traffic jams: exhaust, construction, frustration, honking horns, etc. You think to yourself that maybe by retreating to the friendly confines of Yellowstone National Park you will be able to escape this nuisance. Well, as some of you know, this is not the case!! However, in Yellowstone, although there is some road construction taking place, you are more likely to be held up by people viewing animals than by little orange barrels. (Note: Click here to see more Yellowstone road information, including this summer's construction schedules.) Sometimes, the jams are very long and annoying. Sometimes they are short and just require careful driving to get through. Either way, they can be very frustrating. In addition, it is common for cars to stop right in the middle of the road so that people can photograph the animals. Don't be surprised by this. And besides, it is not everyday that you see Bison roaming next to the road! In most cases I believe that this motorist reaction is not done with the intention of blocking the traffic, but merely a spur of the moment reflex caused by the sight of the animals. So what should you in these situations and what can you do to avoid being the instigator of these situations? Well, firstly, to prevent causing a traffic jam, make sure that when you do see animals near the road, look for the nearest turnoff before you stop to take photos. Turnoffs can be found about every half mile, so there should be one not far from the animals you've just spotted. Also, it is important that when you see animals, that you don't slam on your brakes. There might be cars right behind you and a sudden stop might lead to a pile up! If there is not a nearby turnoff, then it might be best to wait for the next animal or group of animals down the road. This might be difficult if it is a bear or any of the less common animals. If this is the case, do try to avoid causing a traffic jam. However, if you are already caught in a jam, what do you do? If the traffic is still moving slowly, stay calm and pay attention! At any time, animals could enter the roadway in front of your car!! Animals in the roadway could cause the driver ahead of you to suddenly brake, or could lead to you running into the animal yourself. Also, in traffic jam situations, people will get out of their cars. If this is the case, they might be paying more attention to the animals than to the flow of traffic! On the other hand, if traffic is completely stopped and shows no signs of moving anytime soon (this is common in construction situations) take advantage of the fact that you are stopped in paradise. Take in the scenery and get a few pictures! Thus, when it comes to traffic in Yellowstone, it is important to be alert and keep your eyes open and be patient with the situations that you might encounter. Remember that when people are exposed to situations that they don't commonly encounter, common sense may quickly disappear. Don't get angry. We have all had our moments where we have been the one causing a holdup in traffic. Not to mention that you might be one of those who wants to be sure to stop each time you see some animals. Either way, be courteous and thoughtful and the roadway experiences in Yellowstone will be great for us all! |
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YELLOWSTONE OPENS SATURDAY National Park Service YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (NPS) -- Fishing season in Yellowstone opens this weekend, although not all waters will be open to fishing at this time. Yellowstone National Park is managed as a natural area to protect plants, wildlife, geology, and scenery. Angling has been a major visitor activity for over a century. Present regulations reflect the park's primary purposes of resource protection and visitor use. The objectives of the fishing program are to:
In Yellowstone, bald eagles, ospreys, pelicans, otters, grizzly bears, and other wildlife take precedence over humans in utilizing fish as food. None of the fish in Yellowstone are stocked, and populations depend on sufficient number of spawning adults to maintain natural reproduction and genetic diversity. In Yellowstone National Park, we place less emphasis upon providing fishing for human consumption and put more emphasis upon the quality for recreational fishing. Anglers, in return, have the opportunity to fish for wild trout in a natural setting. Because of the increasing number of anglers in the park, more restrictive regulations have been adopted in Yellowstone. These restrictions include: season opening/closing dates, restrictive use of bait, catch-and-release only areas, and number/size limits according to species. A few places are closed to the public to protect threatened and endangered species, sensitive nesting birds, and to provide scenic viewing areas for visitors seeking undisturbed wildlife. A permit is required to fish in Yellowstone. Anglers 16 years of age and older are required to purchase either a $10 ten-day or $20 season permit. Anglers 12 to 15 years of age are required to obtain a non-fee permit. Children 11 years of age or younger may fish without a permit when supervised by an adult. The adult is responsible for the child's actions. Fishing permits are available at all ranger stations, visitor centers, and Hamilton General Stores. No state fishing license is required in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park has implemented a non-toxic fishing program. Nationwide, over three million waterfowl die from lead poisoning through ingestion. Because lead from fishing tackle concentrates in aquatic environments, tackle such as leaded split shot sinkers, weighted jigs, and soft weighted ribbon for fly fishing are prohibited. Only non-toxic alternatives to lead are allowed. |
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