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YELLOWSTONE WEATHER Highs 60s, Lows 20s Mostly Sunny More Weather ROAD REPORT North and West entrances open to automobiles. More Info THE DAILY CARTOON ONLINE GREETING CARDS PUBLISHER Yellowstone Net Company EDITOR-IN- CHIEF Bruce Gourley MORE LINKS Discussion Newspaper Archives Send us your comments		SLOUGH CREEK CAMPGROUND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT by National Park Service YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (NPS) -- Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Michael V. Finley has announced that the Slough Creek Campground Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for a 30-day public review beginning April 24. Comments are due May 24, 2001. Major flooding in the springs of 1996 and 1997 inundated several streamside campsites and has resulted in erosion at these sites. These events have prompted the National Park Service to evaluate the location of some existing campsites within the campground and propose their relocation to prevent further degradation of campsites due to water erosion and to alleviate safety and sanitation concerns. Under the preferred alternative, six campsites would be relocated. Two additional campsites would be relocated when and if necessary. The total number of sites (29) in Slough Creek Campground would remain the same. Additionally, a 30 foot combined vehicle length limit is proposed for the campground. For example, a passenger vehicle pulling a trailer would need to equal a combined total length of 30 feet or a recreational vehicle would not exceed 30 feet in length. Copies of the document are available for review by writing to: Slough Creek Campground Rehabilitation, Planning Office, P. O. Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190. The Slough Creek Campground Rehabilitation EA may also be found on the Internet at: www.nps.gov/yell/technical/planning/index.htm. BACK TO TOP
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS Russ Finley Ralph Maughan Kim Steinbacher Steve Brashear Clint Wilkes Hon. Bob Gammage Lee Whittlesey David Monteith Denise Elmer Dr. Bob Bara Matthew McLean		YELLOWSTONE WOLF UPDATE by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (USFWS) -- This week the Chief Joe pack is being monitored following harassment techniques and scent marking their 2000 den site in the Paradise Valley area. The Chief Joseph pack moved back into the Park on the 10th and all the radioed pack members were still by their old den site. On the 15th fresh dirt was seen near their old den in the Park and the female has localized in that area. More recent information indicates she has denned in the Park near the pack's historic den. It is hoped that the harassment has thus been effective. A special thanks to the Turner Endangered Species Fund biologists for assisting in this operation. On the 17th, Wildlife Service trapped and euthanized the lone wolf that had been killing sheep and cattle along the East Front west of Augusta, Montana since last year. The unmarked black adult male had an old injury to his mouth and had lost a canine and other teeth. The pelt was rubbed but the skull will be saved for educational purposes. A lone depredating wolf near Pinedale, WY killed a calf in the same general vicinity as previous depredations. Wildlife Service is flying the area and will shoot that wolf as soon as the opportunity presents itself. Wolves continue to frequent cattle operations along the East Fork of the Salmon River and Big Creek drainages. Project personnel continue to work with livestock producers. RAG boxes continue to be deployed around calving operations. Wildlife Service deserve special recognition for monitoring wolves and maintaining RAG boxes in that area. BACK TO TOP
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		MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS HOTEL RESERVATIONS News Brief YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- In Yellowstone's early days, visitors began their park experience at Mammoth Hot Springs. In those days, Fort Yellowstone was the provider of a warm welcome and friendly hospitality to park visitors. Today, the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins offer a comfortable stay near Yellowstone's North Entrance. The elk seem to enjoy Mammoth as much as the park visitors, and they are often seen grazing throughout the area. The Mammoth Terraces, tiers of colorful and steamy limestone, present one of Yellowstone's major attractions. Mammoth Hot Springs is open in the winter and is the only automobile accessible attraction in the park during the snowy season. During winter, Mammoth is a major hub for snow-related adventures such as snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowcoach touring. The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins are open May 4 - October 8 for the summer season. For winter, the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins are open December 22 - March 11. When making reservations, keep in mind that availability may be limited at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins. For reservations, call toll-free 1-888-255-7710. BACK TO TOP
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		GRAND TETON TO BE ENLARGED? News Brief JACKSON, Wyo. -- The state of Wyoming and the National Park Service are discussing the possibility of the state selling or exchanging a parcel of land to the NPS for inclusion in Grand Teton National Park. The parcel is located inside Grand Teton but is currently owned by the state. The 1360-acre parcel is estimated to be worth $100 million. BACK TO TOP