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A Weekly YNet Feature YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- Whooping cranes, bison, wolves, road signs and Microsoft have all made news this past week in the Yellowstone region. Whooping Cranes Released: Two transplanted whooping cranes now call Yellowstone home during the summer months. Released last week, the two members of this endangered species join two others who were transplanted earlier. Bison Attacks Visitor: Each year, bison and human conflict occurs. Over the weekend, a visitor to Yellowstone was charged by a bison and tossed into the air near Old Faithful Inn. The visitor was not seriously injured, and Park officials simply noted that the visitor and the animal had been too close to one another. Bison Skeleton To Go on Display: The city of Havre, Montana, will soon be home to the mounted skeleton of a Yellowstone bull bison killed during the winter of 1997. The skeleton will be displayed at the soon-to-open Havre Heritage Center. Cattlemen and Hunters Unite Against Wolves: Over the weekend, some cattlemen at the Western Montana Stockmen's Association meeting in Kalispell, Montana, sought to enlist hunters in their crusade against further wolf restoration. Cooperation between the two groups in the fight against wolves will likely be realized. Roadside Sign Ban near Glacier Park: Roadside billboards on U.S. Highway 2 between Hungry Horse and West Glacier, Montana, have been banned. Ten billboards must be removed within 30 days. Microsoft Gives Nod to Yellowstone Net: Yellowstone Net is now recommended by Microsoft Expedia Travel. Expedia, which has quickly risen to become one of the largest internet travel businesses, notes that Yellowstone Net is, "Your best source for accurate and updated information about a national treasure -- Yellowstone National Park."
The Yellowstone Postcard Exchange (TYPE) by DENISE ELMER YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- After one hundred and twenty five years there is a sizable assortment of Yellowstone memorabilia and collectibles. One such collectible, vintage postcards -- miniature images of the wonders of Geyserland -- were photographed by a multitude of cameraman, including noted landscape photographer W. H. Jackson and Northern Pacific Railroad official photographer, F. J. Haynes. They are highly sought, yet at times difficult to find; however, today dedicated collectors of these three and a half inch by five and a half inch pieces of paper can turn to TYPE. The Yellowstone Postcard Exchange, or TYPE, is a national newsletter for postcard collectors. Founded by J. Mike Bodell in 1996, TYPE’s original purpose was to provide a trading network for Yellowstone postcard collectors, a way for serious deltiologists to augment their collections. Deltiologists, for the uninitiated, are postcard collectors, thus Yellowstone deltiologists are hobbyists who specialize in Yellowstone postcards. Deltiology is the American term for postcard collecting. The British refer to it as cartology. After only two issues, TYPE began expanding by including an article on “Collecting Yellowstone Paper," as postcards only represent a small portion of Yellowstone ephemera. “The Unique Postcards of Yellowstone Series” was also started with the first issue. Some real gems have been featured since, such as the Yellowstone Park Hotel’s July 4, 1919 folding menu postcard, featuring Haynes views of Old Faithful Inn, Old Faithful Geyser, Mount Electric and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and a meal choice that includes steamed fresh halibut or potted beef with vegetables, head cheese or smoked ox tongue with pineapple ice or jelly layer cake for desert. Postcard buffs enjoy the hobby for a multitude of reasons and learning the history behind the pictures themselves is a big part of it. TYPE articles meet this need by exploring the history of Yellowstone postcard publishers, Yellowstone postcard books and reviewing postcard shows. Aubrey L. Haines, renowned Yellowstone historian, has contributed to TYPE. He discusses how postcards preserve historical details often lost as human construction and natural events change the landscape. Another article provides an excellent list of rare and collectible Yellowstone books that the serious postcard collector will find useful in tracing Yellowstone history. Yet TYPE’s usefulness as a resource is not limited to postcard collectors. It is an excellent resource for any collector of Yellowstone ephemera. Other feature articles have covered stereoview photography and explored the YNP research resources available at the University of Wyoming Libraries and Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Published four time a year, TYPE is a valuable addition to any Yellowstone enthusiast’s library. For subscription information e-mail: mbodell@unocal.com or write: 10223 Pine Forest Road, Houston, Texas 77042. Editor's Note: This month the Yellowstone Net Newspaper will begin publishing a regular column by TYPE's Denise Elmer entitled "Yellowstone's Postcards."
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A Weekly Column
GARDINER, Mont. (YNET) -- Meet me at Rosie's!
During the summer the crowds of tourists begin arriving shortly after Rosie opens. The "locals" stand in wait along with the tourists waiting on the next table to be available. Red (Rosies husband) will tell you the reason for the crowds is because Rosie is so beautiful. I, along with Rosie's grandkids, would agree with Redd except for one thing. I've had the baked apple pancakes! I don't argue that Rosie is indeed beautiful but since this is a restaurant review I gotta' tell the truth! Her baked apple pancakes are the best pancakes (of any kind) that I've ever tasted. Now, I'll be in Gardiner a lot this summer. So, if you are up in the early morning, meet me at Rosie's!
Russ Finley's Cinematography to be Featured on National Geographic This Friday a Weekly YNet Feature YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- On May 8th National Geographic's latest special entitled "Storm of the Century" will air nationally on NBC. Check your local listings for the time. The special will feature over two minutes of video from Russ Finley's Stock Photography, Video and Motion Picture Library. Russ is one of the top national park photographers in the world, with his work having been featured in many television shows, magazines and other media. Click here to visit Russ's web site.
National Park Vacations by KATHY BERTRAND and CLINT WILKES YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- "Can I go swimming in Yellowstone Lake?" Many people coming to Yellowstone enjoy boating on the Lake. Both motor boats and paddle boats are available for rent at Bridge Bay Marina. As far as recommending swimming in the Lake, I can answer this in one word -- "eek!" Why do I say this? The water is freezing! I jokingly tell my friends that a ice cube will not melt in Yellowstone Lake. On rare occasions I have seen water skiers on the Lake, even these brave souls were dressed in a wet suit. Clint was telling me that near Grant Village is an area where park employees go sun bathing on warm days. Clint said he had never seen a "sober" person venture into the water. I did ask him if he had ever been in the water and he told me an emphatic "NO!" To reserve a boat at Bridge Bay Marina call 307-344-7311. For lodging or guide service reservations, go to our online reservations form at http://www.yellowstone.net/travel.
Yellowstone Net Newsletter and Forums Update by BRUCE GOURLEY YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- The Yellowstone Net Email Newsletter and the Yellowstone Net Discussion Forums are rapidly growing. About 1100 individuals are now subscribed to the weekly newsletter, while some 100 have registered with the discussion forums. Two lucky discussion forum participants are winners of a promotional giveaway: Doug Van Vliet of New York and Steve Lorenzi of Washington will each receive a copy of the December 1989 edition of National Geographic Magazine, an issue which featured the "Great Fires of Yellowstone." For information on signing up for the Yellowstone Net Email Newsletter or joining the discussion forums, go the Yellowstone Net Home Page.
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Every Wednesday Clint Wilkes will offer a story of interest to
everyone who loves Yellowstone and the surrounding area. Some stories will be humorous,
others will illustrate a point. You the reader are invited to 
Every morning during
the winter a lot of "locals" from Gardiner along with an assortment of hunters
will meet at Rosie's Pancake House. 
