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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- Amfac Parks & Resorts has now opened a portion of the new Old Faithful Snow Lodge to summer guests. Although the Lodge is not yet completed, 52 guest rooms are now available for occupancy. In addition, a restaurant and lounge within the Lodge are also open to visitors. The Snow Lodge will be open during both the summer and winter seasons. During the winter season, Old Faithful geyser and the Upper Geyser Basin as a whole are one of the top draws in the Park. The old Snow Lodge has been a favorite of winter guests for many years, and the new Lodge, with its rustic but refined look, is certain to be a favorite of winter visitors for years to come.
The Yellowstone Fires: 10 Years
Later YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- For those of us who live in the region and well remember the fires of 1988, it may seem odd that many, if not most, of Yellowstone's visitors today don't know about the fires or have forgotten when they happened. The fires of 1988 ravaged Yellowstone and radically changed its appearance. And although the "scars" of the fires remain, they are rapidly being supplanted by new growth. Ten years after the most famous of all modern-day forest fires, the Yellowstone landscape has been re-birthed. During the fires of 1988, many hundreds of reporters converged upon Yellowstone to cover the epic fires. No one, however, covered the fires better than did the Billings Gazette, Montana's largest daily newspaper. Now, the Billing Gazette is running a 15-day series on the Yellowstone Fires of 1988, analyzing the historic event and the consequences thereof in the ensuing years. Following is this week's series schedule: Monday (July 20) -- One firefighter's recollection of the great fires. Tuesday (July 21) -- Recollections of those who lived through the fires. Wednesday (July 22) -- Remembrances from some who were especially close to the action. Thursday (July 23) -- The lasting effect upon the wildlife. Friday (July 24) -- The fires through the eyes of Tim Hudson, Yellowstone's maintenance chief. Saturday (July 25) -- Black Saturday, the day 250 square miles burned. Be sure to read these stories in the online edition of the Billings Gazette each day this week. Click here to go to the online edition of the Billings Gazette.
College Guide to a Summer Job in
Yellowstone  This column is based on my interactions with people who have worked
in Yellowstone (or who want to work in the Park). Some of these stories will be the
"behind the scenes" story of why I wrote a particular story in my book. If
you have a story to contribute to this column, email
me. For more information about my book, College Guide to a Summer Job in Yellowstone, click here.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- The response I have received for our Reunions for former Yellowstone employee Reunions is bigger than I could have imagined! We are going to be enhancing this program in several ways. Complete details will be on our site in a few weeks. If you have any ideas or suggestions please send me an email. clint@yellowstone.net Here is what we are putting together: 1. We are going to invite former employees from ALL National Parks to attend our reunions. 2. We are in the process of setting up about ten regional Reunions in cities all over the USA. This schedule should be available soon. 3. We will have a list of those planning to attend, who want their names listed, available soon. For more information about the former employee reunions, go to http://www.yellowstone.net/reunion
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A YNET Weekly Feature
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- Yellowstone's wolves continue to be in danger from a recent court ruling which ordered their removal. Defenders of Wildlife is staging a national call-in to help save Yellowstone's wolves. The call-in continues through this week, and we encourage you to get involved: Participate in a National Call-in To As you know, in December 1997, U.S. District Court Judge William Downes ordered the removal of the wolves reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho. The American Farm Bureau Federation persuaded the judge to rule - based on a legal technicality - that the wolf reintroduction was illegal and that all wolves would have to be removed. This is tantamount to a death sentence for the wolves. Canada won't take them back and there is nowhere else for them to go. Already, at least 23 more wolf pups have been born. The judge's order likely means that more than 150 wolves will have to be captured and killed. We've just filed our appeal in the case and the Farm Bureau's brief is due by July 24. Help keep Yellowstone's wolves safe by participating in our National Call-In. Ask the Farm Bureau to drop their lawsuit against the most successful reintroduction program in United States history. Call 1-202-484-3600 July 14 through 24 to be connected to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Ask their president, Dean Kleckner, to drop the suit against Yellowstone's wolves. You can also send him a fax at 847-685-8896. You may also e-mail Joseph R. Fields, Director of Public Relations at the Farm Bureau Federation. Thanks for your help! Some Facts About the Wolf Reintroduction in the Northern Rockies: If wolves are removed from Yellowstone, they will be killed! Regardless of the judge's intention, Canada will not take the wolves back and there are not enough captive facilities to take all 150+ wolves. Wolves do not kill large numbers of livestock and when they do, Defenders compensates the ranchers through our Wolf Compensation Trust by paying full market value for the animals. Reintroduction of wolves allowed recovery to proceed faster than natural recolonization and gave ranchers and government officials more flexibility in wolf management. Wolves have brought many positive changes to the Yellowstone ecosystem including reducing coyote numbers, which in turn allows smaller animals to flourish. Wolves have also brought a new flood of tourism to the area as people flock to the region to watch wolves and other wildlife. For more information on the lawsuit or Yellowstone's wolves, call Defenders of Wildlife at (202) 682-9400.
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which is owned by the American public. Protecting Yellowstone is the responsibility
of the American public. This weekly feature will help identify and explore the
issues which are crucial to the ongoing, healthy existence of the "Crown Jewel"
of America's National Park system.
