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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (NPS) -- Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Michael V. Finley has announced that the Dunraven Road between the Canyon Village intersection and Tower Fall is re-opened as of Friday, August 28, 1998, at 5 p.m. The road had been closed to the public on Wednesday, August 12, 1998, because of safety concerns. Since August 12, park road crews have been doing extensive work to make the road safe and reopen it to the public. This year, more than 5,160 tons of material and $235,000 ($200,000 in fee money) has been used to do extensive road grader patching and patch and fill potholes. A total crew of 32 (includes those producing and laying the material and truck drivers) were assigned to the project. "We know what an impact this closure has had on the visiting public, and we appreciate the understanding and patience they have demonstrated throughout this closure," Superintendent Finley noted. "The closure allowed us to complete the project more safely, in about half the time, and at a much lower cost. Unfortunately, this is just a short-term fix to a long-term problem. Until major reconstruction is completed on this segment of road, there will continue to be deterioration and pavement failure." Dunraven Road was last graded and surfaced in 1935, with a minor
resurfacing in 1942. Patching and sealing has occurred Park visitors are reminded to obey all traffic regulations and use caution while driving park roads; roads are narrow and winding with potholes or sharp pavement drop-offs. The speed limit on the Dunraven Road between Canyon Village intersection and Tower Fall has been posted to 35 mph. For the remainder of the park the maximum speed limit, unless otherwise posted, is 45 mph.
Earthquakes Trigger New Geyser Activity by BRUCE GOURLEY YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- On Sunday, August 23, two minor earthquakes shook the Wyoming-Idaho border in the Jackson Hole / Grand Teton area. Two hours prior to the earthquakes, Twin Geyser in the West Thumb Geyser Basin began erupting for the first time in 20 years. The following day, Monday, August 24, Hillside Geyser (also in the West Thumb Geyser Basin) erupted for the first time since November 1996. The eruption was to a height of about 50 feet, and no other eruptions of Hillside have been reported. Also, Twin Geyser apparently went back into dormancy just prior to the Monday eruptions of Hillside.
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- In the past few weeks we have received a number of emails regarding the ongoing controversies surrounding Yellowstone's bison and wolves. Yellowstone's bison continue to be threatened by proposals which would severely restrict their numbers and range. For more information on the bison situation, and to find out how to voice your comments to the NPS, read Park Ranger Tom Mazzarisi's Yellowstone "Save the Bison" column by clicking here. For more information about Yellowstone's wolves, we recommend visiting Dr. Ralph Maughan's Wolf Report or Kevin Sander's Wolf Update. Both are recognized experts on Yellowstone's wolves, and both are contributors to the Yellowstone Net Newspaper.
Fishing Bridge Service Station Closed as of Today by NATIONAL PARK SERVICE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (NPS) -- Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Michael Finley has announced today the closure of the Fishing Bridge service station and automotive repair shop, effective August 31, 1998. The early closure of this facility is required in order to upgrade the fuel storage tanks in accordance with the State of Wyoming and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Replacement of the tanks was approved in the recently signed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to amend the Lake/Bridge Bay Development Concept Plan to keep the Fishing Bridge service station operational on an interim basis. For the station to be operable for the 1998-1999 winter season, construction for the replacement of the tanks must begin by September 1, 1998. Park visitors will still be able to obtain gasoline fuel at other locations throughout the park, including the Canyon station (16 miles north of Fishing Bridge) or the Grant Village station (24 miles south of Fishing Bridge). The Fishing Bridge Hamilton Store will remain open until close of business September 28, 1998. For additional information, call the Concessions Office at (307) 344-2271.
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