|
|||||
MONDAY, SEPT 7, 1998 |
|
Volume 2, No 88 | |||
|
PARK
WEATHER MORE NEWS The Yellowstone Net Newspaper is published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
ARCHIVES DISCUSSION FORUMS Go to the Yellowstone Net Home Page Send us
your Comments
PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF INTERN CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS
|
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (NPS) -- Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Michael V. Finley announced that the Virginia Cascade Drive, between Norris and Canyon, reopened September 1 at 8 a.m. The road had been closed to the public since the spring of 1996 because of damage from spring runoff and until appropriate road repairs could be made. Generally, the road opens to the public around the end of May after the
snow melts, but during the spring runoffs of 1996 Virginia Cascade Drive, approximately 3 miles east of Norris Junction, was part of the original Canyon to Norris road built in 1886-1887. In the early 1960s when a new road was constructed between Norris and Canyon, the 2.3 mile-long road became a one-way drive. The scenic drive traverses above the Gibbon River through a small canyon; the road climbs steeply out of the canyon, passes by the 60-foot Virginia Cascade, and opens up to the Virginia Meadows picnic area where the river runs alongside the road.
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) -- Several weeks ago I got a very polite email from Janina Baxley telling me how she and Lottie Carter Cantu wanted to hold a "Reunion within the Reunion" at the Aug. 6-7-8, 1999 Yellowstone Net Reunion. Janina and Lottie worked at Grant in 1989 and would love to see everyone from that summer. So, I wrote her back and said that if there was no commercial intent we would be glad to help out. She then replied that "nope, nothing commercial, just want to see a great group of people again." She went on to tell me that she would send me a copy of the letter she has been sending to folks. Now, let me point out that these two emails were very polite and obviously written by someone with a keen knowledge of the English language. There was also nothing in them with the slightest tinge of humor. Just an extremely well written business letter. Now lets jump to a couple of days ago. I go pick up mail and there is an "interesting" envelope with a return name and address of Janina Baxley. OK, I get about, well a lot, of mail every day and I was wondering who would send me this "interesting" envelope. I went ahead and opened it and was relieved that it did not explode. Then I saw the heading and immediately remembered Janina was going to send me some info. I planned to read the letter when I got back to the office. I live in Billings, we have trains that go right through the middle of town every ten minutes it seems. So, I roll down the windows, turn off the ignition and get ready to wait while this train goes by at 3MPH. I decide to read Janina's letter. Friends, it was down right embarrassing!! I was laughing so hard I could barely sit up straight. Once you read Janina's letter you are definitely going to want to attend this "Reunion within a Reunion" that she is helping organize! If you know of anyone that worked at Grant Village in 1989 BE SURE to have them contact Janina. her email is peace21870@aol.com Also doing a lot of hard work for you folks from Grant is Lottie Carter Cantu her email is lottsline@aol.com Here is how Janina's letter ends. "In case you don't remember us, Lottie was a hostess at the restaurant and was (still is) from Texas, and Janina was the pantry girl from Louisiana who was always playing the piano. Just because you don't remember us doesn't mean we don't want to see you at the reunion!"
Editor-in-Chief Needed Yellowstone Net Newspaper is looking for
|
A YNET Weekly Feature
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- "Yellowstone scenery is enthralling ... It is a place of sylvan beauty too -- an incomparable sanctuary for wildlife -- a wilderness of peaks, canyons, streams, falls, and lakes, ever changing with the seasons; ever moving with the shadows ... It is nature's shrine ... "It is certain that all who have visited Yellowstone National Park share with those who are constantly associated with it, the feeling that at all costs, the park should be preserved intact. It is an obligation of the people of today to those of tomorrow ... "Yet, however difficult it is to believe, there are a few otherwise good Americans always ready to foster projects that would seriously mar the natural beauty of the park itself, or damage its attractions. It has been necessary, ever since the establishment of this area as a national park, to maintain an unceasing defense of the park against attempts to utilize its peerless assests for commercial advantage. "It is the common duty, not only of the citizens of the states adjacent to Yellowstone Park, whose interest is perhaps more material, but of the citizens of the entire country, all of whom have an equal proprietary interest in this great national park, to protect this asset through the delegations representing them in Congress, and in all other ways, from any form of encroachment. The diversion of its waters, any changes in its drainage, or any action that might destroy or tend to endanger its great natural scenic beauty, its diversified natural wildlife, or its world famous collection of mysterious and amazing thermal features, must be avoided. "Since the park is owned by the people it is natural to expect them to take as great an interest in the prevention of damage and destruction as do the authorities, whose duty it is to enforce the rules, regulations and laws within the park." Do you recall these words? Probably not, although the message sounds familiar, and could be from one of many individuals or organizations advocating the preservation of Yellowstone today. Far from being contemporary, however, the above words are from the 1955 edition of the Haynes Guide. The effort to preserve and protect Yellowstone is far from over.
Wildfires Race Across Montana; Glacier Structure Threatened by BRUCE GOURLEY GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (YNET) -- During the past two weeks, Montana has experienced very hot, dry weather, including record and near-record temperatures for early September. The hot, dry weather has led to many wildfires across the state, and as of this past weekend, at least 13 were actively being fought, while others were allowed to burn. A gray haze has hung across Montana for several days now. The largest has been in the Miles City area, in Eastern Montana. However, Western Montana has its share of fires as well, including seven burning in Glacier National Park. According to the Billings Gazette, fires were raging within seven or eight miles of the Glacier Park Chalet as of the weekend, although the structure was not immediately threatened. Some of the fires in Glacier were being fought, while others were simply being watched. Anticipated cooler weather by mid-week should help the fire-fighting efforts throughout the entire state.
|
|||
Yellowstone is a national treasure
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.
