North Fork of Pogo Agie River, Cirque of the Towers, Wind River Range, Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming. Photo George Wuerthner
The Shoshone National Forest lies directly east and south of Yellowstone National Park. It contains some of the most important wildlife habitat in the country, including significant numbers of elk, mule deer, […]
Continue Reading →It’s still there, but rules have changed, use patterns changed and the economy too-
In a feature article in New West, journalist Brodie Farquhar looks at the changes over times. Snowmobiling in Yellowstone: Past and Present
Continue Reading →It’s still open!!
I thought this money-wasting imaginary benefit to a few Cody businesses died when Dick Cheney went away.
Sylvan Pass opens for winter travel. Billings Gazette.
Continue Reading →Up to 318 snowmobiles and 78 snow coaches allowed into the Park each day
Yellowstone plan sharply curtails snowmobiles
Associated Press
Snowmobile tracks aid the survival of predatory competitors of lynx in deep snow-
Snowmobile groups sue to set aside the improved designation of lynx habitat. By Ben Neary. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. AP
They are saying that more environmental analysis is needed. Some conservation groups are suing too, saying not enough habitat was set aside.
It […]
Continue Reading →Where do we go from here (on YNP snowmobiles)?
About 2 weeks ago, we reported that a federal judge had voided YNP’s winter use plan, bringing yet another change, and a big one, in this 7-year old studying, planning, commenting, and legal battle over the use and number, if any, of snowmobiles allowed inside Yellowstone […]
Continue Reading →Judge throws out Yellowstone snowmobile plan. AP
Another round in the never-ending controversy!
This link was suggested by a recent post to the wrong thread.
Here, finally are a few details. Judge Discards Yellowstone National Park Plan for Snowmobile Use. By Lucia Stewart. New West.
Continue Reading →Winter ’07-08 Snowmobile Use in Yellowstone National Park Dips Slightly, Snowcoach Use Up. National Parks Traveller.
One of the most interesting parts of this story is the snowmobile use of the East Entrance, bitterly kept open by political agitation from Cody business interests who say it is vital. Keeping the entrance open is a […]
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