Top Story: Trump Administration Bars NPS from Reporting Visitor Data

by Robert Chaney | Updated April 1, 2025

Old Faithful is one of the central attractions bringing visitors to Yellowstone National Park

As national parks gear up for another busy tourist season, muted visitor data leaves experts ‘shocked.’

Inside the Battle Over the ESA

by Robert Chaney | Updated March 31, 2025

A threatened Canada lynx checks its six

Since the Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973, has it been a winning or losing proposition? It depends on who you ask.

NEWS: In Short

USFWS Extends Comment Period for Grizzly Management Plan

by Madison Dapcevich | Updated March 28, 2025

As grizzlies emerge from hibernation, their future remains unclear

This latest change follows feds rejecting state petitions to manage local grizzly populations and extends the public comment period to May 16.

Crazy Talk

by Robert Chaney | Updated March 27, 2025

The Crazy Mountains from Paradise Valley, Montana

In her new book on Crazy Mountain property battles, journalist Amy Gamerman explores the contrasting values of cattle, renewable energy and wilderness altering an ancient landscape.

NEWS: In Short

River Study Offers New Angle on Yellowstone Recreation

by David Tucker | Updated March 26, 2025

Boaters float the Yellowstone River on a hot August day

The Upper Yellowstone Watershed Group report hopes to inform better management for a cherished regional resource.

Wolves Need Federal Protection to Survive

by Writers on the Range | Updated March 24, 2025

Bumper stickers supported by the anti-wolf contingent read, "Smoke a pack a day."

As wildlife proponents in January celebrated the 30th anniversary of wolf reintroductions to Yellowstone National Park, wolves remain under fire.

How Deep Does It Go? Future of Area Water Monitoring in Question

by Robert Chaney | Updated March 21, 2025

The future of Greater Yellowstone water monitoring USGS performs may be in jeopardy

With USGS offices in Greater Yellowstone among dozens of regional government buildings on the chopping block, DOGE savings efforts leave anglers wondering if streamflow monitors will survive.