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What it means to stand at the Crossroads of the West
July 20, 2023
In her latest book, "True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America," Betsy Gaines Quammen takes a deep look into the myths of the West and how we our future lies in the balance
Read MoreHow Greater Yellowstone Grizzlies Could Be Delisted And Remain Protected
July 18, 2023
States are pushing hard to remove America's most famous grizzly population from federal protection. The primary reason is obvious. Why aren't we doing the same with bald eagles?
Read MoreThe World Loses Wildlife Art's Greatest Champion
July 6, 2023
Bill Kerr passes at 85. In Jackson Hole, his vision led to creation of the National Museum of Wildlife Art, a shrine for those globally who value connections between art and nature
Read MoreIn Montana, Four Different Polls Say Citizens Seriously Unhappy About Sprawl
July 5, 2023
North of Yellowstone, no-zoning signs fly like protest flags but residents of beautiful Park County are deeply concerned lack of planning is causing the loss of places they love
Read MoreIn Gallatin Gateway, Battle Rages Over Proposed 'Glampground' on Gallatin River
June 20, 2023
Since 2020, lawsuits and appeals dominate debate over 58-unit glampground planned for island in 'crown jewel' waterway
Read MoreWhy Insurance Companies Are Pulling Out Of Fire-Prone Areas in California
June 15, 2023
An emergency management expert advises on how to reduce risk. Her top suggestion: make smarter land use choices and limit development in risky areas
Read MoreTo Stop A Grizzly And How Bear Spray Saved A Life
June 6, 2023
When a grizzly bear charged Keegan David, he had seconds to
react. He shared his story with Mountain Journal.
Bison Calf Euthanized After ‘Intentionally Disturbed’ by Man in Yellowstone
May 23, 2023
Park incident under investigation after witnesses report seeing man push bison calf up hill from Lamar River to roadway
Read MoreOn Yellowstone’s Doorstep, Conservationists Want To Buy Out A Gold Mine
May 19, 2023
To halt 'major tragedy,' Greater Yellowstone Coalition must raise $6.25 million by October
Read MoreRemember, You Matter: Support Your Community Through 'Give Big'
May 2, 2023
MoJo interviews Jill Ellwood with One Valley Community Foundation about Give Big's history and unprecedented success
Read MoreBig Sky, Montana: A New West Mountain Town Primed For Its Own 'Big Burn'?
April 19, 2023
This high-profile resort community is at 'very high risk to wildfire' and an emblem for the dangers of building in the Wildland-Urban Interface. Part 3 in MoJo's ongoing series
Meet Jessica Wiese, Mountain Journal's New Executive Director
April 7, 2023
With a background in science and private land conservation, Wiese says the time is now to rally for Greater Yellowstone as the region comes under increasing human pressure
Read MoreAre Western Mountain Towns Ready For The Coming Flames?
March 21, 2023
Rural sprawl is expanding the "wildland-urban interface." It is elevating the costs and perils of dealing with wildfire, and taxpayers are footing the bill. Part 2 in our ongoing series
Read MoreMoving Into The Flames
March 8, 2023
As climate refugees flee extreme weather events, they’re relocating to wildfire-prone areas like Greater Yellowstone. Part 1 in our ongoing series on wildfire