Author
BLM seeks comments on American Prairie Reserve bison proposal
LEWISTOWN— The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to comment on its draft environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact, often called a “FONSI” for a bison grazing proposal on BLM-administered lands located in Phillips County, Montana. On Sept. 24, 2019, the American Prairie Reserve submitted a proposal (an update to their earlier […]
Yellowstone National Park enacts fire restrictions
Effective immediately, Yellowstone National Park officials have declared the fire danger level “very high.” Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect until further notice. Those restrictions include: Backcountry and trails Prohibited: Charcoal or wood fire campfires in the backcountry, including those in established fire rings. Prohibited: Smoking in the backcountry and on all trails, except immediately adjacent […]
Yellowstone shares top ten tips for visiting the park this Fourth of July
Leave the fireworks at home. That’s one of the top things to know to recreate responsibly and safely in Yellowstone National Park this Fourth of July, the park said Wednesday in a news release: Most park camping and lodging is reserved and full. No camping or overnight vehicle parking is allowed in pullouts, parking areas, picnic grounds […]
Warm water, low flow causes Montana to restrict some fishing
Angling restriction on several rivers go into effect today due to warming water temperatures and low flows. The restrictions include what are commonly known as “hoot owl” closures, which means fishing is closed from 2 p.m. to midnight, and some full fishing closures. The closures and restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve. The […]
Montana Department of Commerce awards grants to Native-owned small businesses
The Montana Department of Commerce today announced $86,500 in funding to support the growth of 14 Native American-owned small businesses through the Tribal Tourism Digital Business Development Grant at the Montana Department of Commerce. “Native-owned and tourism-related businesses were hit especially hard by COVID-19,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. “As these businesses look ahead to a brighter […]
Glacier’s Going-to-the-Sun Road opens
Going-to-the-Sun Road officially opened this morning for the 2021 summer season, Glacier National Park announced Friday. The road may now be accessed by motorized vehicles all the way through from both the West Glacier and St. Mary entrances. An entry reservation ticket in addition to an entrance pass is required for access to Going-to-the-Sun Road via […]
Gov. Gianforte donates salary to One Health Bighorn in Hardin
Gov. Greg Gianforte toured One Health Bighorn last week and contributed his governor’s salary from the first quarter of 2021 to the federally qualified health center in Hardin, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office. One Health Bighorn serves communities in southeast Montana, including providing comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services. “We face […]
Fire danger high in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park officials declared “high fire danger” in the park, and reiterated regulations aimed to help curb the potential of wildfire. Currently, there are no active wildland fires in the park. And no restrictions are in place or planned at this time. Park officials remind visitors: Campfires are only permitted within established fire rings […]
Glacier: Park sees record 2021 through May
Glacier National Park counted its highest visitation year-to-date through May on record, the park said Thursday in a news release. The park hosted 170,277 visitors in May 2021, a 2% increase from May 2019 (167,403), according to the news release. (May 2020 cannot be used as a good year-to-year comparison due to the park being […]
Yellowstone National Park continues free day permits for horseback
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park will continue issuing free day permits to individuals who ride or lead stock such as horses and mules on park trails this summer. Launched in 2017, the free permit system helps park managers understand where, when and how many stock users visit the park. This information is important in […]
Glacier: Prepare for crowds in 2021; some campsites still closed
More locations and services in Glacier National Park are gradually opening as summer gets closer, the park said in a news release Tuesday. Glacier National Park said it is offering additional services and visitor opportunities as the summer season approaches. The new Going-to-the-Sun Road Ticketed Entry reservation system took effect May 28, 2021. Entry reservation […]
Yellowstone National Park reminds visitors of boating guidelines
Yellowstone National Park encourages the public to get ready for boating and fishing season, which begins May 29. Boaters and anglers should clean, drain and dry all boats and equipment prior to arriving in the park to minimize the risk of introducing aquatic invasive species into Yellowstone’s waters. Watercraft equipped with sealed internal ballast tanks […]