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In the market for an Italian restaurant? Cody’s Il Pardrino is once again for sale, according to a Youtube video posted on February 14th by Scott Richard of Richard Realty. The video’s description reads: IL Padrino Italian & American Restaurant is located in the heart of Cody, WY in the 1200 block of Sheridan Ave.…
Keep your eye on the South Fork’s ice. Park County Sheriff’s Office Division of Homeland Security has advised everyone in the area to note the condition of the ice in the river. There is absolutely no need for concern, says Director of the Division of Homeland Security Jack Tatum. He is keeping a monthly photo…
Bees? Laramie Community College in Cheyenne has announced the dates of their next three-day Wyoming Bee College. It’s a three-day conference from March 20th to the 22nd, dedicated entirely to beekeeping and the nature of our buzzing friends. The conference splits into six tracks: Become a Beekeeper Learning Curves Who Are They Queens and More…
For decades, mountain lions have been hunted in part because reducing their numbers will reduce their conflicts with humans and livestock. A new study suggests the exact opposite has happened. The study, which collected information from several decades across several states, analyzed the differences between 10 western states that permit cougar sport hunting and California,…
Yellowstone is undertaking multi-million-dollar upgrades of their employee housing. 50% of Yellowstone’s National Park Service employees live in park housing. This is a mixture of historic homes and trailers built between 1960 and 1983, some of which can be quite remote. These housing units have not seen any significant upgrades in decades. With Yellowstone’s visitation…
Park County airports have landed an influx of cash from the U.S. Department of Transportation. In an announcement yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao said that over $500 million dollars is being invested in the nation’s airports. This is a historic influx of funds to improve infrastructure and enhance the flying experience in…
The University of Wyoming Extension has published the state’s regulations for prescribed burns. Prescribed burns are an increasingly popular and effective way for landowners to manage their properties. The Extension’s publication focuses not on the methods but the laws and regulations that might get landowners in trouble if they do not observe the proper procedures.…
It’s pretty wet in Wyoming this year. A report from the Wyoming office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed that there’s been a healthy amount of precipitation in the state in 2020. In their report, Wyoming’s January precipitation was 95 to 105% of the average, current water year precipitation is averaging 90 to…
The Wyoming Nature Conservancy is making some changes to the Heart Mountain Ranch Preserve. Beginning this year, the Conservancy has announced the establishment of two seasonal closures. The preserve will be closed to unscheduled visitation from March 1st until the 1st Sunday in June and again from October 1st until December 30th. Public accessibility is…
Yellowstone Opens Second Public Comment Session for Yellowstone River Bridge
Andrew-Rossi
February 17, 2020
The National Park Service has opened another public comment session on proposals to replace the Yellowstone River Bridge in Yellowstone National Park. The bridge, built in the 1960s, is directly outside of Mammoth Hot Springs and only a few miles from the Northeast Entrance. The structure is deteriorating and the National Park Service is prioritizing visitor…