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Yellowstone Today a National Park Service Publication for Yellowstone Visitors Yellowstone Today A National Park Service Publication For Yellowstone Visitors Spring 1995 * Information * Regulations & Safety * Activities - Important road information for all visitors - Spring road openings Madison-Old Faithful East Entrance Spring weather is unpredictable; roads Major construction begins this year on Road construction on the East Entrance may be closed temporarily by weather the Madison to Old Faithful road on the Road (see arrow) will continue this year. due to a given year's snow conditions. park's west side (see arrow). From road From road opening on May 1 through Snow tires or chains may be required. opening on April 15 through May 31, June 15, the road will be open with up this section of road will be open with to 30 minute delays. Starting June 16, Weather permitting, tentative road up to 30 minute delays. Starting June 1, access will be more limited; see the map opening dates for automobiles are: access will be more limited; see the map on the back page of this newspaper for Mammoth to Norn's—April 15 on the back page of this newspaper for the full 1995 construction schedule. West Entrance to Norris to Canyon the full 1995 construction schedule. to Mud Volcano—April 15 Hikers and Anglers: For Information on West Entrance to Old Faithful—April 15 Hikers and Anglers: For information on trailhead access in the construction zone, East and South Entrances—May 1 trailhead access, ask a ranger at the Old please ask a ranger at the Lake Ranger Cooke City to Sunlight Basin Rd.—May 5 Faithful Visitor Center. Station or Fishing Bridge Visitor Center. Old Faithful to West Thumb—May 12 Note: Construction will affect only the Tower Junction to Canyon—May 27 •• More about the roads section from East Entrance to Sedge Sunlight Basin Road to Red Lodge Bay. Lake Butte Overlook is closed for (Beartooth Pass)—May 27 Road construction is perennial in Yellow­ These needs are now being addressed the year. Facilities at Fishing Bridge will stone. In general, park roads have either under a 20-year, $300 million Federal operate as usual (see p. 11). Some roads will open as conditions recently been repaired or reconstructed, Lands Highway Program for Yellowstone S~ ' • '• ' '. *s allow for bicycle travel only. The or are scheduled for repair or reconstruc­ National Park. In addition to the major Mammoth-Norris Road is scheduled to tion. Approximately 80% of main park construction described above, road Cyclists, walkers: beware! open for bikes on Saturday, March 25. roads (about 185 miles) are in a structur­ repair crews will be working in other Motorcyclists & bicyclists: Other roads, with the exception of ally deficient state—with poor quality road areas of the park throughout the 1995 Yellowstone roads can be very rough, Madison to Old Faithful, will tentatively bases failing under the weight, speed, season. Thank you for your patience with large potholes. Please ride with care! open for bikes on Saturday, April 1. and volume of modem traffic for which with our road construction efforts. Pedestrians: Be cautious when walking, they were not designed. Harsh winter especially near roadways and/or In congested areas. Please walk with care! For current road information, call weather and short construction seasons (307) 344-7381 (long distance from provide additional challenges. some park locations). Non-Profit Organization UJS. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 104 Livingston, MT 59047 ^owstone Association Yellowstone Today, which is distributed to visitors at park entrances, is published four times a year by the naturalist staff of Yellowstone National Park. As a member of the Yellowstone Associa­ tion, you have contributed a portion of the production costs of this publication, which is a major source of information for the millions of people who visit the park each year. The Yellowstone Association operates book sales facilities in visitor A photo like this can only be obtained with a telephoto lens and much patient waiting. NPSHh photo centers and museums; YA staff provide information and assistance to park visitors throughout the season. Ultimately, — Wildlife needs your help i Index much of YA's revenue is returned to the park's educational, interpretive and Needed: Park visitors who care about Do not approach wildlife at close Park map Page 12 research programs. As a YA member, Yellowstone's wildlife enough to nol range. Their most basic needs include Grand Teton 2 you are a vital part of the team that disturb them. space to graze and roam, free from the Visitor centers. 3 strives to preserve Yellowstone "For influences of humans. When denied this, Safety 5 the Benefit and Enjoyment of Future The wildlife of Yellowstone is a special they may become stressed. There's a Regulations 6 Generations." treasure—shared by every past, present, simple way to know if you are disturb­ Campgrounds 6 and future visitor to the park. In order to ing wildlife: if you cause an animal to Emergency - dial 911 Hiking, bear safety 7 thrive—and in some cases, in order to move, you are too close. For more Contact a ranger 344-7381 survive—these animals need our respect. information on wildlife and human safety, Wolves 8 You can help by following the simple rule see page 5. Fishing 9 Q Printed on recycled paper with soy ink below, and by encouraging other park Commercial services 11 visitors to do likewise. 2 - YELLOWSTONE TODAY, Spring 1995 From the What's so special about Yellowstone?! Yellowstone is, among other things, the Superintendent first, oldest and possibly most famous national park in the world. A new season, I welcome you to a special time of year and especially National Parks Week in Yellowstone National Park. (May 22-28), provide an appropriate time to reflect on the many reasons Spring is a season of growth and that Yellowstone is so special...and renewal. Those of you venturing to so famous. These include: Yellowstone, always memorable for its numerous thermal and other features, Yellowstone's Size will find the park replete with newborn It is one of the largest national parks wildlife between April and June. But you in the lower 48 states. Yellowstone will also find a winter season not entirely encompasses 3,472 square miles and is willing to give way to spring, and 2.2 million acres (899,136 hectares) in indications of the timeless struggle size. The park measures 63 miles (101 for survival by wildlife. km) north to south and 54 miles (84 km) east to west. Spring is a time of gentle beauty, but also a time for careful planning. Be Yellowstone's Geology prepared for cold weather, possible There are more geysers and hot springs sudden storms and hazardous roads. here than in all the rest of the world put Information to help you stay safe and together. In all, Yellowstone has approxi­ to protect the park can be found else­ mately 10,000 thermal features and where in this newspaper. about 200 active geysers.The central portion of the park encompasses one of We benefit today from the care past the world's largest calderas (collapsed generations have given Yellowstone. volcanic craters), measuring 30 by 40 This is fitting, since it is for both pres­ miles (48 by 64 km). ervation and use that national parks have been set aside. Our care now Yellowstone's Wildlife will help keep the park a priceless, Yellowstone has a greater number of a wild gift for future generations. During greater variety of wild animals in their National Park Week (May 22-28), we natural habitat than anywhere else in the will celebrate these unique values. We 48 contiguous states. These include: hope your spring adventure in Yellow­ 6 species of ungulates stone is safe, fulfilling and unforgettable. (hoofed animals) —Superintendent Mike Finley 2 species of bears Approximately 50 other mammals Old Faithful Geyser is only one of thousands of thermal NPS file photo 13 native species of fish features which lend to Yellowstone's worldwide reputation. 6 species of reptiles 4 species of amphibians It is one of the last remaining grizzly bear habitats in the contiguous 48 states. mm Grand Teton National Park information It has the largest concentration of elk To the south of Yellowstone, Grand Teewinot, for complete information Roads—Teton Park Road opens to found anywhere in the world. It has Teton National Park offers spectacular about services and facilities, and a more vehicles on May 1. The Moose-Wilson birdlife that includes rare and threatened scenery, numerous hiking opportunities, detailed map of Grand Teton National Road opens to vehicles about May 1. species. It has the top three trout fishing and its own set of campgrounds, Park. Newspapers are available at visitor Entrance Stations—Open May 1. streams in the world. Wild buffalo have exhibits, and other activities. Pick up centers and entrance stations. survived in Yellowstone since primitive a copy of the park newspaper, the Campgrounds—Open as follows: Gros times. Ventre, April 10; Signal Mountain, May 6; Colter Bay, May 20; Jenny Lake, May 20; Yellowstone Lake Lizard Creek, June 3. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest, highest, and coldest lakes in North Lodging—Open as follows: Domans America—136 square miles (35,220 Spur Ranch Cabins, open year round; hectares) in surface area, with 110 miles Signal Mountain Lodge, May 13; Colter (176 km) of shoreline, and dimensions Bay Cabins, May 12; Flagg Ranch of 20 miles long by 14 miles wide Village, May 15; Jackson Lake Lodge, (32 by 22 km). Its average depth is May 26; Jenny Lake Lodge, May 27. 139 feet (42 m); maximum depth is Other lodging can be found in Jackson, 390 feet (118 m) or more.
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