The Pack Trail Fire continues to burn on Togwotee Pass — in part — due to “extreme” drought conditions.
Environment
Hikers on the Continental Divide Trail advised to avoid section near Dubois due to wildfire
The Leeds Creek Fire was first reported Aug. 1 in the Bridger Teton National Forest, about 18 miles southwest of the town of Dubois. Maps show it’s burning right through the Continental Divide Trail.
Wyoming leases Munger Mountain parcel in a win for local conservation groups
The joint conservation effort between several local government and conservation groups is expected to bring in at least $2.6 million in revenue for Wyomings public schools, with further revenue possible from enhancing the Munger recreation areas.
Permanent wildland firefighter pay raise passed by U.S. House, and advocates are hopeful
The National Federation of Federal Employees, which has been pushing hard for the reform, is hopeful of ultimate passage, pointing to significant bipartisan support for firefighter raises.
Flat Creek’s Thursday opening to anglers almost delayed by warm water
Nearly every local river or tributary of the Snake River drainage hit dangerously warm temperatures in July. Surpassing a certain temperature threshold has widespread impact on fish.
Angling in hot water: how higher temperatures are impacting river ecosystems and fishing outfitters
Earlier this month, a heat wave broke records across the country and also hit Wyoming hard. The increased heat is impacting rivers, fish and the guides that rely on them.
Yellowstone closes Biscuit Basin following hydrothermal explosion last week
The burst reached hundreds of feet into the air, destroying a nearby boardwalk and ejecting grapefruit-sized rocks tens to hundreds of feet away. Larger blocks weighing hundreds of pounds were found closer to the explosion site.
Hydrothermal explosion near Old Faithful startles tourists, but is not a precursor to a volcanic eruption
The hydrothermal explosion in Biscuit Basin damaged boardwalks and sent tourists running. But so far, there have been no reported injuries.
Grand Teton National Park taps local community to hear about priorities for management in the future
Grand Teton National Park hosted a public meeting at the Teton County Library in Jackson on July 16 to hear from folks about their hopes for the park for the next couple decades.
