In an attempt to preserve the wildness and solitude of eastern Utah’s Canyonlands National Park, the National Park Service wants to restrict camping, backpacking and mountain biking in heavily used and ecologically important areas of the park. In a 66-page environmental assessment, the agency lays out five alternatives for managing backcountry use of the 337,000-acre […]
Recreation
Posted inFebruary 7, 1994: Can she save ecosystems?
A battle for turf on a flat-top mountain
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The aspen and conifer forests that cover most of Grand Mesa just east of here look peaceful from a distance. But up on top of the world’s largest flat-top mountain, recreational vehicle drivers are engaged in a protracted war with other forest visitors. It’s feet vs. machines. Hikers, skiers, hunters and […]
Posted inFebruary 7, 1994: Can she save ecosystems?
Judge tells wilderness outfitters to decamp the Frank
The Forest Service will no longer allow outfitter camps in Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness to feature propane refrigerators, wood cookstoves or piped water. These changes stem from rulings issued last fall by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas F. Hogan in response to a lawsuit filed by the environmental group, Wilderness Watch. […]
Posted inJanuary 24, 1994: Turmoil on the range
Lift construction suspended
Lift construction suspended Yellowstone National Park has suspended improvements on a small ski area in the park. Last month, workers began installing a used poma lift at Undine Falls ski area, five miles east of Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyo., to replace a rope tow that was considered unsafe. But after receiving phone calls and letters […]
Posted inJanuary 24, 1994: Turmoil on the range
Bullet holes in bungalows
Bullet holes in bungalows In Prescott, Ariz., living near a national forest can be dangerous. Stray slugs from target shooters have pockmarked residents’ hot tubs, porches, roofs and patio furniture. “They think they’re out in the middle of nowhere and they can just shoot,” says Carol Brownlow, a Prescott homeowner, in the Arizona Republic. On […]
Posted inDecember 27, 1993: Yellowstone
No driving in Zion?
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline No driving in Zion?.
Posted inDecember 27, 1993: Yellowstone
Barbee must apply for his job
Bruce Babbitt elevates the rank of superintendent for several national parks. To read this article, download this HCN issue in PDF format. This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Barbee must apply for his job.
Posted inDecember 27, 1993: Yellowstone
Park to scientists: Shut up!
Park Service scientists charge that the park suppressed research on grizzlies and elk foraging. To read this article, download this HCN issue in PDF format. This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Park to scientists: Shut up!.
Posted inDecember 27, 1993: Yellowstone
Firms milk park’s ‘wildlife’
National Park managers deliberate over whether or not theyshould charge biotechnical firms for extracting microbes fromYellowstone. To read this article, download this HCN issue in PDF format. This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Firms milk park’s ‘wildlife’.
Posted inDecember 27, 1993: Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Introduction to the lead stories on Yellowstone NationalPark. To read this article, download this HCN issue in PDF format. This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Yellowstone.
Posted inDecember 13, 1993: Jack Ward Thomas: Hail to the chief
Wanderlust West
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Wanderlust West.
Posted inDecember 13, 1993: Jack Ward Thomas: Hail to the chief
Put her at the top
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Put her at the top.
Posted inNovember 29, 1993: Butte, Montana, seeks a new life
Grand Central Canyon
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Grand Central Canyon.
Posted inNovember 29, 1993: Butte, Montana, seeks a new life
Ski resort slides into financial pit
The U.S. Forest Service cancells a special-use permit for the Valbois ski resort in Idaho. To read this article, download this HCN issue in PDF format. This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Ski resort slides into financial pit.
Posted inNovember 29, 1993: Butte, Montana, seeks a new life
How the auto and airplane teamed up to destroy the Grand Canyon
Bruce Babbitt’s plan to alleviate overcrowding at Grand Canyon involves eliminating cars, planes and Tusayan, Ariz. To read this article, download this HCN issue in PDF format. This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline How the auto and airplane teamed up to destroy the Grand Canyon.
Posted inNovember 15, 1993: The decline and fall of salmon
Death in Grand Canyon
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Death in Grand Canyon.
Posted inNovember 15, 1993: The decline and fall of salmon
A timely solution for the Hells Canyon river war
The Forest Service proposes a plan to appease jet-boaters and other river users in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. To read this article, download this HCN issue in PDF format. This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline A timely solution for the Hells Canyon river war.
Posted inNovember 1, 1993: Sunbelt confrontation
Water still flows towards money
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Water still flows towards money.
Posted inNovember 1, 1993: Sunbelt confrontation
Subterranean snacks no more
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Subterranean snacks no more.
Posted inNovember 1, 1993: Sunbelt confrontation
Sunbelt confrontation
Will Albuquerque roll over itspast to reach its future?