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The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input as it gathers information to develop a range of future changes that might be acceptable for areas at Yellowstone National Park's North Entrance and the boundary with Gardiner, Montana. The public has until June 18 to submit suggestions and comments.
"We know a lot of the issues," said park spokesman Al Nash. "We want to make sure we capture everyone's concerns and information. . . . There could be things other people see that we don't, and we're trying to tap into these ideas."
The most prominent gateway when tourists first began to visit Yellowstone, the North Entrance has problems today. They include traffic backups from the station where visitors enter and at Roosevelt Arch; safety issues for pedestrians and park employees across the entry area; the inability of large vehicles to negotiate the hairpin turn before the arch; a shortage of parking and amenities; congestion around the park's Gardiner transportation buildings; and motorists' confusion about how to enter from the intersection of Route 89 and Park Street in Gardiner.
NPS will use the comments to develop and assess a range of acceptable changes as it prepares an environmental assessment and improvement plan. They will be released this fall, when public comment will again be sought.
The Yellowstone Association will host a related open house at the headquarters building in Gardiner from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 8.
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| New! Package Programs for Small Groups | |
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We're pleased to announce a new series of programs specifically designed for groups of 5 to 30 people. Whether you're planning a family reunion or an outing for your local hiking club, we will ensure your trip to Yellowstone is a success. Packages include daily field trips with our expert naturalist guides, in-park transportation in a mini-van or mini-bus, use of professional spotting scopes and binoculars, and comfortable cabins with self-service kitchens at our new Yellowstone Overlook Field Campus located just minutes from the park's North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana. Rates begin at $90 per person per day. Space is available this summer and fall. Call our information specialists at 406-848-2400 to arrange a top quality program with Yellowstone's small group experts.
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Join Yellowstone Guardians and Receive a Free Tote | |
 If you're looking for an easy way to show your support for Yellowstone National Park please consider joining the Yellowstone Guardians monthly giving membership program. For as little as $10 a month-about the cost of a movie ticket-you can help preserve our world's first national park. Your monthly donation will help the Yellowstone Association support educational programs and projects in Yellowstone. If you are not already a member of the Yellowstone Association, we'd be honored to have you join this vital group of supporters. You will receive our newest book bag as a FREE thank-you gift. If you already support the Association on an annual basis, you, too, are eligible to become a Yellowstone Guardian and receive this gift as our way of saying thank you!
Refer to offer code: June10enews in the comments field on our website. Or contact us at 406-848-2400 to sign up. Limit one bag per Yellowstone Guardian membership. Offer ends June 30, 2010.
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| 2011 Yellowstone Calendar Now Available | |
 Start your year off in the heart of Yellowstone with the Yellowstone National Park 2011 calendar. Get up close and personal with America's first national park as each month guides you through the natural and cultural history of Yellowstone. Stunning photography and depictive captions let you enjoy this wonderland from the comfort of your own home. A great gift for all ages. Price: $12.95 ($11.01 for YA members)
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| Volunteers Needed This Winter | |
 If you love the magic of Yellowstone, consider spending the winter season volunteering with the Yellowstone Association. We are now accepting applications, and are looking for generous, hardworking, enthusiastic individuals and couples to support our mission to inspire, educate, and preserve. Our volunteers spend full seasons working in Yellowstone, play an integral role in our organization, and are a part of our Yellowstone family.
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