News

A visitor from Utah was injured by a bison in a thermal area near Old Faithful on Monday evening.

On Monday the fire continued to torch and actively burn in isolated spots with in the perimeter of the fire.  Fire crews walked the perimeter on Monday and got a better determination of the size.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the release of a USDA Forest Service report showing the economic importance of America’s National Forests and Grasslands to rural communities across the country.

In late July 2010, 12 Arizona youth will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore Grand Canyon National Park with some of our country’s most enthusiastic outdoor leaders and photography professionals.

The body of an Oklahoma man missing in Yellowstone National Park since May has been discovered.

Winds moved the Beach Fire to the north and east on Monday, with the east flank of the fire bumping up against the west side of last year’s Arnica Fire. Aerial mapping estimated the fire at 385 acres late Monday afternoon.  75 people are currently assigned to the fire.

The fire grew very little over night and again this afternoon gusty thunderstorm winds are expected to progress across the area. The increased afternoon winds associated with the thunderstorms will most likely continue to move the fire into the crowns of the trees and cause it to spread.  Helicopters will continue to cool the hottest spots of the fire with water bucket drops as crews.

The Beach Fire was discovered Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon, gusty thunderstorm winds caused the fire to move into the crowns and spread.  As of 9PM, the fire is estimated at 150 acres.

Firefighters are working to suppress a small fire located near the center of Yellowstone National Park.

The identity of an angler who died Thursday in Yellowstone National Park while fishing has been released. The victim is 65-year old Frank Jaszcz of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.