Yellowstone plan sharply curtails snowmobiles

Tools

Story Published: Oct 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM MST

Story Updated: Oct 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM MST

By Associated Press

CHEYENNE, Wyo.- The National Park Service has approved a plan to restrict snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park to less than half of last winter's limit.

Yellowstone announced Thursday it will allow up to 318 snowmobiles and up to 78 snowcoaches per day in the park for the next two winter seasons.

The park allowed 720 daily snow machine trips last winter.

The state of Wyoming opposes curtailing park snowmobile use because of the potential economic impact on surrounding communities.

The state has gone to court in hopes of blocking the reduction.

Current Weather

Icon
Current Temp 29.0 °F
Overcast
Video
More Weather

Upload directly from your mobile device.

Learn how

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

On Demand

Resources and info you need to prepare for the switch to DTV.

Stay Connected

Viewer Poll

Would you support a tax increase in Idaho to help offset the cuts in public education?

  • Yes.
  • No.
  • Not sure.

Connect with KIDK