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by MGoBlue
Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:37 am
Forum: Yellowstone Trip Reports
Topic: Four healthy peregrine chicks have hatched (no photos)
Replies: 2
Views: 4573

Four healthy peregrine chicks have hatched (no photos)

As of yesterday (17 June) the peregrines have four fluffy
chicks. Their scrape is easily seen from the second pullout
South of the Calcite Springs Overlook. We we fortunate to see
the parents handing off lunch and feeding the kiddies. Photos later.
by MGoBlue
Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:55 am
Forum: Yellowstone Trip Reports
Topic: June 10 to June 15 (No Photos)
Replies: 2
Views: 4769

June 10 to June 15 (No Photos)

Great visit so far! We’ve mostly skipped the bear circuses around Tower-Roosevelt but have still seen lots of black bears. No grizzlies so far. Saw a nice cross fox along the Upper Terrace Drive at MHS. Lamar Canyon: ospreys and red tails on the usual nests plus two gorgeous bald eagles did a synchr...
by MGoBlue
Tue May 29, 2018 2:11 pm
Forum: Yellowstone Trip Reports
Topic: East entrance road closure
Replies: 2
Views: 4783

Re: East entrance road closure

Not sure exactly when they got it cleared but the road is open today.

FYI the recorded Road Conditions report is available to all by calling 307-344-2117
by MGoBlue
Tue May 29, 2018 2:05 pm
Forum: Yellowstone News
Topic: East entrance road closure 27 May 2018 (not June, typo corrected)
Replies: 3
Views: 7579

Re: East entrance road closure 27 June 2018

Sorry, Jim, my error!! I should have said 27 May, not June. Apparently the problem was a mud/rock slide which was cleared rather quickly and the road is open now. For future reference, the Road Conditions recorded message is available at 307-344-2117. You could call them directly any time you need t...
by MGoBlue
Sun May 27, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Yellowstone Trip Reports
Topic: East entrance road closure
Replies: 2
Views: 4783

East entrance road closure

YNP Road Conditions recorded message states that the road is closed from one half mile east of the East Entrance to the Pelican Barricade near Fishing Bridge due to a mud and rock slide
by MGoBlue
Sun May 27, 2018 3:43 pm
Forum: Yellowstone News
Topic: East entrance road closure 27 May 2018 (not June, typo corrected)
Replies: 3
Views: 7579

East entrance road closure 27 May 2018 (not June, typo corrected)

YNP Road Conditions recorded message state the road is closed due to a mud and rock slide
by MGoBlue
Sun Aug 13, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: Yellowstone News
Topic: Senior Park Pass cost is increasing
Replies: 5
Views: 38861

Re: Senior Park Pass cost is increasing

Yellvet, I agree wholeheartedly about the importance of bear boxes and you certainly seem to have identified a genuine need: replacing the "vintage" one at the Slough Creek handicap site, but I have to ask, had you previously tired to locate the person responsible for deciding what ones to replace a...
by MGoBlue
Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: Yellowstone Trip Reports
Topic: My Spring trip
Replies: 16
Views: 64220

Re: My Spring trip

Outstanding photos, Rik! Mind if I ask what camera and lens you're using these days?
by MGoBlue
Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:11 am
Forum: Yellowstone Trip Reports
Topic: My Spring trip
Replies: 16
Views: 64220

Re: My Spring trip

Nice report, Rik. Definitely some frustrations but there's never a bad day to be in the Park, and it sounds like you made the most of it!
by MGoBlue
Sat Jul 29, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Yellowstone Photography
Topic: My all-time favorite shots
Replies: 12
Views: 56676

Re: My all-time favorite shots

What a spectacular collection! Great to see your work again, Rik!