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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.

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...

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

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...

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

YNP Road Conditions recorded message state the road is closed due to a mud and rock slide

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...

Outstanding photos, Rik! Mind if I ask what camera and lens you're using these days?

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!

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