Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

And the tabloids worry about the end of the world coming from an eruptions of the Yellowstone caldera, eh? Turns out there are other kinds of earth-shattering disruptions. Fwew!

We regret to inform of an incident at our Canyon Village location in which an armed man making threats with a firearm got into an altercation with our local park rangers resulting in the assailant's death and the injury of one of our law enforcement rangers. The ranger is in stable condition and is being treated. The incident is currently under investigation. No threat to the public remains, but the scene will remain closed for the investigation.

We would like to take the opportunity to remind visitors that while federal law allows those who can legally possess firearms to do so within our borders, hunting and discharge of firearms within the designated park areas is prohibited. Various jurisdictions have varying laws regarding the possession and use of firearms, and it is the responsibility of the individual to know and follow these laws. Federal law prohibits firearms in certain facilities in the park regions (such as visitor centers and government offices): those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

Note that we also recommend the use of products like bear spray and other proven methods to protect against wildlife. These are much, much more effective than relying on a firearm for protection.

Lastly, it is the opinion of this officer that we'd like to remind citizens and visitors alike that with rights come responsibilities. It takes a real adult to safely and responsibly carry a weapon. This includes being emotionally mature and practicing effective adult communication. A gun doesn't make you a man. You have to become responsible adult first.

Well, we survived the end of the world...again...

I've got a craving for tacos. Anyone want a taco?

The low snowpacks are troubling.