A final rule implementing a long-term plan for snowmobiling in the park - and allowing temporary rules to remain in place this winter - was published in the Federal Register today, the last major hurdle for the Dec. 19 opening.
December 13, 2007
Yellowstone National Park set for winter opening next week
Utah: OHV opponents say ranger’s overwhelmed
Actually it’s the ranger’s saying this via a survey.
They want to see new enforcement measures for those who engage in “reckless and illegal off-roading,” such as the loss of hunting and fishing licenses or even the loss of the vehicle.
Rebels with a lost cause
These days, the anti-regulation lawyers still portray themselves as wizards, shooting bolts of legal lightning at the government agencies and power-hungry environmentalists who oppress them and their clients. In press releases, news and opinion articles and speeches, they boast about carrying out a crucial role.
Utah: Survey shines light on ORV unruliness
Over this year’s Easter break, a survey released Tuesday says, partiers at the off-road vehicle haven, Little Sahara Recreation Area in Juab County, blocked a section and forced women to bare their breasts before they were allowed to leave.
Gore: U.S. blocking progress in climate talks
When knew this was coming. The question that comes to mind is: Why didn’t Gore run for president if he’s worried about the next president not having the logical viewpoint on climate change?
BALI, Indonesia - Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, saying his country was “principally responsible” for blocking progress at the U.N. climate conference, advised delegates Thursday not to get angry, but to wait for the 2008 U.S. presidential election.