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UPDATE | Wyoming To Ease Covid-19 Restrictions At Month's End, Doesn't Ensure National Park Openings

Wyoming officials by month's end plan to ease off on restrictions put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus, but that doesn't mean access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks or other park system units in the state will quickly return.

Tour A National Park From The Comfort Of Your Couch

What do you do when you’re stuck at home, dreaming of the fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and trail adventures of a national park or other public land? You sit down to your computer and Google it! A little bit of web surfing can produce quite a few virtual tours created by the National Park Service for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Contributing editor Rebecca Latson lists some links that will take you on virtual tours where you can listen and learn about your favorite national park or a place you plan on visiting in the future, without ever moving from your couch.

Episode 6: The Dark Ranger And The Other Half Of The Park System

Kevin Poe, the original "dark ranger" of the National Park Service, discusses the dark, starry skies high over the National Park System in this week's episode of National Parks Traveler's podcast series. Contributing writer Kim O'Connell shares some insights from her research into how Venezuela's national parks are faring during these times of social and political turmoil in that country, and host Kurt Repanshek concludes the show with a look at some of the park system's "devilish" places.

Wyoming Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Let State Seize Yellowstone, Grand Teton

A Wyoming lawmaker, perhaps looking for his 15 minutes of fame, has introduced legislation to the state Legislature that would give Wyoming the authority to seize Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, or other federal properties (aside from military facilities) in the Cowboy State, if they are closed to the public due to lack of funding.

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