On Monday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke finalized the withdrawal of more than 30,000 acres of federal lands in southwest Montana’s Paradise Valley from mining for 20 years, subject to valid existing rights.
"Winter hours" doesn't mean limited access to the Boiling River. We were surprised to read how EARLY in the morning you can soak in the warm water down near Gardiner.
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell yesterday announced a two-year moratorium on mineral exploration near Yellowstone National Park for the next two years.