The alarm bells are ringing loudly regarding the potential sale of significant portions of land within Grand Teton National Park and other public lands. The sheer scale of the proposed land sales has ignited a firestorm of concern, with many advocates voicing their belief that such a drastic action would be irreversible.
This isn’t just a localized issue affecting only Wyoming residents; the implications reach far beyond state borders. Grand Teton, like other national parks, attracts tourists and recreation enthusiasts from across the country and the globe. Its economic impact extends far beyond Wyoming’s economy, creating ripple effects that would impact many states and localities.… Continue reading
A rogue ranger is meticulously documenting every National Park Service firing, driven by a belief that this information is crucial for public knowledge. This act of resistance, born from what they term a “Valentine’s Day Massacre” of terminations, involves a crowdsourced effort, gathering data from hundreds or even thousands of fellow rangers across the country.
This ranger, choosing anonymity to protect their job, has spent countless hours compiling this database. They believe the public has a right to understand the scale of these dismissals and the potential impact on the nation’s parks. The effort highlights the dedication and passion many rangers feel towards their work and the preservation of national park lands.… Continue reading
Laid-off Yosemite National Park employees hung an upside-down U.S. flag from El Capitan to protest recent firings and express concerns about potential privatization of public lands. This action, viewed by some as a sign of national distress, aimed to raise awareness of the issue and the impact of staffing cuts on park maintenance and operations. The Interior Department condemned the flag display as inappropriate, while protesters argued it highlighted the threat to America’s natural resources. The firings, affecting nearly 1000 National Park Service employees, are part of a broader trend of federal land reviews and potential resource extraction increases.
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Matt Underwood 
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