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County health officials ask Yellowstone to close, while Glacier sees busy weekend
The counties are in Montana, but most of Yellowstone is in Wyoming. That's why I put the story here too.
County health officials ask Yellowstone to close, while Glacier sees busy weekend
BRETT FRENCH PATRICK REILLY Mar 23, 2020 Updated 8 hrs ago
Health officials in Park and Gallatin counties have called on Yellowstone National Park’s superintendent to lock the gates.
A Yellowstone spokesperson said park Superintendent Cam Sholly did not have a response to the requests. She instead said the agency is standing by recommendations it sent out on Friday regarding visitation during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The announcement said “park managers will continue to evaluate and adapt to changing COVID-19 guidance and adjust operations as needed. As of now, the park intends to maintain the regular opening schedule.”
Glacier Superintendent Jeff Mow was unable to comment on the possibility of further closures there. Flathead County hasn’t yet requested any.
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BRETT FRENCH PATRICK REILLY Mar 23, 2020 Updated 8 hrs ago
Health officials in Park and Gallatin counties have called on Yellowstone National Park’s superintendent to lock the gates.
A Yellowstone spokesperson said park Superintendent Cam Sholly did not have a response to the requests. She instead said the agency is standing by recommendations it sent out on Friday regarding visitation during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The announcement said “park managers will continue to evaluate and adapt to changing COVID-19 guidance and adjust operations as needed. As of now, the park intends to maintain the regular opening schedule.”
Glacier Superintendent Jeff Mow was unable to comment on the possibility of further closures there. Flathead County hasn’t yet requested any.
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