Alaska State

(The Center Square) - Alaska tribes and environmental groups praised a decision by the Biden administration to keep protections on 28 million acres of land. The Trump administration announced late in the former president's term that it would withdraw restrictions on the land. The Biden administration halted the withdrawal, opened the issue up for public comment and held 19 community meetings, according to a news release from the Bureau of Land Management. The department received more than 15,000 comments.

Biden administration keeps restrictions on 28 million acres in Alaska

The Hill

The Biden administration announced Tuesday it was protecting 28 million acres of public lands in Alaska, reversing a Trump administration effort to open them up to development. The move protects the lands from activities including mining and oil and gas extraction.  The decision is not a surprise because the administration indicated earlier this year it…

Biden administration protects 28M acres of Alaska public lands, reversing Trump

Utah State

Sunset Magazine

The geological marvel known as Double Arches in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah fell suddenly last week.

The Iconic Double Arches in Utah Have Collapsed

Colorado State

Nederland, CO

Robb Report















	A sprawling Colorado ranch owned by the Walton family just hit the market. Nestled amid a scenic alpine valley tucked into the peaks of the Front Range, about 30 minutes from Boulder and just outside the historic town of Nederland, the entire spread is asking a substantial $48.5 million. That includes several structures paired with a wealth of recreational pursuits, plus the notoriety of having once served as an 1880s mining base camp, an Arabian horse-breeding operation, and a recording site for legendary musicians ranging from Michael Jackson to Stevie Nicks.Ultimate Homes: This Soaring $45 Million Penthouse in N.Y.C. Has Epic Sunrise-to-Sunset...

A Colorado Ranch Tied to Walmart’s Founding Family Seeks $48.5 Million

Montana State

Billings, MT

Mediaite

Former President Donald Trump’s private airplane was forced to make an emergency landing in Billings, Montana, on Friday after it suffered a mechanical issue, according to reports. Scripps reported Trump was supposed to land in Bozeman – about 140 miles west of the Billings – for a rally he...

JUST IN: Trump’s Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Montana After ‘Mechanical Issue’

Wyoming State

The clock is ticking for the Kelly Parcel, a 640-acre plot adjacent to the Grand Teton National Park’s southern boundary. Wyoming state land commissioners are pressured to sell land, which resulted in the Kelly Parcel being put up for public auction last year. The pressure comes from a constitutional agreement that many Western states made that requires the states to raise money from public lands. Revenue is typically generated by leasing the land for grazing, recreation, or selling of the land. The Kelly Parcel only raises around $2,800 annually; the minuscule income has prompted the Wyoming land commissioners to find an alternative to bring in revenue from the land.

The Race is on For Wyoming to Sell Land to Grand Teton National Park Before it’s Sold to Developers

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Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

A-Z-Animals

Mountain lions are beautiful, graceful predators who hunt by night. How many of them live in the United States? We’ve done the research and gathered the facts. Meet the Mountain Lion The mountain lion (Puma concolor) is also known as the cougar, panther, or puma. The cougar is one of the big cat species native […]

Mountain Lion (Cougar) Population by State in 2024

Around these parts, there’s nothing we love more than the history of Arctic/Antarctic exploration, the Cold War and big ass vehicles that made both possible. So when my favorite YouTuber Calum actually found another overland train still in existence, this one used to resupply nuclear missile detection sites hidden deep in the underbrush of a small museum in rural Alaska, it was like seeing an old friend but for the first time.

Massive Overland Train Left To Rot In Alaska Protected America From Russki Attack During The Cold War

Idaho State

Stanley, ID

Firefighters work along Idaho Highway 21 west of Stanley to fight the Wapiti Fire on Aug. 26, 2024. (Courtesy of U.S. Forest Service/ Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1) Firefighters have been working through the night to protect homes as Idaho’s Wapiti Fire increased to more than 70,000 acres...

Idaho’s Wapiti Fire surpasses 70,000 acres; containment at 0%

Adventure On SI

One of the most famous double arches in Utah has collapsed according to the National Park Service.

One of Utah's Most Iconic Arches Collapses According to National Park Service

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Have you ever wondered about the history behind Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument? Located in Montana, this site marks the famous battle where General Custer made his last stand. The battle took place in 1876 between the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry and a coalition of Native American tribes, including the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Today, visitors can walk the grounds, view memorials, and learn about the events that unfolded here. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, Little Bighorn Battlefield offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history. Ready to step back in time?

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument – Montana’s Custer’s Last Stand

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Daily Montanan

Two Montana men were indicted last month by a federal grand jury in Alaska on counts related to their illegal killing and transport of a brown bear on a national wildlife refuge in May 2022. Richard McAtee, 46, and Arlon Franz, 51, were indicted by the U.S. District Court of Alaska grand jury on July […]

Two Montana men indicted in illegal brown bear killing in Alaska

Don Hall is an avid snowmobiler, but instead of heading for the hills each winter in search of deep powder, he takes an older snowmachine to lower elevations nearer the snow line. There’s a reason the Riverton resident prefers the lower zones despite the rocks, fences and sage most riders avoid: That’s where the coyotes are.

Wyoming allows snowmobilers to run down wildlife. Despite global outrage, it may stay legal.

GreenMatters

Beavers have been extinct in the wilds of England for some 400 years after hunters decimated populations while killing them for their skin and other attributes. In recent years, conservationists have started working to change that by breeding beavers in small areas and slowly reintroducing them to waterfront communities and areas with rivers and streams.Many conservationists have found themselves ready to reintroduce beavers back into the wild before the local government has approved the wildlife releases, prompting some to take matters into their own hands via a tactic many call "beaver bombing." While the cute-sounding method does seem to have...

"Beaver Bombing" Explained: Why Conservationists Are Taking Desperate Measures

WEKU

National Park Service officials said harsh weather, including wind and rain, have led to erosion and spalling, which occurs when fragments of stone chip or break off.

A geological feature called the 'Double Arch' in southern Utah has collapsed

NewsBreak

Feds will keep large-scale development ban in place on 28 million acres in Alaska

A female caribou runs near Teshekpuk Lake in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska on June 12, 2022. The Teshekpuk Caribou Herd gives birth to its...

Feds will keep large-scale development ban in place on 28 million acres in Alaska

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