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Often described as "America's best idea," Yellowstone National Park was set aside by Congress in 1872 to protect its wildlife and natural wonders for
the enjoyment of all Americans - past, present, and future. Located in the rugged mountain country of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, Yellowstone is
one of the last remaining vestiges of American wilderness in the lower 48 states.
Yellowstone is home to hundreds of wildlife species including bald eagles, trumpeter swans, elk, bison, bears and wolves. Preserved within
Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the
Yellowstone and is the headwaters to three major river systems - the Yellowstone, Snake, and Green.
Eating Organic while visiting Yellostone National Park
Visit Montana community co-ops and natural food groceries. The closest organic food outlets to the park in Montana are in Bozeman, which is
located 90 miles from the west and north gates to Yellowstone National Park. The Bozeman Community Food Co-op provides a wide selection of
organic (and locally grown) vegetables, diary and grocery selections. The co-op also has a deli that includes free-range chicken and grass-fed beef. A
quick Internet search will bring up their website. Other co-ops and natural food groceries can be found in Missoula and Billings, Montana.
Try Wyoming natural food stores. Cody, Wyoming, is located 60 miles from the east gate of Yellowstone National Park. There are two small health
or natural food stores, neither of which offers an organic vegetable selection. Mountain High Health Foods focuses primarily on supplements with a
small selection of groceries. Whole Foods Trading Company offers a nice selection of groceries with a small bulk selection and frozen foods. Whole
Foods also offers a good selection of supplements and other health related product lines.
Patronize traditional grocery stores in Cody, Wyoming. Albertsons is working hard to increase the availability of organic vegetables in Cody. They
have changed produce distributors to increase their organic selection and decrease the cost of eating healthy. Albertsons also offers a small selection of
other organic products, including coffee and dairy.
Spend a day at the farmers market in Bozeman, Montana. The Chamber of Commerce advises that consumers check their calendar for exact dates and
times. Go to www.bozemanchamber.com for more information.
Check out the farmers market in Cody, Wyoming every Thursday afternoon in the Albertsons parking lot. This is a nice little market with a great
selection of fruits, vegetables, and other products like gluten-free bread. Please note that not all of the farmers are organic or non-pesticide. Be sure to
verify with each farmer that you are buying organic. The Wayfaring Traveler Ranch is often found at this market. They grow their produce both
sustainable and organic.
Order a meal at the Montana Community Co-op's superior deli. In Helena, 90 minutes northwest from Bozeman, the Real Food Market and Deli
provides an excellent menu of vegetarian dishes.
How Snowmobiles Harm the Park
Information provided by the Sierra Club
More than a decade ago the Park Service began to study the impacts of snowmobiling on Yellowstone's air quality, wildlife, natural quiet, human
health and visitor experience. Upon review of the Park Service's analysis, the Environmental Protection Agency described the findings as "among the
most thorough and substantial science base that we have seen supporting a NEPA document." These studies concluded:
Snowmobiles cause air and water pollution. In the 1990's, the highest carbon monoxide levels measured in the United States were found at the West
Yellowstone park entrance. On an average weekend, snowmobiles pour out more pollution in Yellowstone than automobiles emit in the park in an
entire year. These pollutants include but are not limited to carbon monoxide, ozone, and carcinogens such as benzene.
Snowmobile exhaust poses a significant health risk to Park Service employees. Pollution resulting from these machines became so severe in the
mid-nineties that the Park Service had to install a special ventilation system to pump fresh air into ranger booths to protect the health of park
employees. Today, park employees in Yellowstone are issued gas masks to ward off headaches, dizziness, and nausea that result from exposure to
high levels of snowmobile exhaust.
Snowmobile engine noise shatters Yellowstone's natural quiet. The whine of snowmobiles penetrates up to 10 miles into the wilderness surrounding
Yellowstone's winter travelways making it virtually impossible for the average visitor to escape the roar of these machines. The chronic noise drowns
out the sounds of the region, often some of the Park's most popular visitor attractions: the bubbling of it's hot springs, the howl of it's wolves, and
even the gushing of Old Faithful.
Snowmobile use threatens Yellowstone's unique wildlife. The Park's wildlife, including bison, elk, and wolves, are impacted by both the noise and the
speed of these machines. By scaring wildlife away from prime foraging areas and causing them to expend important energy reserves, snowmobiles
represent a significant strain on animals already stressed by harsh winter conditions.
Snowmobile use conflicts with the visitor experiences of others. The whine and roar of snowmobiles disrupt the parks natural sights, sounds, and the
very values that make Yellowstone special. The constant noise produced by these machines frightens wildlife and forces other visitors and park
employees to wear earplugs. The haze that results from snowmobile exhaust also decreases visibility and restricts scenic views in certain parts of the
Park, even clouding the spectacle of Old Faithful.
Snowcoaches: the clear (and cleaner) alternative
With an average 3 million visitors a year, Yellowstone is one of our nation's most popular parks. The Administration has an obligation to ensure the
health and safety of Americans who visit the park, and snowcoaches provide that opportunity. Prior to announcing its decision in January of 2001,
the Park Service weighed a number of options before determining that a phase out of snowmobiles in favor of an expanded snowcoach system was the
only way to adequately ensure protection of parks resources and visitor health.
Having operated in Yellowstone for four decades, the move toward an expanded snowcoach system would ensure adequate and equal public access
while also protecting the park's clean air, unique wildlife, and visitor and employee health.
the enjoyment of all Americans - past, present, and future. Located in the rugged mountain country of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, Yellowstone is
one of the last remaining vestiges of American wilderness in the lower 48 states.
Yellowstone is home to hundreds of wildlife species including bald eagles, trumpeter swans, elk, bison, bears and wolves. Preserved within
Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the
Yellowstone and is the headwaters to three major river systems - the Yellowstone, Snake, and Green.
Eating Organic while visiting Yellostone National Park
Visit Montana community co-ops and natural food groceries. The closest organic food outlets to the park in Montana are in Bozeman, which is
located 90 miles from the west and north gates to Yellowstone National Park. The Bozeman Community Food Co-op provides a wide selection of
organic (and locally grown) vegetables, diary and grocery selections. The co-op also has a deli that includes free-range chicken and grass-fed beef. A
quick Internet search will bring up their website. Other co-ops and natural food groceries can be found in Missoula and Billings, Montana.
Try Wyoming natural food stores. Cody, Wyoming, is located 60 miles from the east gate of Yellowstone National Park. There are two small health
or natural food stores, neither of which offers an organic vegetable selection. Mountain High Health Foods focuses primarily on supplements with a
small selection of groceries. Whole Foods Trading Company offers a nice selection of groceries with a small bulk selection and frozen foods. Whole
Foods also offers a good selection of supplements and other health related product lines.
Patronize traditional grocery stores in Cody, Wyoming. Albertsons is working hard to increase the availability of organic vegetables in Cody. They
have changed produce distributors to increase their organic selection and decrease the cost of eating healthy. Albertsons also offers a small selection of
other organic products, including coffee and dairy.
Spend a day at the farmers market in Bozeman, Montana. The Chamber of Commerce advises that consumers check their calendar for exact dates and
times. Go to www.bozemanchamber.com for more information.
Check out the farmers market in Cody, Wyoming every Thursday afternoon in the Albertsons parking lot. This is a nice little market with a great
selection of fruits, vegetables, and other products like gluten-free bread. Please note that not all of the farmers are organic or non-pesticide. Be sure to
verify with each farmer that you are buying organic. The Wayfaring Traveler Ranch is often found at this market. They grow their produce both
sustainable and organic.
Order a meal at the Montana Community Co-op's superior deli. In Helena, 90 minutes northwest from Bozeman, the Real Food Market and Deli
provides an excellent menu of vegetarian dishes.
How Snowmobiles Harm the Park
Information provided by the Sierra Club
More than a decade ago the Park Service began to study the impacts of snowmobiling on Yellowstone's air quality, wildlife, natural quiet, human
health and visitor experience. Upon review of the Park Service's analysis, the Environmental Protection Agency described the findings as "among the
most thorough and substantial science base that we have seen supporting a NEPA document." These studies concluded:
Snowmobiles cause air and water pollution. In the 1990's, the highest carbon monoxide levels measured in the United States were found at the West
Yellowstone park entrance. On an average weekend, snowmobiles pour out more pollution in Yellowstone than automobiles emit in the park in an
entire year. These pollutants include but are not limited to carbon monoxide, ozone, and carcinogens such as benzene.
Snowmobile exhaust poses a significant health risk to Park Service employees. Pollution resulting from these machines became so severe in the
mid-nineties that the Park Service had to install a special ventilation system to pump fresh air into ranger booths to protect the health of park
employees. Today, park employees in Yellowstone are issued gas masks to ward off headaches, dizziness, and nausea that result from exposure to
high levels of snowmobile exhaust.
Snowmobile engine noise shatters Yellowstone's natural quiet. The whine of snowmobiles penetrates up to 10 miles into the wilderness surrounding
Yellowstone's winter travelways making it virtually impossible for the average visitor to escape the roar of these machines. The chronic noise drowns
out the sounds of the region, often some of the Park's most popular visitor attractions: the bubbling of it's hot springs, the howl of it's wolves, and
even the gushing of Old Faithful.
Snowmobile use threatens Yellowstone's unique wildlife. The Park's wildlife, including bison, elk, and wolves, are impacted by both the noise and the
speed of these machines. By scaring wildlife away from prime foraging areas and causing them to expend important energy reserves, snowmobiles
represent a significant strain on animals already stressed by harsh winter conditions.
Snowmobile use conflicts with the visitor experiences of others. The whine and roar of snowmobiles disrupt the parks natural sights, sounds, and the
very values that make Yellowstone special. The constant noise produced by these machines frightens wildlife and forces other visitors and park
employees to wear earplugs. The haze that results from snowmobile exhaust also decreases visibility and restricts scenic views in certain parts of the
Park, even clouding the spectacle of Old Faithful.
Snowcoaches: the clear (and cleaner) alternative
With an average 3 million visitors a year, Yellowstone is one of our nation's most popular parks. The Administration has an obligation to ensure the
health and safety of Americans who visit the park, and snowcoaches provide that opportunity. Prior to announcing its decision in January of 2001,
the Park Service weighed a number of options before determining that a phase out of snowmobiles in favor of an expanded snowcoach system was the
only way to adequately ensure protection of parks resources and visitor health.
Having operated in Yellowstone for four decades, the move toward an expanded snowcoach system would ensure adequate and equal public access
while also protecting the park's clean air, unique wildlife, and visitor and employee health.