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sports23 days ago

MLB Explores National Park Game, Drawing Sharp Pushback from Conservationists

Major League Baseball has inquired with the Trump administration about hosting a regular-season game in a national park, with Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming emerging as a primary candidate. While the White House clarified that the initiative is driven by MLB and not a presidential directive, the proposal has sparked significant controversy among conservationists and local officials. National Park Service Deputy Director Frank Lands recently toured three potential sites within the park, though no permits have been issued and the 2027 schedule is already finalized, making 2028 the earliest possible date for such an event.

via espn.com|

#grand-teton #mlb #national-parks

sports23 days ago

MLB probes Grand Teton for national park game amid White House denial and conservation backlash

Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about hosting a game in a national park, with officials scouting Grand Teton National Park. The White House denies this is a presidential priority, and no permits have been granted. Conservation groups and local officials strongly oppose the idea, calling it a radical departure from park traditions. The earliest possible date for such a game is 2028, as the 2027 schedule is already set.

via Bleacher Report|

#field-of-dreams #grand-teton #mlb

sports-and-policy23 days ago•3 min saved

MLB Explores Building Ballpark in Grand Teton Amid Park Service Scrutiny

Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration regarding the possibility of hosting a game at Grand Teton National Park. While the White House denies this is a presidential priority, officials from the National Park Service have already scouted three potential sites within the park. The proposal, which follows the success of MLB’s Field of Dreams events, has drawn sharp criticism from conservation groups and local officials who view it as a radical departure from the purpose of protected federal lands. No permits have been granted, and the earliest possible date for such a game is 2028 due to the current schedule.

via The Washington Post|

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environment1 year ago•4 min saved

National Parks to Stay Partially Open Amid Government Shutdown

The US government shutdown has led to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks remaining partly open with limited services, reduced staffing, and closures of visitor centers, while some facilities like campgrounds remain accessible. The plan, opposed by former park superintendents, aims to protect sensitive resources but has raised concerns about the impact on visitors and local businesses. Parks will operate with about 36% of staff, and emergency services will be limited.

via WyoFile|

#environment #government-shutdown #grand-teton

health1 year ago•5 min saved

Rabies Risk as Bat Colony Discovered in Grand Teton Lodge

Hundreds of guests at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park may have been exposed to rabies after a bat colony was found nesting in the lodge's attic, prompting health officials to conduct risk assessments and recommend preventive treatments for those potentially exposed. No bats tested positive for rabies as of now, but the incident highlights the importance of caution around wildlife, especially bats, which are a common rabies carrier.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#bat-colony #exposure #grand-teton