Aren't there enough trails?
November 14, 2008
New York Times
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Our number for snowmobiles in Yellowstone is zero, the number proposed by the Clinton administration. Had it been accepted, eight years ago, the winter economy of the communities surrounding Yellowstone would have long since adjusted. The transition from snowmobiles to snow coaches would be complete, and there is every likelihood that winter tourism would be up, in a quieter, cleaner, more pristine Yellowstone.
About Ben Beach
A graduate of Harvard with a law degree from Catholic University, Ben worked for The Wilderness Society from May 1984 to November 2011, making him our longest-serving staff member. He edited Wilderness magazine and our newsletter. Ben was also... More about Ben Beach
