The Beartooth Highway is currently open for travel with no restrictions. Yellowstone National Park officials report that crews rebuilt a large section of the road near Soda Butte that was
washed out by high water June 24. Vehicle travel through the Lamar Valley will resume tonight at 7 p.m.
Park crews used specialized heavy equipment to repair approximately 200
feet of road that was damaged by high water at the confluence between the
Lamar River and Soda Butte Creek. Nearly 100 loads of rock and fill dirt
were needed to provide a stable roadbed and restore full lane width across
the undercut area.
A second high water area affecting the road two tenths of a mile downstream
from last Friday’s washout prompted crews to spend an additional day
stabilizing approximately 50 feet of road with dirt and large boulders to
proactively avert another washout situation.
Two-way travel will be permitted through the newly-repaired section of
road. However, drivers are cautioned to reduce speed through the temporary
gravel surface, which will be marked with the appropriate road hazard
signage.
High and fast-rushing water at the confluence due to heavy late spring
runoff was the contributing factor in causing the washout.
Park staff members are closely monitoring other portions of the Northeast
Entrance road that may be vulnerable to undercutting and washouts as warm
temperatures forecasted in the coming days are expected to keep river and
stream flows high.
Here is a video from an evening drive over Beartooth Pass last Sunday, June 26. Music from Pterodactyl Plains.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 - July 31Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28
EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 – July 31
Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get your paintbrushes ready for an unforgettable experience at
Paint Under the Big Sky, a thrilling plein air event set against the stunning
backdrop of Big Sky, MT, Chet Huntley’s “The Last Best Place”. Don’t
miss this chance to unleash your creativity and be part of a vibrant artistic community.
What is Paint Under the Big Sky? PUBS is a plein air event for all painters of any ability (over the age of 16). Sponsored by the Big Sky Artist’s Studio & Gallery and the Big Sky Artists Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community of artists in the Big Sky area, the paint-out hopes to introduce painters to our extraordinary landscape for an opportunity to create, meet and have fun. Plein air painters record our landscape for generations to come.
Artists are invited to travel to Big
Sky, MT to paint anytime between Jun 1 – 28, and participate in the exhibition
and sale of paintings from June 29 – July 31.
Come join us! We have a great
place to paint and are welcoming and fun!
Don’t miss out!
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 1:00 am - July 31 (Wednesday) 11:55 pm
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice
Event Details
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice to
invigorate your day of adventure ahead. Complimentary.Weather
permitting.
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 7:00 am - August 31 (Saturday) 7:00 am
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 10 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 17 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 26 (Monday) 6:00 pm