11/27/09

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) _ The National Park Service has completed work on a plan that limits possible changes in a
portion of the northeast section of Yellowstone National Park.

The Tower-Roosevelt Comprehensive Plan Environmental Assessment
was released last June and a finding of no significant impact was
recently signed.

The plan seeks to protect the area's natural resources and
preserve the historic, rustic nature of the area.

It does allow limited growth at the Roosevelt Lodge cabins, and
in the National Park Service administrative areas, to better serve
visitor needs.

The Tower Fall Store will remain, but could be reduced in size.
The Tower Campground will remain small and rustic.

The Tower-Roosevelt area was first developed as a stage stop
more than 100 years ago.

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