Fly Fishing
The Lamar Valley is known for its great abundance of wildlife. It is one of the warmest places in Yellowstone but is not a geothermal area, making it safe for the diverse animals who live there. To find the sites of thermal activity in the park or to learn more about the natural wonders of Yellowstone, please visit the National Park Service's webpage on Yellowstone National Park.
The Lamar Ranger station was previously the residence of Ranger Brown, but now serves as a center for emergency visitor services. And yes, the waters in Yellowstone National Park are warmer because of thermal activity from geysers and hot springs. To learn more about the park, read our online description of Yellowstone National Park or use the Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder app to gather more information.
For information about parks that are accessible by train, read our article about taking the train to national parks. http://www.ohranger.com/all-parks/news/2010/take-train-our-national-parks. For information about fly fishing, vist http://www.flyfisherman.com. You can also use the tool on our home page (http://www.OhRanger.com) to find parks that offer fishing.
For tips on activities in Yosemite, check out our great list of Things to Do in Yosemite. You'll be able to find current schedules and detailed listings from the National Park Service at nps.gov/yose.
It's a short day hike from Moon Lake Campgrounds to the Brown Duck Trail. There's plenty of camping opportunities in nearby East Basin. Please note some trail areas may be inaccessible due to winter weather. For more information, visit the Forest Service's page on Ashley National Forest: http://www.fs.usda.gov/ashley. Have a fun and safe adventure!
Are you referring to Broadhead Meadows in Utah's Unita National Forest? The latest information we have is as follows:
Due to continuing inclement weather condtions, and late season snowpack, most of the campgrounds in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest remain closed. Opening dates will be delayed. Please check with local Ranger District offices for the most current information.
Roads and trails will remain closed to motorized vehicles for public safety and to prevent resource damage.
For more information, contact the forest directly at (801) 342-5100or visit fs.usda.gov/uwcnf.
Unfortunately we don't have that guide in printed format. You can explore all parks in the area on this site by clicking on the state and then zoom in. All public lands (not just national parks) will be there.
Travel well!