Tag Archives: Yellowstone National Park

Howard Hays: Impresario of the Parks

Posted on December 27, 2021 by ahcadmin

Howard H. Hays (1883-1969) was an entrepreneur whose career ranged from driving surreys in Yellowstone National Park to running a newspaper publishing company in Riverside, California. A native of Metropolis, Illinois, Hays attended college in his home state before moving … Continue reading →

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Mardy and Olaus Murie, Conservation Enthusiasts

Posted on March 22, 2021 by ahcadmin

Margaret (Mardy) and Olaus Murie were fiercely dedicated to protecting America’s most beautiful places and wildlife. The couple enriched the concept of conservation, all while experiencing the outdoors and enjoying the wildlife and beautiful scenery around them. The story of … Continue reading →

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Do Feed the Bears – The Arthur E. Demaray Collection

Posted on July 30, 2018 by ahcadmin

Arthur E. Demaray was a National Park Service Administrator who worked as the liaison between the Park Service and Congress. He worked for the park service from 1917 to 1951. Demaray’s writings offer insights into Yellowstone National Park during the … Continue reading →

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