Acadia National Park News:
Lange: Acadia National Park "Commentary Series"
Commentator Willem Lange recently spent a few days hiking in Acadia National Park. While there, he was - of course - reminded of a story.
http://www.vpr.net/episode/46273/
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Denali National Park News:
Newton doctor dies in fall from mountain
Adventurer was climbing Mount McKinley
He had climbed Mount Everest and Mount McKinley, won the respect of colleagues at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, and was known for his drive for excellence.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massach...laska_mountain/

Mount McKinley climbers fall to their deaths
Two experienced climbers have fallen to their deaths on Alaska's Mount McKinley.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iL2d-SYDkcdlkzagLN4ThFBmKHowD98PACT80

Alaska's Denali draws diverse climbers
On any given day, base camp at Mount McKinley is the most diverse place in Alaska. Climbers challenging North America's tallest peak run the gamut from local men exploring their backyard to international post-doctoral students avoiding the real world.
http://newsminer.com/news/2009/jun/12/alaskas-denali-draws-diverse-climbers/
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Everglades National Park News:
Columnist faces scary side of the Florida Everglades
Nearly everything you have heard about the Florida Everglades is right.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jun/12/columnist-faces-scary-side-florida-everglades/
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Glacier National Park News:
Sun Road may not open for weeks
Snowplows cleared the Going-to-the-Sun Road atop Logan Pass this week, but the 50-mile alpine route through Glacier National Park probably won't be fully open for several weeks.
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20090613/NEWS01/906130304
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Grand Canyon National Park News:
Grand Canyon Visitor Center evacuated for a short time this morning (Note, annoying, but at least non-verbal ads)
There was a construction break in the propane line today near the visitors center. The village wide alarm went off shortly after 8 am and emergency responders rushed to the visitor center and started evacuation procedures.
http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Phoenix-G...me-this-morning

Reconstruction of the South Kaibab Trail has begun
And it is partially funded with the President's Economic Recovery. The reconstruction will take from two to four years.
http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Phoenix-G...Trail-has-begun
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Park reports high nuisance bear activity during spring
There has been a high level of nuisance bear activity in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring, especially on the Tennessee side.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jun/12/park-reports-high-nuisance-bear-activity-during/

Sen. Alexander to play with KSO at Smokies 75th Anniv. concert
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) will play a medley of songs on the piano with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, June 13, at the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cades Cove. The concert is slated to begin at 3 p.m., with Alexander taking the stage at approximately 4:10 p.m. Heavy traffic is anticipated for the event.
http://www.volunteertv.com/home/headlines/47924772.html
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Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
Ministry: Vote for Komodo National Park
JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has called on its citizens to vote online for the Komodo National Park to become one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/06/13/ministry-vote-komodo-national-park.html
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Yellowstone National Park News:
Scientist Prospects for 'Bio-Gold' at Yellowstone
Research carried out by Tom Schoenfeld and David Mead of Lucigen Corp. has revealed the diversity of viruses in the fuming waters of Yellowstone National Park’s hot springs.
http://www.livescience.com/environment/090612-sl-yellowstone-microbes.html

Wildlife officials say grizzly protecting cub, food during attack
Wildlife officials said Thursday a female grizzly bear that attacked a lone hiker near West Yellowstone was probably protecting her cub and a chunk of meat she had buried near the trail.
http://www.sltrib.com/nationworld/ci_12576358

Yellowstone Coalition challenges wolf delisting
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition filed a formal complaint in U.S. District Court in Missoula, Mont., Wednesday, challenging the removal of gray wolves from Endangered Species Act protections in Idaho and Montana.
http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/articles/2009/06/11/news/17.txt
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Yosemite National Park News:
Disabled veteran soldiers up face of El Capitan
A disabled British soldier scaled the 3,593-foot face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park using just his arms.
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_12578752
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Zion National Park News:
Two nights camping in Zion National Park (Note, not really 'news' at all, but a nice overview about the park)
With five national parks and six national forests to its name, there’s no wonder Utah offers an unforgettable experience. One of those national parks is Zion, home to imposing mountains, a picturesque desert landscape and an abundance of red rock formations. It was to become home for two nights as a stopover before continuing my journey east.
http://worldramblers.com/two-nights-camping-in-zion-national-park/
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Acadia National Park News:
Take a hike with the kids
Rangers guide some outings
If you love hiking and are a parent of a young child or children, you can’t wait until they are old enough to hit the trails with you.
http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/108340.html
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Grand Teton National Park News:
The decline of amphibians in the Rocky Mountain region, including Grand Teton National Park, is the topic of the first summer seminar Thursday, June 18, at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center. The center is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.
http://www.uwyo.edu/news/showrelease.asp?id=32043
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Cades Cove concert marks Smokies diamond anniversary
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a lot in common with diamonds. Both are beautiful, neither fits a standard shape and like the gems, the Smokies certainly took a long time to form.
http://www.volunteertv.com/home/headlines/48012482.html

More than 500 wild hogs removed from Smokies
Wildlife managers at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have removed more than 500 wild hogs this year, the most since 1987.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jun/14/more-than-500-wild-hogs-removed-from-smokies/
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Woman leaves $1M to Rocky Mountain Nature Association
A nature lover has left a $1 million estate to the Rocky Mountain Nature Association.
http://www.reporterherald.com/news_story.asp?ID=23559
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Yellowstone National Park News:
Bear Attack Survivor Speaks Out
The Boise man who survived a bear attack this week is well enough to speak to Today's Channel 6.
http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10529033

Yellowstone tries new planning, starting with Tower-Roosevelt
Historic buildings, natural features dot the landscape
In 1884 in the northwest corner of 12-year-old Yellowstone National Park, "Uncle John" Yancey illegally built a four-room hotel and bar, later adding a mail station.
http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2009/06/13/news/wyoming/18-yellowstone.txt

Transportation co-op could boost tourism (Could also be in 'Grand Teton NP).
All summer long, people from all over the world fly into airports in the greater Yellowstone region with plans to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, gateway communities like Island Park, West Yellowstone, Jackson, and Cody, and dozens of attractions that make this region so spectacular.
http://www.islandparknews.com/atf.php?sid=6594&current_edition=2009-06-11
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Yosemite National Park News:
Hiker falls to his death from Yosemite's Half Dome
Yosemite National Park officials say a male hiker has fallen to his death while climbing Half Dome, the park's famed granite monolith.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hZw4r-0oJMRB0pqhBHl0iONeF8JwD98Q65OG0
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Still relatively quiet from a news front.

-JM



Cuyahoga National Park News:
Tainted Cuyahoga River sees sporadic return of recreation
Mike Larkin's snub-nosed kayak has just been shot from an unseen underwater cannon.
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/06/tainted_cuyahoga_river_sees_sp.html
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Death Valley National Park News:
Death Valley 49er Encampment, Death Valley, Ca.
Death Valley 49er Emcampment: Dedicated to understanding and appreciation of Death Valley and its' history
http://www.examiner.com/x-11409-Death-Va...Death-Valley-Ca
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Glacier National Park News:
Climate Change Acting Quickly at Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is nearing its 100th birthday, but the park's glaciers might not be around the upcoming bicentennial party because they are melting quickly, and the few that remain might not last longer than the next decade.
http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/48036167.html
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Grand Canyon National Park News:
2 wildfires being managed as 'Ruby Complex Fire'
The two wildfires burning in northern Arizona are now being managed together as the Ruby Complex Fire, according to a Kaibab National Forest spokesperson.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/06/13/20090613rubycomplex.html
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park warns visitors about aggressive bears
Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitors have had more run-ins with aggressive black bears.
http://www.volunteertv.com/home/headlines/48034387.html
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
4 fall several hundred feet in Rocky Mountain Park
Two climbers have been rescued after falling 300 to 400 feet down a slope in Rocky Mountain National Park.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jJK4zZX0CRRyaW6ZRpFXu8-OAK7QD98OMSO80
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Yellowstone National Park News:
Grizzly bear victim, savior to meet in Montana
Joseph Williams was a 20-year-old Midwesterner hungry for adventure in 1959 when a hike through Glacier National Park turned into a vicious encounter with a grizzly bear.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jvLY3snNVOBdZB3sn3BIAy01jYPAD98R1E284
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Yosemite National Park News:
Yosemite hiker in fatal fall was San Ramon man
A hiker who tumbled to his death Saturday from Yosemite National Park's famous Half Dome was identified Sunday as Manoj Kumar, a 40-year-old software engineer from San Ramon.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/06/15/BA1H1879BN.DTL

Cuyahoga National Park:
Cuyahoga Valley park superintendent to retire, join grass-roots group
John P. Debo Jr. will be getting a new office a few miles away from his current office in the Cuyahoga Valley.
http://www.ohio.com/news/break_news/48111282.html
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Denali National Park News:
Public input sought on proposed Denali road improvements
Denali National Park and Preserve is looking for public comment on road improvements planned for inside the park.
http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/831099.html
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Everglades National Park News:
Hunting area to be set on western St. Lucie County
For the fourth consecutive year, the South Florida Water Management District is authorizing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to establish a public small-game hunting area on 1,100-acres spread over three parcels in western St. Lucie County set aside for construction of the C-23/C-24 Reservoir.
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2009/jun/15/no-headline---tc_huntbrf/
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Glacier National Park News:
Glacier Ice Fields May Be Gone By Next Decade
On the eve of Glacier National Park's 100th birthday, some of its distinctive features — glaciers — are disappearing and may not be around for the park's bicentennial party.
http://www.usnews.com/articles/science/2009/06/15/glacier-ice-fields-may-be-gone-by-next-decade.html
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Grand Canyon National Park News:
Grand Canyon National Park Employee Receives Award for Excellence in Workforce Development
Mr. Garza was recognized for his efforts to nurture and groom prospective employees and to guide them into the National Park Service.
http://www.naztoday.com/news/top-stories...ce-development/

Grand Canyon fraught with peril for the unprepared
Frank Poole worked out at a gym and hiked around his Mississippi home carrying a weighted pack for months in preparation for his trip to the Grand Canyon.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2009-06-15-grand-canyon-dangers_N.htm
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Smokies breaking ground for new visitor center
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is rounding out a weekend of celebrating the park's 75th anniversary with a lasting reminder.
http://www.wrcbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10531798

Park considers herd's future
Managers at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this year will decide what to do with the elk herd in Cataloochee Valley now that the reintroduction project's experimental phase has ended.
http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090615/NEWS01/906150310
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Outside the US/Canadian National Park System:
Los Glaciares National Park
Argentine glacier advances despite global warming
Argentina's Perito Moreno glacier is one of only a few ice fields worldwide that have withstood rising global temperatures.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iseyT7mTrRM9E5Du7p3A9oqETQ2QD98QIM600
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Injured Rocky Mountain National Park climbers rescued
Rocky Mountain National Park rangers responded to an incident Tuesday afternoon below Hallett Peak above the south side of Emerald Lake.
http://www.skyhidailynews.com/article/20090611/NEWS/906109998/1079&ParentProfile=1067
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Yellowstone National Park News:
Yellowstone Association celebrates preservation of old building beside Roosevelt Arch
A large wooden building in Gardiner with a history dating back to construction of the Roosevelt Arch will be “rededicated” this afternoon.
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2009/06/14/news/50store.txt
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Badlands National Park News:
Nearly a dozen lambs born to bighorn sheep at Badlands National Park
Biologists have confirmed 11 healthy lambs have been born to bighorn sheep at Badlands National Park this year and they expect to find more.
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090616/UPDATES/90616067/-1/NATION
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Big Bend National Park News:
Man Charged in Big Bend National Park Smuggling Case 6/16/09
Pablo Chavez-Ballegos, a 35-year-old citizen of Mexico, has been charged with alien smuggling in the case that led to the death of a man in Big Bend National Park on June 10, 2009.
http://www.cbs7kosa.com/news/details.asp?ID=12779
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Denali road lottery begins a month early
The 2009 annual road lottery in Denali National Park and Preserve is taking place on September 18, 19, 20, and 21 (Friday through Monday), weather permitting. If weather permits, the road could be open for its entire 92-mile length, offering exceptional opportunities for experiencing the heart of the park.
http://www.ktva.com/ci_12593929
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Grand Canyon National Park News:
Endangered species to be translocated within Grand Canyon National Park
It is easy to forget that Grand Canyon National Park holds more than lots of visitors and one amazing canyon. GCNP is also home to all sorts of wildlife. Just yesterday I saw my first newborn elk of the summer.
http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Phoenix-G...n-National-Park
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Grand Teton National Park News:
Grand Teton Recognized as First StormReady National Park
Add severe weather to the list of natural wonders Grand Teton National Park rangers are prepared to handle. On Thursday, June 18, NOAA’s National Weather Service will recognize Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming as the first StormReady® national park in the United States.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090616_tetons.html
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Sequoia National Park News:
Tokopah Falls in Sequoia National Park
Tokopah Falls is 1,200 feet tall and the biggest in Sequoia National Park. Unlike the famous free-falling waterfalls in that other national park to the north, Tokopah is a long series of steep cascades.
http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Tokopah-Falls
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Yosemite National Park News:
Rocky start to summer hiking season at Yosemite
The "summer" season has been in full swing at Yosemite for several weeks now, despite weather that isn't cooperating with outdoor fun for many visitors.
http://www.examiner.com/x-1396-San-Jose-...son-at-Yosemite
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Hey Guys,

The news will be published later today. I apologize I am slow at this moment, but, I have a few projects I am working on that are taking precedent. I will have it up though later today.

James

Acadia National Park News:
Visits to Acadia National Park Free This Weekend
isits to Acadia National Park are free this weekend, thanks to a promotion by the National Park Service. To encourage visits to the scenic coastal park in Bar Harbor, and other national parks around the country, the Park Service is waiving fees for three weekends this summer: June 20-21, July 18-19 and August 15-16.
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineHeadlineNews/tabid/968/ctl/ViewItem/mid/2905/ItemId/11001/Default.aspx
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Big Bend National Park News:
One charged in death of man in national park
Pablo Chavez-Ballegos, a 35-year-old citizen of Mexico, has been charged with alien smuggling in the case that led to the death of a man in Big Bend National Park last week.
http://www.alpineavalanche.com/articles/2009/06/18/news/news01.txt
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Misc. National Park News:
Outdoor notebook: Yellowstone visits up; Zion tops the list
More than 260,000 people visited Yellowstone National Park in May, a 20 percent increase from the same month a year ago. During the first five months of 2009, nearly 360,000 people entered the world's first national park. That is an increase of almost 11 percent from last year.
http://www.sltrib.com/outdoors/ci_12613009

Wolverine confirmed in Colorado, the first in 90 years (Note, almost placed in Grand Teton NP as this is where he migrated from)
Colorado has its first wild wolverine in 90 years.
http://www.kdvr.com/news/sns-ap-co--wolverineincolorado,0,6885026.story
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways national park
Feds propose new plans for Missouri national park
The National Park Service is asking people to weigh in on several proposals for how to manage the use of the 45-year-old Ozark National Scenic Riverways national park, arguably Missouri's most important piece of public land.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/1259958.html
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Yellowstone National Park News:
Man swept off falls in Yellowstone ID’d
Yellowstone National Park officials Thursday identified the man who apparently committed suicide by jumping into the Yellowstone River just above the 308-foot-high Lower Falls as Nicholas Mostert, 20, of Salt Lake City.
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2009/06/19/news/60waterfall.txt

Yellowstone to Conduct Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections
Full level inspections on commercial vehicles will be conducted in Yellowstone National Park this weekend and will primarily focus on commercial buses and trucks.
http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=10559163&nav=menu554_1_1
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Denali National Park News:
Prehistoric spear found in Denali Park
Denali National Park’s prehistoric past came to light when a portion of a prehistoric Athabaskan arrow was recently discovered by a park visitor along the Teklanika River near the Denali Park Road.
http://ktna.org/2009/06/18/prehistoric-spear-found-in-denali-park/
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Everglades National Park News:
Judge OKs long-delayed Tamiami Trail bridge to help Everglades
A Miami federal judge has cleared the path for a long-delayed plan for a new long bridge on the Tamiami Trail, an asphalt dam across the River of Grass for nearly 80 years.
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2009/jun/18/judge-oks-long-delayed-tamiami-trail-bridge-help-e/
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Grand Teton National Park News:
Town-to-park pathway gets stimulus funding
Teton County has received $1 million in stimulus funding to build a pathway connection from town to Grand Teton National Park.
http://www.jacksonholenews.com/article.php?art_id=4729
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park News:
Have a blast at Volcanoes National Park
The largest and southernmost of the Hawaiian islands is shaking, spitting and stretching as it slowly expands into the ocean.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/06/18/20090618hawaii0621volcano.html
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Misc. National Park News:
The Last-Minute Guide to Summer Camping
CARLA AND JIM BOERMAN of Walworth, N.Y., have been campers for nearly two decades, starting when their twin daughters, who are now in college, were just 18 months old.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/06/21/travel/21campgrounds.html?ref=travel
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North Cascades National Park News:
North Cascades National Park gets new buses—nostalgia meets modern amenities
Vintage touring cars and buses are returning to the national parks. The red buses of Glacier National Park and the yellow buses of Yellowstone National Park are back in service after extensive refurbishing. Now four new tour buses are headed to Stehekin Valley in North Cascades National Park.
http://www.examiner.com/x-4661-National-...odern-amenities
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Sequoia National Park News:
Sunset Rock in Sequoia National Park
Sunset Rock offers fine westerly views across Sequoia National Park. After walking amongst the Giant Sequoias or hiking more serious trails in the Sierras, a stroll out to Sunset Rock may be the best way to end the day.
http://www.examiner.com/x-4400-LA-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Sunset-Rock-Sequoia
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Hey Guys,

If there is more news later today, I will try to make a second posting.

Cheers
James

Glacier National Park News:
Glacier National Park needs volunteers for trail crews, beginning Tuesday
You've trod the trails of Glacier National Park, tracked them with tread and Vibram lug, but have you ever paused to consider how those wilderness walkways came to be?
http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2009/06/21/bnews/br43.txt
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Grand Teton National Park News:
Motorcycle, pronghorn collide in national park
A motorcycle crashed into a pronghorn Saturday in Grand Teton national park, injuring the two people riding the vehicle.
http://www.jacksonholenews.com/article.php?art_id=4733

Teton County gets $1M from for path to park
Teton County has received $1 million in federal economic stimulus funding to build a pathway between Jackson and Grand Teton National Park.
http://www.kulr8.com/news/wyoming/48731947.html
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Great Basin National Park News:
Stargazers to gather at NV national park
Nevada's Great Basin National Park, which features some of the darkest night skies in the U.S., will hold a special event for stargazers Saturday night.
http://www.ktvn.com/Global/story.asp?S=10569936
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North Cascades National Park News:
Missing Hiker Walks Out of Cascade Mountains Unharmed
A hiker missing for more than three days in North Cascades National Park has been found. He walked to the trailhead on his own Sunday afternoon.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,528048,00.html
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Free weekend at Rocky Mountain National Park
A few weeks ago Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, determined three weekends this summer in which all national parks will offer free admission.
http://www.examiner.com/x-2614-Denver-Ou...n-National-Park

Acadia National Park News:
Busy, Busy Beavers
Look closely and you may see signs of Maine’s many beavers in places like Schooner Head Road in Acadia National Park or Route 1 just north of Ellsworth or along the bike path in Old Town.
http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/109005.html
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Bryce Canyon National Park News:
New hotel set to open near Bryce Canyon
Ruby's Inn is about to have a partner near the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park.
http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_12666647
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Grand Canyon National Park News:
Colo. man rescued after falling on head at Grand Canyon
A 60-year-old man from Colorado was rescued Sunday morning after he slipped and fell during a hike in the Grand Canyon, said the National Park Service in a statement released Sunday.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/06/22/20090622abrk-grandcanyonfall.html
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Grand Teton National Park News:
Formation of Grand Teton National Park Focus of Talk at AMK Ranch
The formation of Grand Teton National Park will be the topic of the second summer seminar at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Center, located at the AMK Ranch.
http://www.uwyo.edu/news/showrelease.asp?id=32404
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Park officials cull 500 wild hogs
In a given year, officials with Great Smoky Mountains National Park trap and shoot close to 300 wild hogs. This year, they've already killed more than 500 and officials say those won't be the last.
http://www.wbir.com/news/watercooler/story.aspx?storyid=91237&catid=141
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Mount Rainier National Park News:
Parks aim to reduce visitor emissions, their own
Karen Lasch and her family recently pulled over their car near a glacier-fed creek in Mount Rainier National Park, piling out for a glimpse of the snowcapped peak in the distance.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gNkf84sFakVA1HCR6oh1TcwhBO7wD9909NSG1
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Olympic National Park News:
Vampire-spotting at Olympic National Park
Park rangers say 30 percent of visitors are wide-eyed Twilight fans.
http://www.backpacker.com/_national_parks_olympic_twilight/blogs/daily_dirt/1121
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Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
Afghan oasis: Band-e-Amir National Park in photos
Efforts to make Band-e-Amir a national park began in the 1970s but were put on hold through the decades of war that ravaged the country. The U.S. and Afghan governments, along with the Wildlife Conservation Society, began working with local communities in 2006 to revive that vision.
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/06/23/afghanistan.national.park.photos/

Honey stolen from Corbett National Park
Nainital, June 23: Forest Department officials and rangers of Jim Corbett National Park have arrested three persons on charges of setting fire in the forest for scaring away the bees from their hives and collect honey.
http://www.dailyindia.com/show/319067.php
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Fee free weekends in Rocky Mountain National Park
America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better this summer with three fee-free weekends at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees*.
http://www.examiner.com/x-4483-Rocky-Mou...n-National-Park
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Yellowstone National Park News:
Recovery efforts continue in Yellowstone for missing Utah man
Searchers are continuing their efforts as they look for the body of a Utah man who apparently committed suicide in Yellowstone National Park last Tuesday afternoon.
http://www.starvalleyindependent.com/200...ssing-utah-man/

Yellowstone store tries environmental approach
Customers at a gift shop in Yellowstone National Park may use scorecards to help them make environmentally sensitive decisions about what to buy.
http://www.kxmb.com/News/394051.asp
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