Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Smokies visits decline 4.1 percent, year to date still ahead 4.3 percent
Visits to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park were down 4.1 percent in October, compared with the year before.
http://www.wreg.com/news/sns-ap-tn--smokies-visits,0,7818464.story
Cades Cove Loop Road closure scheduled for hemlock treatment
The 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Dec. 1. There will be a partial closure on Dec. 2.
http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20091125/NEWS/311259998**********
Saguaro National Park News:
Cactus Poachers at Saguaro National Park Receive Stiff Sentences
One of the most recognized symbols of the American desert is the saguaro cactus, and that fact makes those multi-armed giants attractive targets for thieves. A tip from a concerned citizen, excellent work by rangers at Saguaro National Park and great cooperation from the U. S. Attorney's office have resulted in hefty sentences for two cactus poachers who were caught with the goods.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/200...f-sentences4986**********
Yellowstone National Park News:
Probing life's extremes in Yellowstone (w/ Podcast)
Roberto dips a small plastic vial into the pool by hand, scooping up a half-cup of water. He caps the vial, then slides it into the red backpack sitting beside him on the cracked earth.
http://www.physorg.com/news178310667.htmlWyoming environmentalists oppose drilling in 1st national forest
Environmentalists are opposing plans to drill what they say would be the only functioning oil well inside the nation's first national forest.
http://www.kulr8.com/news/wyoming/72882542.html**********
Yosemite's Park History Includes Buffalo Soldiers
Yosemite National Park, in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range, was one of the nation's first wilderness parks, created in 1890. It has granite cliffs towering over deep valleys, spectacular waterfalls and ancient giant sequoia trees. It also holds a special place in African-American history.
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/ame...--71659282.html**********
