Carlsbad Caverns National Park News:
Lightning is blamed for the ignition of two separate fires blazing in the backcountry of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, according to information released by the National Park Service.
http://www.currentargus.com/ci_15130445Carlsbad Caverns National Park sets expanded hours
Expanded hours at Carlsbad Caverns National Park begin Friday, May 28, and last through Labor Day, according to a press release.
http://www.currentargus.com/ci_15130406**********
Glacier National Park News:
Geological Survey researcher and photographer speaks about 'Glacier: Losing a Legacy' project
Dan Fagre, a researcher and photographer with the U.S. Geological Survey, will speak about his dual role as photographer and geologist on the historic project, "Glacier: Losing a Legacy," from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Holter Museum in Helena.
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20100521/ENTERTAINMENT01/5210305**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
A bear that bit a visitor to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been euthanized.
http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20100521/NEWS/305219963**********
Mojave Desert National Park News:
Park cross replaced in memorial mystery
A week after a cross was stolen from a Mojave Desert war memorial that played a key role in a recent Supreme Court decision, a different cross was discovered early Thursday morning at the same site.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/may/21/cross-replaced-in-memorial-mystery/**********
Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
Four poachers killed in Kaziranga National Park
Acting on a specific tip-off, forest guards at the Kaziranga National Park surrounded and killed four poachers here on Friday, May 21.
http://news.oneindia.in/2010/05/21/four-poachers-killed-kaziranga-national-park-assam.html**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Snake runoff could be moderately high
Although snowpack is still well below average, the cold, wet spring has delayed runoff on the Snake River enough that flows are likely to be higher than expected.
http://www.jhunderground.com/2010/05/21/snake-runoff-could-be-moderately-high/Yellowstone Nat'l Park seeks public input on Old Faithful
ellowstone National Park wants your input on it's most famous attraction. It's part of 16 month environmental assessment of the Old Faithful area. Here are some questions they would like you to answer:
http://www.kidk.com/news/local/94555819.htmlGame Department Moves Grizzly Bear
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has trapped and relocated two grizzly bears in the northwestern part of the state.
http://cbs4denver.com/wireapnewswy/Game.Department.moves.2.1707368.htmlWolf packs denning throughout region
Biologists using aircraft to look for radio-collared wolves say more than 20 wolf packs in northwest Wyoming have likely denned, including five in the Jackson Hole area.
http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/article.php?art_id=6006**********
Yosemite National Park News:
Charles Cuvelier named chief ranger at Yosemite National Park
Charles Cuvelier has been selected as the chief ranger at Yosemite National Park, announced Park Supt. Don Neubacher. Cuvelier has been acting chief ranger since Steve Shackelton moved to Washington, D.C., earlier this year to serve as the associate director of visitor and resource protection for the National Park Service.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2010/05/yosemite-national-park.html**********