Acadia National Park News:
Road Trip: The back roads to Mount Blue and Maine's autumn beauty
This is the time of year that many of us have been waiting for, and more so after the long hot summer we’ve had.
http://www.sunjournal.com/bplus/story/929347**********
Denali National Park News:
Denali National Park seeks artist in residence
Are you an aspiring artist looking for some inspiration? Do you enjoy the great outdoors and have a desire to paint spectacular landscapes? Then Denali National Park has an opportunity for you. The park is now taking applications for its artist in residence program, seeking qualified artists to visit during the summer of 2011.
http://www.gadling.com/2010/10/24/denali-national-park-seeks-artist-in-residence/**********
Misc. National Park News:
Tough economic times head West after recession
A delayed decline in home prices and drops in manufacturing and tourism have caused unemployment in western mountain states to rise faster in the past year than in any other region.
http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/conten...=1&nav=5020**********
Olympic National Park News:
1999 Olympic Park goat attack like fatal goring
When Mike Stoican got word of the recent deadly mountain-goat attack on Klahhane Ridge, the 53-year-old Allyn man said he realized how lucky he is to be alive.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2013242620_goatattack24m.htmlHow Might Fatal Attack By Mountain Goat Change Backcountry Dynamics in National Parks?
Mountain goats have been described as "supreme mountaineers," can appear somewhat professorial in appearance with their goatees, and have uncanny agility.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...ional-parks7117**********
Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Summit Outside: The mighty elk
One of the main attractions of Rocky Mountain National Park in the fall is elk viewing. Tourists come from all over the world to view the yearly ritual of dominance between the males for rights to a harem and to hear the dramatic bugling sounds.
http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20101024/NEWS/101029902/1078&ParentProfile=1055**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Former Soccer Buff Is Grand Teton Chief Ranger
If you ask Grand Teton National Park's new chief ranger about his childhood, he can reply with one word: soccer.
http://cbs4denver.com/wireapnewswy/Chief.Ranger.Nash.2.1977893.html**********
Yosemite National Park News:
Yosemite National Park medical clinic to stay open
Yosemite National Park will keep its medical clinic open after officials found a new health services provider.
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_16416984**********
