May 8th, National Park News:
Acadia National Park News:
Rising water threatens Acadia salt marshes
Federal officials say rising seas could threaten many of Acadia National Parks salt marshes.
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/242821/2/Rising-water-threatens-Acadia-salt-marshes**********
Glacier National Park News:
Habitat Not Enough for Grizzlies after Delisting (Note - could be in 'misc').
For grizzly bears to thrive along Montana’s Northern Continental Divide once they’re delisted, federal biologists say habitat isn’t enough. People must accept the big predators as a cohabitant on a limited landscape.
http://newsradio1310.com/habitat-not-enough-for-grizzlies-after-delisting/**********
Grand Teton National Park News:
Grand Teton seeks proposals for guided climbing, mountaineering school
The National Park Service has issued a prospectus to solicit proposals for guided mountain climbing and climbing schools in Grand Teton National Park. The prospectus will award two concession contracts valid for 10 years each.
http://www.yellowstonegate.com/2013/05/g...neering-school/Grand Teton ranger leads bird-watching tour on International Migratory Bird Day
A Grand Teton National Park ranger will lead a bird-watching caravan on Saturday, May 11, in observance of International Migratory Bird Day. The public is invited to participate and to assist in conducting part of an annual North American bird count.
http://www.yellowstonegate.com/2013/05/g...atory-bird-day/**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Park releases new species of predator beetles
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is planning to release two new predatory beetles to stop the spread of the hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect that has devastated hemlock forests throughout the eastern United States.
http://www.smokymountainnews.com/outdoors/item/10268-park-releases-new-species-of-predator-beetlesStargazing offered May 31 in Smokies
Officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are hosting a stargazing event at the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center on Friday, May 31.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2013/may/08/stargazing-offered-may-31-in-smokies/**********
Misc. National Park News:
Animal Attraction: DogFriendly.com Releases Its Top 200 Dog-Friendly Places in the United States and Canada for 2013
DogFriendly.com (
http://www.dogfriendly.com), a publisher of dog travel guides, announced its 2013 list of the Top 200 Dog-Friendly Places in the United States.
http://www.khou.com/community/blogs/animal-attraction/Animal-Attraction---206393341.htmlCash-strapped parks get help from volunteers fighting invasive species, maintaining trails
When Vernon Cook sees wildflowers blooming near the historic entrance of Mammoth Cave, he feels a sense of accomplishment.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/...6d9d_story.html**********
Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Estes Park free shuttles to begin daily service June 21
Estes Park's free shuttles will launch their eighth season on Friday, June 21, offering visitors and residents convenient, environmentally responsible transportation. Shuttles transport riders to more than 55 stops throughout Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
http://www.eptrail.com/ci_23191492/estes-park-free-shuttles-begin-daily-service-june**********
Yellowstone National Park News:
Gardiner man kills Yellowstone Park wolf
A Gardiner-area landowner shot a research wolf from Yellowstone National Park over the weekend after losing more than a dozen sheep to wolves two weeks ago.
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/wildlife/article_0a410502-b76c-11e2-8460-001a4bcf887a.html**********
