Banff National Park:
Young hungry bears lead to warnings in Banff National Park
There’s a couple of young bears causing concern in Banff National Park.
http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2013/05/2...-national-park/**********
Everglades National Park:
Swamp Apes group gives war veterans missions in the Everglades
When 30-year-old Iraq war veteran Jorge Martinez left the Marine Corps, he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. The vet wanted to readjust to civilian life and get involved in social activities, but being amid large crowds made him uncomfortable.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/23/3411388/swamp-apes-group-gives-war-veterans.html#storylink=cpy**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park:
Volunteers needed to do maintenance on Appalachian Trail in the Smokies on June 1
A lot of the trail work in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is done by volunteers. There is another service opportunity June 1.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/...cdf7_story.html**********
Misc. National Park News:
Federal agencies spending thousands on employee travel while cutting local park services
If you're thinking of heading to one of our national parks this Memorial Day, you might be in for a surprise.
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/park-service-spending-millions-conferences-while-r/nXzS4/**********
Rocky Mountain National Park:
Study: Number of frogs, toads declining at alarming rate (Could be in Misc also)
Frogs, toads and other amphibians are vanishing so fast nationwide that if the decline continues at the same rate, they'll be gone from half their current habitats in 20 years, a federal study has found.
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/c...n#ixzz2U92iDhgpRead The Denver Post's Terms of Use of its content:
http://www.denverpost.com/termsofuse**********
Yosemite National Park:
Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome Cables Ready for Public on May 24
Weather permitting, the cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California will be in place and open for the season on Friday, May 24, 2013, according to park service officials.
http://oldwestnewwest.com/20130522797/na...enu-id-261.html**********
