03/02/2012 National Park News
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Everglades National Park News: Man’s best friend thwarts environmental enemies in the Florida Everglades Burmese pythons, released into the Florida Everglades by irresponsible pet owners, have become a serious threat to birds and mammals. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/03/01/man...t#ixzz1nzeeITTY********** Glacier National Park News: Glacier NP hiker to recount 734 mile trek Kalispell native Jake Bramante hiked every trail in Glacier National Park last summer, all 734 miles. He will share everything he went through on his journey Thursday evening as part of a fundraiser for the Glacier National Park Fund. http://www.kaj18.com/news/glacier-np-hiker-to-recount-734-mile-trek/********** Grand Canyon National Park News: More Canyon air tours backed Ahead of National Park Service proposals this spring that could cut some of the air traffic over the Grand Canyon, U.S. Sen. John McCain has introduced an amendment to limit the scope of any new restrictions. http://azdailysun.com/news/local/more-ca...l#ixzz1nzeZ07uD********** Misc. National Park News: Feds Plan to Strip Endangered Species Act Protection from Gray Wolves Across United States The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommended removing federal protections from gray wolves that remain on the endangered species list after wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains and upper Midwest had their protections stripped last year. http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/50985/********** Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News: Yellowstone National Park Winter Season Concludes It is a sure sign that spring is on its way: Yellowstone National Park is about to conclude its winter season. http://www.kulr8.com/news/local/Yellowstone-National-Park-Winter-Season-Concludes-141126543.htmlYellowstone, Grand Teton visitor studies highlight major economic impacts It’s no surprise Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks make significant economic impacts on surrounding communities. Just how much of an impact is what has park officials stunned. http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/...l#ixzz1nzfJnMGwWolves, Bison win, snowmobiles lose in Yellowstone fight Wyoming's fight to open up Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks to more snowmobile use, a classic battle over Western land rights, has been killed by a federal court, opening the door to even tighter restrictions. http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/w...ne-fight/327326********** Zion National Park News: Zion National Park takes wilderness permit system online Zion National Park has changed its wilderness permit system to allow visitors to reserve last minute slot canyon day use permits via an online reservation system. This new system will eliminate the need for visitors to wait in line at the visitor center for permits. http://fox13now.com/2012/03/01/zion-national-park-takes-wilderness-permit-system-online/**********
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3/5/2012 National Park News
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Acadia National Park News: Bar Harbor man preparing for approval of horse-drawn carriage service Bar Harbor is considering an ordinance that would allow horse-drawn carriages to operate as taxis this summer. http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/03/ne...ice/?ref=latest********** Big Bend National Park News: Big Bend Sierra Club will focus on Big Bend National Park's haze issue Due to Spring Break, the March 15 meeting of the Big Bend Regional Sierra Club will be held in the Rio Grande Room of the Holland Hotel, 209 Holland Ave. in Alpine. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. http://alpinedailyplanet.typepad.com/alp...haze-issue.html********** Everglades National Park News: Controlled fire burn for Everglades National Park A controlled fire is expected to burn just over 30,000 acres from Everglades National Park. http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/05/2675997/controlled-fire-burn-for-everglades.html#storylink=cpy********* Grand Canyon National Park News: Grand Canyon National Park = visitors, money and jobs for local economy A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that almost 4.4 million visitors spent more than $415 million in Grand Canyon National Park and in gateway regions around the park in 2010. In addition, visitor spending supported 6,167 jobs in the local area. The four economic/job sectors most impacted by this visitor spending were lodging, restaurants, retail trade, and entertainment/amusement. http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/2012-02-28_economics.htm********** Great Smoky Mountain National Park News: Park facilities in Smokies to start opening Friday Feel the mountain breeze! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be starting opening roads facilities Friday. The park services announced the Spring schedule Monday. http://www.wbir.com/news/article/209209/2/Park-facilities-in-Smokies-to-start-opening-FridaySmall rock slide cleared on US 441 near entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Highway crews have cleared a rock slide that had closed on northbound lane of the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/27a3f09b6a7d4c26ae51a861f10cb1c9/TN--Smokies-Rockslide/********** Misc. National Park News: Should Corporations Bankroll National Parks? Sure our parks are strapped for cash, but the idea of a Coke banner over Mt. Rushmore is a tad bit creepy. http://motherjones.com/environment/2012/03/corporations-national-parks-coca-cola********** Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News: 2012 opening dates for Yellowstone lodges announced The opening dates for the lodges inside Yellowstone National Park were announced earlier this week giving travelers an opportunity to start booking their accommodations well in advance of any planned visits later this year. http://www.gadling.com/2012/03/04/2012-opening-dates-for-yellowstone-lodges-announced/Gazette opinion: Let's protect Yellowstone to keep money flowing Yellowstone Park is the crown jewel of our region’s tourism industry. Just how much is that jewel worth? [url=ttp://billingsgazette.com/news/opinion/editorial/gazette-opinion/gazette-opinion-let-s-protect-yellowstone-to-keep-money-flowing/article_4a7a94f2-594c-529d-96ff-8c40c323c117.html#ixzz1oGk8wGPs][url=ttp://billingsgazette.com/news/opinion/editorial/gazette-opinion/gazette-opinion-let-s-protect-yellowstone-to-keep-money-flowing/article_4a7a94f2-594c-529d-96ff-8c40c323c117.html#ixzz1oGk8wGPs][url=ttp://billingsgazette.com/news/opinion/editorial/gazette-opinion/gazette-opinion-let-s-protect-yellowstone-to-keep-money-flowing/article_4a7a94f2-594c-529d-96ff-8c40c323c117.html#ixzz1oGk8wGPs]ttp://billingsgazette.com/news/opinion/editorial/gazette-opinion/gazette-opinion-let-s-protect-yellowstone-to-keep-money-flowing/article_4a7a94f2-594c-529d-96ff-8c40c323c117.html#ixzz1oGk8wGPs[/url][/url][/url] Yellowstone Bison Really Two Distinct Populations The American Bison is an iconic species that conjures up visions of the wide-open prairies characteristic of the Wild West. The spirit of this amazing animal lives on at Yellowstone National Park, home to one of the few populations of bison known to have continually persisted on their current landscape since Pre-Columbian times. http://www.kbtx.com/national/headlines/Y..._141431783.htmlYellowstone opening dates for spring announced Yellowstone lodges, restaurants and activities start opening for summer season in late April http://www.newsday.com/news/yellowstone-opening-dates-for-spring-announced-1.3579052**********
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3/6/2012 National Park News
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Bryce Canyon National Park News: Challenge to coal mine expansion near Bryce Canyon heard at Utah Supreme Court Environmental groups said Utah regulators erred in approving a strip mine near Bryce Canyon National Park in arguments held Monday before the Utah Supreme Court. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/256802da60ce4b65987309b80b2908e0/UT--Coal-Mine-Bryce-Canyon/********** Everglades National Park News: Controlled Fire in Everglades National Park Over 30,000 acres being burned in Everglades http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Controlled-Fire-in-Everglades-National-Park-141416183.html********** Glacier Bay National Park News: Brown bear exfoliates using rock as a tool A wild brown bear has been photographed using a barnacle-covered rock to exfoliate in the first recorded act of tool use by the species. http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/17264679********** Great Smoky Mountain National Park News: Park to host NPS Academy for college students Great Smoky Mountains National Park is partnering with the Student Conservation Association to host a National Park Service (NPS) Academy for college students from March 12-16. The program is designed to introduce diverse college students to career opportunities with the federal government through hands-on field activities and in-park internships. http://theonefeather.com/2012/03/park-to-host-nps-academy-for-college-students/********** Rocky Mountain National Park News: Colorado snowpack up, but not enough Forecasters say February snowstorms helped increase snowpack in Colorado, but not enough to solve the state's water problems. http://www.reporterherald.com/news/larimer-county/ci_20112006/colorado-snowpack-up-but-not-enough********** Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News: Man killed by Yellowstone grizzly claimed to be bear expert A man killed by a grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park had been warned about the danger the animals presented but said he was a grizzly "expert" who didn't need the standard safety lecture, according to a report released on Monday. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-grizzly-attack-yellowstonetre8241ww-20120305,0,4710524.story **********
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3/7/2012 National Park News
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Acadia National Park News: Selectmen approve cell tower moratorium By a March 5 vote of 4 to 1, the Mount Desert Board of Selectmen approved a 180-day moratorium on the construction of cell towers in Mount Desert. The move comes on the heels of news that joint negotiations between the MDI League of Towns, Acadia National Park and AT&T remain ongoing. http://mdi.villagesoup.com/news/story/selectmen-approve-cell-tower-moratorium/489118********** Big Bend National Park News: Nature hits hard Drought, predators decimate relocated herd More than three-fourths of 80 pronghorn antelope died after being relocated from the Dalhart area to the Trans-Pecos region last year, researchers said Tuesday. http://amarillo.com/news/2012-03-06/nature-hits-hard-drought-predators-decimate-relocated-herd*********** Carlsbad Caverns National Park News: Carlsbad Caverns National Park supports jobs in New Mexico A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than 428,524 visitors in 2010 spent over $23 million in Carlsbad Caverns National Park and in communities near the park. That spending supported more than 346 jobs in the area. http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-new...jobs-new-mexico*********** Glacier National Park News: Romantic fundraiser to help Glacier National Park You can enjoy a romantic evening full of moonlight, dinner and skiing all while helping out Glacier National Park. The fifth annual Moonlight Dine and Ski for Glacier, that's hosted by Whitefish Mountain Resort, is just around the corner. http://www.ktvq.com/news/romantic-fundraiser-to-help-glacier-national-park/********** Great Smoky Mountain National Park News: Great Smoky Mountains National Park To Institute Backcountry Fees Those who head off into the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a night or two will have to pay for the privilege beginning in 2013 under a plan approved by the National Park Service. http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...ountry-fees9579Smokies campgrounds begin opening Friday Spring officially arrives at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Friday, the day campgrounds and secondary roads reopen after being closed for the winter. http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/mar/06/smokies-campgrounds-begin-opening-friday/********** Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News: Wyoming passes wolf bill while lawsuits loom The Wyoming Legislature has sent Gov. Matt Mead a bill to change the state's wolf-management law — a critical step toward ratifying the agreement the governor reached with the federal government last year over how to end Endangered Species Act protections for the animals. http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-an...l#ixzz1oTCT3vIY**********
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3/13/2012 National Park News
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News: Work planned on U.S. 441 in Smokies Workers on Monday began removing unstable debris from a March 5 rock slide on the northbound spur (U.S. 441) between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., according to a statement from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20120313/NEWS01/303130019/Smokies-rock-slide-cleanup-jams-traffic-US-441?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage ********** North Cascades National Park News: North Cascades National Park Ranger, Helicopter Pilot Honored For Rescue Of Injured Climber A ranger from North Cascades National Park] and a helicopter pilot have been honored by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for their efforts in rescuing an injured climber in July 2009. http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...red-climber9588********** Yosemite National Park News: Yosemite National Park Ranger Receives Valor Award (Note: Annoying Drop-Down Banner Ad) (Press Release) Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar presented several prestigious Department of the Interior Valor Awards and the Citizen’s Awards for Bravery to National Park Service rangers, staff and citizens at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. last week. Among the recipients was James Daniel (Dan) Abbe, a Park Ranger at Yosemite National Park. http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/Yosemite-National-Park-Ranger-Receives-Valor-Award-142393805.html'**********
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3/14/2012 National Park News
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Glacier National Park News: Cameras snap wolverines' playful side These wolverines may not be the superhero variety found in the comic books. http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/03/13/cameras-snap-wolverines-playful-side ********** Grand Canyon National Park News: Grand Canyon Uranium Mining Ban Defended by Havasupai Tribe, Conservation Coalition Arizona’s Havasupai Tribe joined conservation groups joined in filing legal papers on Monday to defend the U.S. Department of the Interior’s 20-year ban on new uranium mining claims across 1 million acres of public lands adjacent to the Grand Canyon. http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/scien...-coalition.html********** Great Smoky Mountain National Park News: Injured Smoky Mountain bear survives to be a mom Jay Carr, biological science technician, and Carrie Gilbert, wildlife management intern, hold a tranquilized black bear and her three cubs recently at a den site in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Last Thanksgiving the mother bear was seriously injured after being struck by an automobile in the park. After treating the bear with antibiotics, park officials released her not knowing if she'd survive. Two weeks ago they tracked her radio collar signal to her winter den, where they discovered the injured bear almost fully recovered, and with three healthy cubs. (National Park Service) http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/mar/13/injured-smoky-mountain-bear-survives-to-be-a-mom/*********** Misc. National Park News: Senate ready to pass highway programs overhaul; includes allowing states to toll interstates The Senate is poised to pass an overhaul of highway and transit programs that gives states greater flexibility over how they spend federal aid, streamlines environmental regulations to get projects built faster and seeks to generate greater private investment in transportation projects. http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2...nterstates.aspx********** Rocky Mountain National Park News: Rocky Mountain National Park means income to Longmont and region Recreation at the nation's national parks means big money to surrounding regions, according to a recent National Park Service report. http://www.timescall.com/opinion/editori...me-longmont-and**********
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