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National Park Shut Down #39939
10/13/13 04:16 PM
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Hey Everyone,

It is good to see that some of the parks are making deals with the Feds on re-opening some of the parks. Hopefully this closure will end soon.

Here is a link to an interview I performed with Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles of the Office of Public Affairs at Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.

http://www.nwpphotoforum.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=39936

Re: National Park Shut Down [Re: James Morrissey] #39941
10/14/13 12:37 PM
10/14/13 12:37 PM
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News as of today - some parks have officially re-opened.

http://www.nps.gov/shutdown/index.html

Thanks
James

Re: National Park Shut Down [Re: James Morrissey] #39953
10/17/13 04:36 PM
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Yeah - it is over!!

Glacier National Park News:
Rare 46m-Year Old Mosquito Fossil in Montana
Somewhere near the Flathead River of Montana’s Glacier National Park, lies a fossil ground where researchers discovered a rare insect fossil of a female mosquito dated to about 46 million years. Their findings were published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The find is quite rare as only four other fossils like this one, with evidence of blood-feeding, have been found despite the existence of nearly 14,000 species of blood-feeding insects today.
http://guardianlv.com/2013/10/46-million-year-old-mosquito-discovered/
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Misc. National Park News:
National Park Service defends shutdown closures
Park service says monuments were closed for security and safety when staff were sent home, not for publicity purposes.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/polit...stings/2994167/

States won’t get paid back for reopening national parks
A deal to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling won’t repay the states for kicking in funds to the National Park Service to open the Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and other national icons during the 16-day shutdown.
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/st...8417.html?hp=l1

Hatch Joins Bill to Reimburse Utah for Reopening States National Parks
U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has cosponsored legislation to that would reimburse states within 90 days for any state funds used to reopen National Parks that were closed due to the government shutdown.
http://www.kcsg.com/view/full_story/2386...ore_local_news1
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Yosemite National Park:
Yosemite National Park Re-Opening
Now that the government shutdown is over, Yosemite National Park is re-opening.
http://www.kmph.com/story/23712811/yosemite-national-park-re-opening-tonight
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Re: National Park News [Re: James Morrissey] #39960
10/23/13 05:46 PM
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Everglades National Park News:
Time Running Out To Comment On Draft Seagrass Management Plan At Everglades National Park
With hopes of reducing damage caused to seagrass beds in Florida Bay, officials at Everglades National Park have crafted a management plan that strives to reduce prop scarring of the beds while also restoring damaged beds.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...ional-park24139
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Glacier National Park News:
Glacier Park's shrinking glaciers a visible barometer of climate change
As part of our ongoing series in Montana Public Media's "Climate Week", tonight we focus on how climate change is impacting Glacier National Park.
http://mtpr.org/post/glacier-parks-shrinking-glaciers-visible-barometer-climate-change
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Misc. National Park News:
Government shutdown cost states $2.2B, study reveals
The federal government shutdown that ended last week cost states with national landmarks an estimated $2.2 billion in lost tax revenue, according to a new study.
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/n...-study-reveals/

‘Professional Bigfoot hunter’ searches for missing hiker in Maine
A self-described professional Bigfoot hunter and two companions have released a video of themselves finding a sports bra they speculated might have belonged to Geraldine Largay, who disappeared from the Appalachian Trail in July.
http://www.pressherald.com/news/_Profess...ian_Trail_.html
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park closes for season
It's a sign that winter is getting closer -- Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park has officially closed for the season.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/loc...oses-for-season
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Yellowstone National Park News:
Yellowstone releases completed winter-use rule
After years of litigation, environmental studies and public meetings, Yellowstone National Park has published its rule for winter motorized use.
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/new...1a4bcf887a.html

Re: National Park News [Re: James Morrissey] #39971
10/28/13 04:32 PM
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Grand Teton:
Grand Teton Natl. Park's superintendent retiring
Grand Teton National Park's superintendent is leaving the post after nearly a decade at the helm.
http://www.kulr8.com/story/23797310/grand-teton-natl-parks-superintendent-retiring
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Misc. National Park News:
Treasures found and lost in US National Parks
U.S. National Parks are not just beautiful vistas and great family vacation destinations; they are also key scientific field laboratories and rich repositories of the record of Earth's history.
http://www.sciencecodex.com/treasures_found_and_lost_in_us_national_parks-121775

Utah's tourism revenue takes $30 million hit during shutdown
As a result of this month’s federal government shutdown, Utah’s revenue from tourism is down $30 million, according to the governor’s office.
http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20131027/NEWS01/310270023
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Rocky Mountain National Park:
Time To Apply For Rocky Mountain National Park's Artist-In-Residence Program
Got some artistic talent that's fed best when you're surrounded by national park splendor? Then apply for one of the slots in Rocky Mountain National Park's 2014 Artist-in-Residence program.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...ce-program24153

In flood-damaged Colorado, a race against winter
The small town of Lyons, dependent on the tourist draw of nearby Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, has been cut off since the flooding six weeks ago.
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-colorado-flood-20131028,0,5173818.story#axzz2j3CpO7fh
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Yellowstone:
Yellowstone winter tour operators wary of new concessions contracts
Yellowstone National Park managers passed a major milestone last week with the release of a final winter-use rule that appears to have gained widespread acceptance as a workable solution to 15 years of ongoing legal challenges over snowmobile travel in the park.
http://www.yellowstonegate.com/2013/10/y...ions-contracts/
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Re: National Park News [Re: James Morrissey] #39981
10/30/13 04:29 PM
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Misc. National Park News:
Report: Park Service spent $731,000 looking for dirt on — but never cleaning — Gateway Arch
Over the last seven years, the National Park Service has spent $731,000 looking for dirt on St. Louis’ Gateway Arch — without ever actually cleaning the monument.
http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/29/report...g-gateway-arch/

Shutdown Of National Parks Cost $30 Million In Just One State
The government shutdown closed national parks across the country, which came with a $30 million price tag for the state of Utah, according to the governor’s chief economist.
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2013/10/28/2843411/shutdown-utah/

Grizzlies may benefit from warmer climate
Due to milder temperatures, bears are finding food earlier in the year, making it easier to accommodate breeding habits, therefore increasing the threatened population. Senior Producer Kate Zickel spoke with Alexei Kokorin, the Director of Climate and Energy at the World Wildlife Fund in Russia, who said that although warmer weather is helping bears in Canada, this may not be the case for Russian brown bears.
http://voiceofrussia.com/us/2013_10_29/Grizzlies-may-benefit-from-warmer-climate-1204/


Report by Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn cites neglect of national parks
Muskogee Republican Sen. Tom Coburn says members of Congress have been more concerned about creating national parks than taking care of crown jewels like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone.
http://newsok.com/report-by-oklahoma-sen.-tom-coburn-cites-neglect-of-national-parks/article/3898796
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Rocky Mountain:
Flood-damaged US 36 to Estes Park reopening Monday, nearly 1 month ahead of schedule
Residents cheer National Guard, CDOT
Flood-damaged U.S. Highway 36 to Estes Park will reopen Monday, almost a month ahead of the Dec. 1 schedule initially set by the Colorado Department of Transportation.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/loc...ead-of-schedule
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Yellowstone/Grand Teton:
Roads through Yellowstone and Grand Teton closing for season
The roads to many favorite destinations in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks will close to automobile travel in a few days as both parks begins preparing for the winter season.
http://www.yellowstonegate.com/2013/10/roads-through-yellowstone-and-grand-teton-closing-for-season/

Hunters close on 2013 Wyoming wolf hunt limit
Hunters already are closing on killing their annual limit of wolves in northwest Wyoming, as more than two months remain in this year’s state hunting season.
http://trib.com/ap/state/hunters-close-o...9ee4ded9b0.html


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