Hey Folks,
Lots of small articles today. For me, the most interesting new has to do with the Wilderness Bill (Otherwise known as the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 - Bill S.22). It is located in the Misc. National Parks news section.
-JM
Canyonlands National Park News:
Pilot error caused fatal plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that a plane crash in Canyonlands National Park last year that killed a former Bureau of Reclamation commissioner was caused by pilot error.
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11878570
Cuyahoga Valley National Park News:
Guest Column: Park's wildflower season begins with spring blooms
With March comes the beginning of the wildflower season in Cuyahoga Valley National Park -- a season that extends well into late fall. Watching the progression of wildflowers will deepen your awareness of nature and should keep you coming back to the park with the changing seasons. It is also a wonderful window into the habitat diversity that enriches this area.
http://www.the-news-leader.com/news/article/4543117
Denali National Park News:
Tri-Valley trio shares ideas, time with legislators in Juneau
Visiting the state’s capital was “the chance of a lifetime” for three students from the Denali Borough School District, who learned first hand how state government works.
http://www.newsminer.com/news/2009/mar/11/tri-valley-trio-shares-ideas-time-legislators-june/
Grand Teton National Park News:
Salazar taps Shafroth for fish, wildlife and parks deputy post at Interior
MOOSE - Teton Park Road through Grand Teton National Park will be plowed Sunday for the first time this year. The plowing will put an end to skiing and snowshoeing on the road this season, although people will continue to be able to ski and showshoe elsewhere in the park.
http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2009/03/11/news/wyoming/70-grandteton.txt
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Smokies begins spring opening of facilities
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) -- The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is shaking off its winter slumber and has posted a schedule of when park facilities will reopen.
http://www.wlos.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.nc/27b3a361-www.wlos.com.shtml
Misc. National Parks News:
House defeats wilderness bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Wednesday defeated a bill to set aside more than 2 million acres in nine states as protected wilderness.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ja3vNS7u_ovPaeUpzrEKqDzs5TjAD96RV2VO0
Outside the US/Canadian Parks System:
Tiny Aruba's peaceful island beauty offers sand, sea and sunsets
ORANJESTAD, Aruba — Given a choice between a snowy mountain and a sandy beach, I prefer the cold. But my wife is from Miami and my infant son howls when exposed to a chill. So this year I deferred to them, and we headed to Aruba.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ik8OEV7rcoKq2sC1wGMakTmT4nUg
Shenandoah National Park News:
Skyline Drive Shooting Still Under Investigation
The FBI continues to investigate a deadly standoff that happened along Skyline Drive near Front Royal over the weekend. Investigators still have not released many details about what led up to shots ringing out at the north entrance to Shenandoah National Park on Sunday morning.
http://www.charlottesvillenewsplex.tv/news/headlines/41015097.html
Yellowstone National Park News:
Back to Yellowstone for Nordic skiers
30th annual Rendezvous attracts 547
Crisp temperatures and scenic Yellowstone trails brought 547 cross-country skiers including 34 from the Wood River Valley to West Yellowstone, Mt. Saturday, March 7 for the 30th annual Yellowstone Rendezvous races at four distances.
http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005125144
Yellowstone bears emerging from slumber
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) - Bears are waking up from hibernation and emerging from their dens in Yellowstone National Park.
http://www.fox12news.com/Global/story.asp?S=9982027
