Congaree National Park News:
National Park Expanding
Charleston, SC -South Carolina's only national park is planning to expand.
http://www.wciv.com/news/stories/0309/603877.htmlSC's only national park to get $2.7M to buy land
South Carolina's only national park plans to expand again.
http://www.thesunnews.com/575/story/820251.htmlCrater Lake National Park News:
Secrets of the Phantom Ship
The genesis of one of Crater Lake's signature features has been clear since 1941 — until a pair of SOU students explored other possibilities.
When it comes to pioneering research on the formation of Crater Lake, world-famous volcanologist Howel Williams has long towered among earth-science experts.
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090315/NEWS/903150334Everglades National Park News:
Everglades National Park schedules Turner River tour
To celebrate Florida Archaeology Month, an Everglades National Park ranger will lead a special boat tours to prehistoric shell mounds in the Ten Thousand Islands region near Everglades City on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29.
http://www.examiner.com/x-1435-Miami-Tra...rner-River-tourEverglades restoration eyed as an engine for up to 3,000 jobs
Decades-old ideas to restore the Everglades have been given new life these days because of interest in creating jobs.
http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2009/03/16/story5.htmlGlacier National Park News:
Event supporting Glacier Park
The Glacier National Park Fund is giving people a reason to come out to support the park.
http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=10006249&nav=menu227_7Planning Board backs two projects
A West Glacier training center and a Lakeside subdivision received green lights Wednesday from the Flathead County Planning Board.
http://www.dailyinterlake.com/articles/2009/03/14/news/local_montana/news_8762999437_05.txtGreat Smoky Mountains National Park News:
Outdoor Journal: Early spring fishing fast approaching
Never mind interruptions from blowing snow, heavy rains, bud-nipping cold snaps, and the like, rest assured that the warm days and gentle breezes of spring lie not far distant. Indeed, we’ve already had a sampling or two. With their coming optimism and anticipation characterize the angler’s world. This is especially true in South Carolina, where the biggest problem for many fishermen is to decide just what they want to do. Here’s a sampling of some of spring’s angling splendor.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/2009031...ast-approachingMisc. National Park News:
Botswana, Alaska top this year's dream destinations
Despite tough economy, now might be the time to take a grand tour
People always ask me how I decide where to go. I read, I see movies, I stare at maps, I dream.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/world/bal-tr.world15mar15,0,7876997.story
Rocky Mountain National Park News:
National Park Sees A Stampede For Free Elk Meat
Rocky Mountain National Park officials expected some controversy when they culled the park's elk population last month. What they didn't expect was thousands of people signing up for free meat.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101873144Students Track Mountain Lions As Class Project
The hike into the high country has taken more than hour. Their big minute has finally arrived.
http://cbs4denver.com/local/mountain.lions.estes.2.958848.htmlActivities for families traveling in Colorado
Colorado is a state for getting the kids up and getting them going. Whether a family traveling in Colorado wants fresh air and sunshine outdoors, or the excitement of learning new things indoors, the Centennial State has a huge variety of options.
http://www.examiner.com/x-4706-Denver-Fa...ing-in-ColoradoPast, present, and future of Estes Park at CIA’s week five
ESTES PARK, Colo. — Week five of the Citizens Information Academy (CIA) spanned the ages. Participants were treated to glimpses of growth, development and trends for the future in presentations from the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA), Estes Park Conference Center, Museum, Senior Center, and an informal “chat” with town trustees Richard Homeier, Jerry Miller, Dorla Eisenlauer, Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Levine and Mayor Bill Pinkham at the March 4 session.
http://www.eptrail.com/news/2009/mar/13/past-present-and-future-estes-park-cias-week-five/
