Glacier National Park News:
Gravel pit near Glacier may grow
A gravel pit less than one-fourth mile from Glacier National Park would expand to 24 acres, from 2 acres, under a plan before the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2009/03/30/news/state/19-pit.txt

Grand Canyon National Park News:
Some of the Hardest Working Employees of Xanterra South Rim
The largest concession management company of the National Park System, Xanterra Park & Resorts provides services to millions of visitors each year. From the tours to lodging to shopping to dining, Xanterra is working to provide quality service and a memorably experience at its properties. At Grand Canyon National Park, this same goal is set for Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. employees.
http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Can...terra-South-Rim

Great Falls National Historic Park News:
Obama signs Great Falls National Park bill
PATERSON, N.J. - A bill designating Paterson's Great Falls as a National Historic Park is now law.
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newjersey/ny-bc-nj--greatfalls-nation0330mar30,0,3388449.story

Lake Clark National Park News:
Mount Redoubt Shifts to Small but Steady Eruptions
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Mount Redoubt has shifted into a different pattern, emitting a more steady ash plume rather than the violent explosions of the past week, scientists said Monday.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,511788,00.html

Misc. National Parks News:
Canyons area bill signed into law
President Obama on Monday signed the Omnibus Public Lands Bill, which includes creation of the 210,000-acre Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area on the Uncompahgre Plateau.
http://www.gjsentinel.com/hp/content/news/stories/2009/03/30/033109_Obama___dominguez.html

Outside the US/Canadian Parks System:
England’s Ninth National Park Set Up Along Southeast Coast
England’s ninth national park, stretching from Winchester to Beachy Head along the south coast, won authorization today from U.K. Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601102&sid=aLVYaHSKqssA&refer=uk

South Downs National Park agreed
The South Downs area has been given national park status almost 60 years to the day since it was recommended.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7973417.stm

Crews battle national park blaze
Fire authorities say there have been several cases of arson near the area where a bushfire is burning in Victoria's south-west.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/03/31/2531159.htm


Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Obama signs public-lands bill protecting Rocky Mountain National Park
President Barack Obama signed a sweeping public-lands bill into law Monday, setting aside more than 2 million acres as part of the largest expansion of wilderness preservation in 15 years.
http://www.rgj.com/article/20090330/NEWS18/90330059/1321/NEWS

Yellowstone National Park News:
Yellowstone concerned about Sylvan Pass costs
CODY, Wyo. (AP) - Yellowstone National Park officials say the number of people who cross Sylvan Pass during the winter might not justify the expense of keeping the pass open.
http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=10102061&nav=menu554_2

Preparing for the 2009 Yellowstone Season: The Lodging Challenge
Last year was a pretty good one in terms of visitors at Yellowstone National Park -- good if you want to see lots of people seeing the sights, less so if you like the back trails to yourself, of course.
http://www.yellowstoneinsider.com/index.php?contentID=924&articleID=252

Draper Museum nets $300,000 in grants (Editor's note: Not really Yellowstone news, but if you go to Yellowstone, you SHOULD drive to the museum if you have a day)
CODY — While many institutions across the country are cutting back on programs and activities, the Draper Museum of Natural History at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center is moving forward with its long-term strategic goals thanks to recent grant awards totaling nearly $300,000 from two national foundations.
http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com/article.asp?id=99359