As usual, lots of news in the National Parks today. I am particularly interested in the theme of human-wildlife problems that are occurring in the Yellowstone region. Having said that, it is a theme that is obviously going throughout the entire parks news today.
-JM
Everglades National Park News:
Florida Bay proposals would restrict boating
Everglades National Park officials say powerboats have damaged seagrass that supports animal life. The fishing community is concerned the measures go too far.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-everglades17-2009may17,0,2673372.story
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Glacier National Park News:
Glacier NP avalanche not as bad as first thought
A large-scale slab avalanche that slid over 4,000 feet from the Continental Divide across the west side of the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park caused less damaged than park officials initially thought.
http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=10374504&nav=menu227_8**********
Grand Canyon National Park News:
Spring Prescribed Burns at Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park has completed two of three South Rim prescribed fires planned for this spring. Firefighters completed ignition of the 222 acre Picnic Prescribed Fire on Wednesday, May 13, and the 319 acre Quarry Prescribed Fire on Friday, May 15, 2009.
http://www.naztoday.com/news/local-news/2009/05/spring-prescribed-burns-at-grand-canyon/**********
Grand Teton National Park News:
Tucked at the base of the imposing snaggletooth peaks of the Teton Range lies a patch of protected land that once served as a Rockefeller family retreat. Here, elk wander through sagebrush meadows, bald eagles fish for cutthroat trout, and marmots sunbathe on rocks alongside peaceful, meandering trails.
http://www.boston.com/travel/getaways/us...natural_appeal/**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Museum exhibit chronicles start of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
In 1935 the National Park Service received a list of suggestions to draw tourists to the new Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/may/17/museum-exhibit-chronicles-park-start/Once more ... with feeling; Alexander rehearses for Cades Cove performance
Under the stage lights of the Tennessee Theatre, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander was taking it from the top.
http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20090516/NEWS/305169984**********
Misc. National Parks News:
U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn gun measure draws fire from foes
Opponents say U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn’s efforts to change decades-old rules for national parks could lead to loaded guns, even assault weapons, in some of the nation’s most sacred sites.
http://newsok.com/coburn-gun-measure-draws-fire-from-foes/article/3370160**********
Outside the US/Canadian National Park System News:
PATAGONIA ON ICE: Peninsula couple embark on a remote and breathtaking hike through an ecological jewel
Peninsula couple embark on a remote and breathtaking hike through an ecological jewel
Notorious for its chronically temperamental weather whipped up by westerly zephyrs, endless hours of grueling overland travel, and some of the most impressive granite massifs in the world, Patagonia couldn't escape David's and my adventure radar.
http://www.montereyherald.com/entertainment/ci_12390052**********
Theodore Roosevelt National Park News:
Dorgan puts foot down on elk plan
If the National Park Service doesn’t use what Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., considers “common sense” in determining its elk management plan for Theodore Roosevelt National Park, he will introduce legislation to force them to.
http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=23159§ion=News***********
Yellowstone National Park News:
Yellowstone workers to kill problem wolf
Yellowstone National Park wildlife officials say a wolf that has chased people on bicycles and motorcycles on several occasions will have to be killed.
http://www.kxmc.com/News/377189.aspAsk Lonely Planet: Wonders of Yellowstone
Can you tell me what sort of tours there are in Yellowstone National Park in California, or is it better to hire a car and do it ourselves? Also, how long should we allow for a visit?
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10572092Livestock Interests Haze Bison off of Horse Butte
WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA: The Montana Department of Livestock initiated full-scale hazing operations today to force wild bison off of cattle-free Horse Butte and surrounding public lands on the Gallatin National Forest.
http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/news_livestock_interests_haze_bison_off_of_horse_butte/C37/L37/**********
Yosemite National Park News:
Springtime in Yosemite
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Often called "The Incomparable Valley," Yosemite is a wonder to behold and a must-see in the National Park System.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705304473,00.html
