Grand Canyon National Park News:
Surprise man, 69, still missing at Grand Canyon
Family members of a Grand Canyon hiker who has been missing for nearly a week prepared a list of safety tips for hikers in the hopes of preventing other families from losing loved ones, Grand Canyon National Park officials said Monday.
http://www.azcentral.com/community/surprise/articles/2009/06/01/20090601abrk-missinghiker.htmlArizona, Utah students to develop new raft motors
A rafting association has given grants to the engineering departments of four universities to develop alternative motorboat technology for commercial river operations at Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_12493769Grand Canyon Superintendent Steve Martin Receives Resource Stewardship Award
On May 13, at a recent meeting of area superintendents, Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) Superintendent Steve Martin received the Regional Director’s Superintendent of the Year Award for Natural Resource Stewardship from Inter-mountain Regional Director Mike Snyder.
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Peeking at PBS's park view
Smokies documentary wins raves; co-creator says it's about people
Monday night's first peek of an upcoming documentary - "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" - offered a tantalizing preview of coming attractions when the 12-hour series airs on PBS beginning Sept. 27.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jun/02/peeking-at-pbss-park-view/2009 Is The Big 75 For Great Smoky Mountains National Park
We had no idea that Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the most visited national park in the country, but it is, and now is a great time to join the crowds. The park is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and is promoting its birthday with special events, nature programs, and a snazzy commemorative website.
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/6/1/71...s+National+Park**********
