Acadia National Park News:
Lange: Acadia National Park "Commentary Series"
Commentator Willem Lange recently spent a few days hiking in Acadia National Park. While there, he was - of course - reminded of a story.
http://www.vpr.net/episode/46273/**********
Denali National Park News:
Newton doctor dies in fall from mountain
Adventurer was climbing Mount McKinley
He had climbed Mount Everest and Mount McKinley, won the respect of colleagues at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, and was known for his drive for excellence.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massach...laska_mountain/Mount McKinley climbers fall to their deaths
Two experienced climbers have fallen to their deaths on Alaska's Mount McKinley.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iL2d-SYDkcdlkzagLN4ThFBmKHowD98PACT80Alaska's Denali draws diverse climbers
On any given day, base camp at Mount McKinley is the most diverse place in Alaska. Climbers challenging North America's tallest peak run the gamut from local men exploring their backyard to international post-doctoral students avoiding the real world.
http://newsminer.com/news/2009/jun/12/alaskas-denali-draws-diverse-climbers/**********
Everglades National Park News:
Columnist faces scary side of the Florida Everglades
Nearly everything you have heard about the Florida Everglades is right.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jun/12/columnist-faces-scary-side-florida-everglades/**********
Glacier National Park News:
Sun Road may not open for weeks
Snowplows cleared the Going-to-the-Sun Road atop Logan Pass this week, but the 50-mile alpine route through Glacier National Park probably won't be fully open for several weeks.
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20090613/NEWS01/906130304**********
Grand Canyon National Park News:
Grand Canyon Visitor Center evacuated for a short time this morning (Note, annoying, but at least non-verbal ads)
There was a construction break in the propane line today near the visitors center. The village wide alarm went off shortly after 8 am and emergency responders rushed to the visitor center and started evacuation procedures.
http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Phoenix-G...me-this-morningReconstruction of the South Kaibab Trail has begun
And it is partially funded with the President's Economic Recovery. The reconstruction will take from two to four years.
http://www.examiner.com/x-5374-Phoenix-G...Trail-has-begun**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Park reports high nuisance bear activity during spring
There has been a high level of nuisance bear activity in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring, especially on the Tennessee side.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jun/12/park-reports-high-nuisance-bear-activity-during/Sen. Alexander to play with KSO at Smokies 75th Anniv. concert
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) will play a medley of songs on the piano with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, June 13, at the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cades Cove. The concert is slated to begin at 3 p.m., with Alexander taking the stage at approximately 4:10 p.m. Heavy traffic is anticipated for the event.
http://www.volunteertv.com/home/headlines/47924772.html**********
Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
Ministry: Vote for Komodo National Park
JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has called on its citizens to vote online for the Komodo National Park to become one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/06/13/ministry-vote-komodo-national-park.html**********
Yellowstone National Park News:
Scientist Prospects for 'Bio-Gold' at Yellowstone
Research carried out by Tom Schoenfeld and David Mead of Lucigen Corp. has revealed the diversity of viruses in the fuming waters of Yellowstone National Park’s hot springs.
http://www.livescience.com/environment/090612-sl-yellowstone-microbes.htmlWildlife officials say grizzly protecting cub, food during attack
Wildlife officials said Thursday a female grizzly bear that attacked a lone hiker near West Yellowstone was probably protecting her cub and a chunk of meat she had buried near the trail.
http://www.sltrib.com/nationworld/ci_12576358Yellowstone Coalition challenges wolf delisting
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition filed a formal complaint in U.S. District Court in Missoula, Mont., Wednesday, challenging the removal of gray wolves from Endangered Species Act protections in Idaho and Montana.
http://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/articles/2009/06/11/news/17.txt**********
Yosemite National Park News:
Disabled veteran soldiers up face of El Capitan
A disabled British soldier scaled the 3,593-foot face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park using just his arms.
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_12578752**********
Zion National Park News:
Two nights camping in Zion National Park (Note, not really 'news' at all, but a nice overview about the park)
With five national parks and six national forests to its name, there’s no wonder Utah offers an unforgettable experience. One of those national parks is Zion, home to imposing mountains, a picturesque desert landscape and an abundance of red rock formations. It was to become home for two nights as a stopover before continuing my journey east.
http://worldramblers.com/two-nights-camping-in-zion-national-park/**********
