Denali National Park News:
Denali road lottery application deadline is today
PERMITS: Those who win opportunity to visit should be prepared for weather.
http://www.adn.com/outdoors/story/848251.html**********
Everglades National Park News:
South Florida pythons taken to South Carolina pit
The snakes will live in the fenced pit for a year, while scientists determine how to slow or stop their invasion
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-pythons-everglades-b062909,0,1121286.story
Working to Improve the Condition of Everglades National Park
This biological treasure is located in the American state of Florida.
http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-06-29-voa2.cfm**********
Glacier National Park News:
Glacier National Park Fund seeks $3.5 million
$1 million to go for centennial birthday bash, book
The Glacier National Park Fund has set a $3.5 million fundraising goal for upgrades and restoration as the park nears its centennial.
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/jun/29/glacier-national-park-fund-seeks-35-million/**********
Misc. National Park News:
Closing State Parks Could Have Domino Effect on Economy (JM Note: Obviously, not really NP related, but I thought it had value to post).
California’s budget crisis is putting state parks at risk just as summer and park season kicks off. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed closing 80 percent of the state’s parks.
http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=7e6d785cfde2de8d19f464975b44ce2e**********
Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
Betla National Park bars visitors for animals' privacy
Ranchi (IANS): Wild animals too need some privacy . Recognising this, the Jharkhand forest department has decided to close the Betla National Park to tourists during the mating season July 1-September 30 so the animals have congenial atmosphere.
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200906301412.htm**********
