Denali National Park News:
Union for 16 Denali workers continues to negotiate
The union that represents 16 bus mechanics, radio technicians and warehouse workers at Denali National Park continues to try and work out an agreement instead of going on strike ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=10627428

Scientists discover track of soaring prehistoric creature
While hiking a hillside in Denali National Park last July, Steve Hasiotis bent down and picked up a rock. Its curious shape, like a plaster cast of a giant bird track, made him ponder the rock for a second before handing it to Tony Fiorillo.
http://www.capitalcityweekly.com/stories/070109/out_457427936.shtml

Nepali Sherpa trains on Mount McKinley
The glacial flanks of Mount McKinley is an odd place to find an international exchange program.
http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=10623359
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Everglades National Park News:
FWC: Facts about the Burmese python
The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provided the "Talking Points" about the Burmese python:
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090...-Burmese-python
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Misc. National Park News:
Grants, land at risk if California parks close
California could lose millions of dollars in federal grants and the National Park Service could seize land in six parks, including Angel Island, if the state goes through with a proposal to close 219 state parks, officials said Wednesday.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/07/01/MNJP18HC0N.DTL&type=science

Stake a claim to a cheap campsite at national parks
Carla and Jim Boerman of Walworth, N.Y., have been campers for nearly two decades, starting when their twin daughters, who are now in college, were just 18 months old.
http://www.cleveland.com/travel/index.ssf/2009/07/stake_a_claim_to_a_cheap_camps.html
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Mount Rainier National Park News:
Ranger rescued after 40 foot fall at Mt. Rainier
An injured climbing ranger has been airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after falling into a crevasse while skiing from the summit.
http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=184900

Park staff looking at effect of human visitors on wildlife
Wild animals eating human food was an issue at Mount Rainier National Park last season. Park staff is hoping to keep it from becoming an issue this year.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/adventure/outdoors/story/797827.html
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Saguaro National Park News:
Saguaro Park West offers series of special programs
Saguaro National Park is offering a series of special programs that will explore the natural and cultural history of the park.
http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/299139
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