Mesa Verde National Park News:
House approves park visitors center for Mesa Verde
The proposed visitor and curatorial center at Mesa Verde National Park stands to receive $22 million under a funding bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
http://durangoherald.com/sections/News/2...for_Mesa_Verde/
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Misc. National Park News:
National Park Service Threatens Takeover of 6 Calif. Parks
The National Park Service is warning that it might take over six California state parks if they are closed under a proposal from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for addressing severe state budget shortfalls.
http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/07/02/...of-6-98645.html
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial News:
Rushmore fireworks launch despite clouds
Fog blanked the annual fireworks extravaganza Friday night at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/articles/2009/07/04/news/top/doc4a4e7216b23a8305156446.txt
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Yosemite National Park News:
Current Yosemite National Park Fire Activity Update
Yosemite National Park, CA.....Yosemite Fire Update #17, July 3, 2009....Trail closures have been implemented on the Harden Fire for public safety. The closures are the Smith Meadow to White Wolf and Aspen Valley to White Wolf.
http://thepinetree.net/index.php?module=announce&ANN_user_op=view&ANN_id=12481
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Zion National Park News:
Propane leak in Zion National Park sends man to hospital
A propane leak at the Zion Lodge in southern Utah's Zion National Park sent one man to the hospital and led to an evacuation of the area near Springdale.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_12741247
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