Badlands National Park News:
Herbicide spraying starts at Badlands National Park
Aerial spraying of a herbicide for management of Canada thistle has begun at Badlands National Park, and spraying is expected to be completed by July 20.
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090712/NEWS/907120338/1001/news
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Denali National Park News:
Strike continues at Denali Park and Preserve
A spokeswoman for IBEW Local 1547 said Monday that 17 workers at Denali National Park and Preserve remain on strike.
http://newsminer.com/news/2009/jul/14/strike-continues-denali-park-and-preserve/
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Grand Canyon National Park News:
Man killed when car plunges into Grand Canyon
A man died after his car plunged 600 feet off the edge of the Grand Canyon's South Rim, authorities said Tuesday.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/14/arizona.grand.canyon.death/index.html
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Grand Teton National Park News:
Storms ignite Smurf House Fire, 2 others
Storms that produced roughly 500 lightning strikes in a 24-hour period in Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest have ignited three fires in the park.
http://www.jhguide.com/article.php?art_id=4817
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Yellowstone National Park News:
Finding art in Yellowstone
Most people decide to vacation in Yellowstone National Park because of its scenic beauty and the abundant wildlife there. However, when local art teacher, Marsha Lott, spent a week there recently, she was on the lookout for art.
http://www.effinghamherald.net/news/article/7815/


Yosemite National Park News:
Alone in a Crowd: Hiking Yosemite's North Rim
Yosemite Valley may be popular–rightfully so–but it still holds secrets. Hike this long-forgotten trail on the North Rim, and you'll have the granite icons to yourself.
http://www.backpacker.com/june_09_alone_in_a_crowd_hiking_yellowstones_north_rim/destinations/13134
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