Bryce Canyon National Park News:
Wildfires close road, trail in Utah County
A road and a trail were closed Tuesday after the Lake Forest fire grew to 600 acres.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705318324,00.html
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Denali National Park News:
Man dies on tour bus in Denali Park
A 59 year old New Mexico man died of apparent natural causes on a Denali Natural History Tour bus near the Savage River Campground on Thursday.
http://ktna.org/2009/07/20/man-dies-on-tour-bus-in-denali-park/**********
Everglades National Park News:
Heat may have killed fish in Florida Bay
Thousands of fish popped up dead this week in Florida Bay -- possible victims of what might be described as a marine version of heat stroke.
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/1153596.htmlToo Late to Quell Python Invasion? (Editorial)
I can't escape the feeling that the just-announced "python-hunting" campaign in South Florida will be a bust.
http://www.theledger.com/article/2009072...ython-Invasion-*********
Grand Canyon National Park News:
Appeals Court Rejects Suit Against Motorized Rafts in Grand Canyon
A federal appeals court yesterday upheld a decision rejecting attempts by environmental groups to stop rafters from using motors and helicopters in Grand Canyon National Park.
http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/07/22/...ed-r-20848.htmlInterior efforts protect public (Editorial)
We have 25 million reasons to avoid the risk of putting uranium mines near the Grand Canyon
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/2009/07/22/20090722wed1-22.htmlBASE jumper lands photographer in trouble
A 2007 BASE jump at Grand Canyon National Park landed a South Lake Tahoe photographer in federal court in Arizona last week.
http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20090722/NEWS/907219984/1007/NONE&parentprofile=1056**********
Grand Teton National Park News:
Whitebark pine cone crop looking good
High-protein food could help reduce conflicts between grizzlies, hunters this fall.
http://www.jacksonholenews.com/article.php?art_id=4852**********
Yellowstone National Park News:
Yellowstone visitor gored by bison
A bull bison at Yellowstone National Park gored a 55-year-old tourist after the man got within 10 feet of the animal in a campground.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2009-07-22-yellowstone-bison-gores-visitor_N.htmFirst Noticeable Fire of Season Hits Yellowstone
The first noticeable fire of the 2009 summer season has been spotted in Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley, as a small burn on the southwest slope of Druid Peak is now large enough to be noticed.
http://www.yellowstoneinsider.com/200907...yellowstone.phpThings At Yellowstone Aren't As Calm As Once Thought
This month’s copy of National Geographic has some great reading for those headed out to Yellowstone National Park this summer. However, it’s the kind of information that you may not want to hear if you’re a worrywart. Apparently the volcano supervolcano that created one of the country’s best national parks isn’t as sleepy as researchers once thought.
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/7/21/7...As+Once+ThoughtTalks Over Grizzly Protection Break Down
A court-ordered discussion between parties to lawsuits challenging a decision by the U.S. Government to remove the Yellowstone grizzly from the Endangered Species list ended with no agreement, ensuring two judges will hear challenges.
http://www.yellowstoneinsider.com/200907...-break-down.php**********
Zion National Park News:
Zion National Park sets ceremony for 100th anniversary
Ecuadorean officials say there's new hope that famed Galapagos giant tortoise Lonesome George, believed to be the last of his species, could soon be a father.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_12882583
