Glacier National Park News:
Glacier park officials to kill aggressive grizzly
Glacier National Park’s bear management team has decided to kill a 17-year-old female grizzly bear that has become overly familiar with people and relocate her yearling cubs to the Bronx Zoo in New York City.
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article...ressive+grizzly
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Grand Canyon National Park News:
Obama, McCain trips draw attention to Canyon issues
Mining, air quality, crowds are conservation concerns
Two high-profile visits to the Grand Canyon in the coming week will focus new attention on efforts to protect natural resources at the iconic site.
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2009/08/15/20090815obama-canyon0815.html
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Second rock slide closes Smokies road until Monday
Little River Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain closed through Monday after a second rock slide Friday.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/aug/15/second-rock-slide-closes-smokies-road-until/
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Grand Teton National Park News:
Heart transplant recipient taking on the Tetons
Like any mountaineer, Kelly Perkins depends on an abundance of heart and nerve to reach a summit.
http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/health/in...torylist=health
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Misc. National Park News:
Presidents and their relationship with Yellowstone and Grand Canyon
There is a long history between the National Parks and the Office of the President. This weekend, that relationship continues with President Obama's short getaway from the stresses of Washington this weekend to spend some time with his family at two of landmark locations.
http://www.examiner.com/x-5370-Grand-Can...nd-Grand-Canyon
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Mount Rainier National Park News:
Learn park history at Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park staff and volunteers will present “Shadows of the Past” Saturday night.
http://www.theolympian.com/outdoors/story/939437.html