Banff National Park News:
Banff makes hay while ground squirrel is hot
The legacy of a photo-friendly ground squirrel in Banff lives on (Note - this made me laugh).
http://www.calgaryherald.com/travel/Banff+makes+while+ground+squirrel/1895679/story.html**********
Glacier National Park News:
Glacier National Park prepares for centennial
Glacier National Park Centennial is getting ready to unveil their full, finalized calendar of activities for the 100th anniversary of the nation's 10th oldest national park.
http://www.kpax.com/Global/story.asp?S=10936946**********
North Cascades National Park News:
North Cascades park rangers deeply affected by Craig Luebben's death on Mt. Torment
Rangers at North Cascades National Park in Washington were deeply affected by the tragic and unexpected death of climber, Craig Luebben. This tragic event occured Sunday morning, Aug. 9th, 2009, in their park. Luebben was climbing an alpine rock ridge traverse on Mt. Torment when, according to park rangers, the ice he was standing on fell away. Willie Benegas was his belay partner.
http://www.examiner.com/x-9599-Boulder-R...h-on-Mt-Torment**********
Yellowstone National Park News:
Gun law complaints trail Obama during park tours
Family in tow for a tour of national treasures far from Washington, President Barack Obama is trailed by criticism from gun opponents and parks advocates for allowing firearms into such majestic places as Yellowstone.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gqTKOeslTxBjgqOxM9ctosgBKHmAD9A3ENDG0Obamas join crowds at Yellowstone Park
'COOL! THAT'S A GEYSER' | Free days, cheaper gas spur records at national parks
President Obama and his family visited Yellowstone National Park on Saturday.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/obama/1718835,CST-NWS-obamaparks16.article
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