Lots of news today - particularly in the Yellowstone Region.
James
Banff National Park News:
Bison may be reintroduced to Banff National Park
Parks Canada is considering reintroducing bison to Banff National Park.
http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/C...hub=CalgaryHome**********
Glacier National Park News:
Wolf Hunt Closing West of Glacier Park
State wildlife officials say they are shutting down wolf hunting along the North Fork of the Flathead River after the shooting of two wolves filled the area's season-long quota.
http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/wolf_hunt_closing_west_of_glacier_park/14066/Glacier NP road work winding down for season
Construction is wrapping up for the winter on part of the major reconstruction of the Going to Sun Road in Glacier National Park.
http://www.kulr8.com/news/state/69555122.html**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Lost hikers found in Smokies
Rangers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park located three lost hikers in the Abrams Fall area at around 7 p.m. Monday, according to a press release from the park.
http://www.nwpphotoforum.com/ubbthreads/...mp;page=0#26384**********
Misc. National Park News:
Senate Conservation Leaders Introduce Bill to Fully Fund Vital Park and Outdoor Recreation Program
NRPA Calls on Congress to Fully Fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3181744.htm**********
Yellowstone (And Grand Teton) National Park News:
Community ponders next step on Yellowstone winter use
With the East Entrance’s winter visitation a shadow of what it once was, Park County businesses and officials have their work cut out for them in pushing for continued and expanded access to Yellowstone National Park during the winter season.
http://powelltribune.com/index.php/content/view/2781/2/Wyoming Makes Argument For Managing Gray Wolves
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's rejection of Wyoming's management plan for gray wolves was an "arbitrary and capricious" decision, the state claims, and a federal court should order the agency to transfer wolf management to Wyoming.
http://cbs4denver.com/wireapnewswy/Wyoming.asks.federal.2.1301482.htmlSmall quake recorded in remote Yellowstone area
A minor earthquake shook a remote area of Yellowstone National Park.
http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=11473695Groups Ask Court to Eliminate Yellowstone Bison Slaughters
Bison who wander outside the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park could not be killed by the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service if a lawsuit filed by nine environmental groups and American Indian organizations succeeds.
http://www.yellowstoneinsider.com/200911...-slaighters.php**********
Zion National Park News:
Walking with the angels at Zion National Park (Experiential Piece...not really news)
If you're afraid of heights, you've got to do this hike.
http://www.gadling.com/2009/11/09/walking-with-the-angels-at-zion-national-park/
