Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
Uluru closure conditions 'disappointing'
A member of the Northern Territory Opposition says he is disappointed the new management plan for Uluru National Park approved by the Federal Government could still see climbing the rock banned.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/01/09/2788862.htm?section=australiaVolcanic lava flows unabated in DR.Congo national park
Lava from an erupting volcano in the DR Congo was still flowing Friday, a vulcanologist said, threatening wildlife in a national park that is home to some of the world's last mountain gorillas.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iGBc8r53J8miCPRB-u9EgaFy6KGQ**********
Wind Cave National Park News
Wind Cave National Park sets programs
Children can explore nature, and adults can hike backcountry at Wind Cave National Park through two programs to be offered this winter and spring.
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/article_91c28ee8-fd9c-11de-9a68-001cc4c03286.html**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Ted Turner's bid for Yellowstone National Park bison draws herd of opposition (Previously Reported)
Ted Turner's bid to get 74 wild bison from Yellowstone National Park is drawing stiff opposition from those who say the animals are being given up for private profit instead of conservation.
http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100110/LIVING/1100303Ted Turner and Native Americans in row over fate of Yellowstone Bison
A herd of 74 rare bison could be slaughtered if a dispute involving conservationists, Indian tribes and media mogul Ted Turner is not resolved.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnew...tone-Bison.html**********
Yosemite National Park News:
Yosemite National Park had nearly 3.9 million visitors in 2009
Yosemite National Park released its visitation numbers for 2009 today. The park had a record number of visitors last year, with 3,866,970 people spending time in the 1,169 square mile scenic wonderland.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2010/01/yosemite-national-park-.html**********
