Please note that the news piece on the wolves in Utah (misc) is not really a 'parks' piece per say. It is interesting news given their role within the Greater Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain areas.
James
Glacier National Park News:
U.N. scientists urge stop to mining around Glacier National Park
An international team of UNESCO scientists has recommended a moratorium on mining north of Glacier National Park, a conclusion that echoes the longstanding sentiment of locals on both sides of the border.
http://www.missoulian.com/news/local/article_bba74350-070d-11df-8fb4-001cc4c002e0.html*********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Number of visitors to Smokies in 2009 highest in nearly a decade
Visitation to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2009 was the highest in almost a decade - despite the weak economy and wet weather during the spring and summer.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jan/21/number-of-visitors-smokies-2009-highest-nearly-dec/75th anniversary sees a marked increase in visitation
In 2009 during the Park’s 75th Anniversary celebration, Great Smoky Mountains National Park saw the largest number of visitors in almost a decade and recorded a 5 percent gain over 2008 visitation. Despite unrelenting rains and an economic slump, the Park received 9,491,436 visitors through its three main entrances and outlying areas in Calendar Year 2009.
http://seymourherald.com/news/2010/jan/21/75th-anniversary-sees-a-marked/**********
Olympic National Park News:
Hurricane Ridge road closure to hurt providers of winter mountain gear
The projected six-week closure of Hurricane Ridge because of a washout of its access road was bad news this week not only for snow lovers, but also for retailers who sell or rent gear for the mountains.
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20100122/NEWS/301229995**********
Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
South Downs National Park could cause confusion over planning
RESIDENTS in the new South Downs National Park could be left "confused" over who decides what they can build.
http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/4865110.New_national_park_could_create_problems/Arms cache in Kumana National Park
The Security Forces continuing search and mopping up operations in the North and East recovered a cache of arms and ammunition on Wednesday.
http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/01/22/sec03.asp**********
Utah Parks (Misc.)
Utah lawmaker puts wolves in his crosshairs
Wolves are out of control, says Utah Sen. Allen Christensen, and the state's policy should be to kill them. Heck, he did. Went to Canada to bag one. It's at the taxidermist.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14241339**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Yellowstone Swarm: More Smaller Quakes
After two moderate quakes on Wednesday night, the most recent Yellowstone National Park earthquake swarm appears to be shifting, with more quakes recorded on Thursday and Friday morning, but most of the small were of a very minor magnitude.
http://www.yellowstoneinsider.com/201001...ller-quakes.phpYellowstone's current quake swarm hits 901.
The number of earthquakes experienced since Sunday at Yellowstone National Park has risen to 901, with two of the strongest occurring late Wednesday, according to scientists monitoring the situation.
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_14244298#ixzz0dMfhS0WsEducating Visitors to preserve Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park's newest store has opened to the public with a single purpose; to inspire people to help preserve North America's national parks. Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Yellowstone's concessioner, has converted its gift shop in the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel into an interpretive facility, dedicated to informing park visitors about climate change and offering environmentally friendly products.
http://www.etravelblackboard.com/showarticle.asp?id=101221&nav=21NEK students get live lessons from Yellowstone
This was not a normal science class for eighth-graders at Orleans Elementary School. Their teacher Kristen Olbrys conducted class live from Yellowstone National Park
http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=11854050**********
Yosemite National Park News:
Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park Announces Release of the Yosemite Environmental Education Center Final Environmental Impact Statement
Yosemite National Park announces the availability of the Yosemite Environmental Education Center Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for public review. The Yosemite Institute (YI), a nonprofit partner organization, has provided environmental education programs for children in Yosemite National Park since 1971. YI provides multi-day experiential programs in the park under a cooperative agreement. .....
http://thepinetree.net/index.php?module=announce&ANN_user_op=view&ANN_id=15607***********
