Acadia National Park News:
Acadia National Park in 5...
By land or sea, New England's first National Park is a fantasy island for fun.
The first designated national park in New England, most of Acadia’s 30,000 acres sprawl across rugged Mt. Desert Island. The park came to prominence during the late 19th century, when wealthy industrialists began summering in the island's largest community, courtly Bar Harbor. Boston landscape architect Charles Elliot and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. are the luminaries most associated with Acadia's establishment in 1916.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/03/08/acadia-national-park/
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Glacier National Park News:
Student's body found in Montana
A body discovered on the southern edge of Glacier National Park has been identified as a Lake Forest College student missing since Sept. 28, 2009.
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/newssun/news/2096240,5_1_WA11_LFBODY_S1-100311.article

'There's nothing here'; Odd slogan highlights Montana's allure as a vacation destination
Busy, crowded streets echo with the sounds of traffic and chaos. Commuters wait for their ride, engulfed in the sounds of the city. Then, a breath of fresh air — they're greeted by a bus unlike any they've ever seen before. It's completely wrapped in the iconic vista of Glacier National Park. For a moment, their minds are far from the gridlock, imagining what it would be like to be taking in that view in person.
http://www.lonepeaklookout.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/news1.txt
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Some Smokies roads to be closed longer for stimulus projects; spring facilities schedule released
Roaring Fork motor nature trail and Clingman's Dome will be closed a little longer than normal this year, due to ARRA projects to rehabilitate the road.
http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=115435&catid=2
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Lassen National Park News:
Lassen Volcanic National Park offers ranger led snowshoe walks
Join a ranger on Saturday, March 13 for a special snowshoe walk at the Manzanita Lake area near the north entrance of Lassen Volcanic NationalPark. “We are committed to First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign to increase daily exercise for a healthier tomorrow. The two programs offered at Manzanita Lake will be an opportunity for visitors to increase physical activity and experience the beauty of the park” Stated Superintendent Darlene Koontz.
http://plumasnews.com/index.php/home/670...althy-lifestyle
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Redwood National Park News:
Redwood National Park pitches 5-year fire plan
Redwood National Park would burn more acres and build more fire fuel breaks as part of its plan to manage fire in the park for the next fire years.
http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_14653712
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Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Mr. President goes to Yellowstone
As America's first national park, Yellowstone has always held a special place in the public's imagination. Not only is it home to an array of wildlife, such as bison, elk, and grizzly bears, it also happens to hold the most famous geyser in the world, Old Faithful.
http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/11/m/

NPS, Boy Scouts Reach Tentative Agreement on Bechler Access
It turns out there were far fewer differences between the goals of the National Park Service officials and organizers of Camp Loll, a Boy Scout camp off the southern boundary of Yellowstone National Park, as the two sides have worked out a compromise plan for Park visitation in 2010 and beyond.
http://www.yellowstoneinsider.com/201003...hler-access.php
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Yosemite National Park News:
Yosemite National Park Welcomes New Superintendent
After fifteen years as superintendent of Point Reyes National Seashore, Don Neubaucher, has joined the ranks at Yosemite National Park .
http://www.extranomical.com/NEWS/YOSEMIT...endent_857.html
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Zion National Park News:
Zion National Park wants plan to make sure natural sounds are protected
Planners at Zion National Park are starting to look at ways to preserve natural sounds.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iSY8CYCykgO_qsYi1KYuSKQWZs8A