Bryce Canyon National Park News:
Utah board upholds strip mine near national park
A coal company claimed victory Tuesday when a Utah state board rejected a legal challenge brought by environmental groups that say a proposed strip mine will pollute waterways and kick up dust at Bryce Canyon National Park.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i1e9GWw6alrPjFa18W2Q11vWrxAgD9HCALD00
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Glacier National Park News:
Hail Storm Slams Glacier With Tourists Unprepared
Glacier Park tourists learned a tough lesson: Don't go hiking unprepared. A hail storm slammed into Logan Pass hard Monday night.
http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/24503326/detail.html
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Misc. National Park News:
No fees at more than 100 U.S. national parks on weekend of Aug. 14-15
More than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees will be offering free admission the weekend of Aug. 14-15.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jjEXB98t1eJ86Mt8Rla5gQAM4Utw
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Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Possible wildlife-baiting explored in bear mauling
State wildlife officials investigating a fatal grizzly bear attack outside Yellowstone National Park are looking into allegations that a photographer might have been baiting wildlife in the area.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mt-bearmaulingdeath,0,4790107.story