Acadia National Park News:
Beech Mountain Fire Tower in Acadia National Park Could Be Open This Weekend
If the weather cooperates, the Beech Mountain Fire Tower in Acadia National Park will be open on Saturday for visitors interested in getting a canopy-level view of the park's fall foliage.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...pen-weekend7059**********
Big Bend National Park News:
Big Bend planning major pavement work
Big Bend National Park is undergoing pavement preservation to upgrade and improve the condition of all park roads. The work will include a chip seal, to be completed in stages, including the road to the Chisos Mountains Basin and Lodge.
http://www.alpineavalanche.com/articles/2010/10/07/news/news04.txt**********
Bryce Canyon National Park News:
Rain swamps southern parts of Utah
Portions of southern Utah were swamped with rain throughout Wednesday and into Thursday morning, while flood watches remained in effect for certain areas.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700071778/Rain-swamps-southern-parts-of-Utah.html**********
Misc. National Park News:
New mobile app answers national park questions
A new mobile app gives visitors tips on 50 popular national parks - how to get there, what it costs, what animals you might see, and whether or not you should let the dog chew on those berries.
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2010/oct/07/bc-dc-park-app/?features&traveliPhone tool serves as lizard wizard for scientists seeking scaly invaders
Having trouble telling the difference between a Burmese python and a Ball python? There's an app for that.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/...sts-959140.html**********
Mount Rainier National Park News:
Fall colors peak at Mount Rainier, with winter closures pending
Staff at Mount Rainier National Park reported Thursday that fall colors at the park's higher elevations are probably at their peak and will likely continue for the next week or two, depending on weather.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2013098016_webrainier07.html?cmpid=2628**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
FWP euthanizes bear found near West Ystone school
Three grizzly bears that raided chicken coops near Gardiner have been relocated into Yellowstone National Park, but a male bear that had been hanging out near the school in West Yellowstone was not so fortunate.
http://www.necn.com/10/07/10/FWP-euthani...7652485bcc25fa3
