Monday Dec 13, 2010
OK, so we have been a bit derelict in our duties this month. I apologize. Here we go:
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Regional Briefs: Parkway had most suicides
A study shows that the Blue Ridge Parkway was the national park with the most suicides from 2003 to 2009.
http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2010/dec/12/parkway-had-most-suicides-ar-610064/biologist receives recognition
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Supervisory Fisheries Biologist Steve Moore was recently recognized with two national awards for his leadership in native trout stream restoration at the Smokies and in national parks across the nation.
http://seymourherald.com/news/2010/dec/12/biologist-receives-recognition/**********
Misc. National Park News:
Colorado National 'Park'?
Some Are Pushing For The Landmark To Be Upgraded To A National Park.
As the Colorado National Monument's 100th birthday approaches, some are pushing for the landmark to be upgraded to a national park.
http://www.kjct8.com/news/26110185/detail.html**********
Mount Rainier National Park News:
Go frolic in snow at Mount Rainier
Snowplay area: Set to open Saturday
http://www.theolympian.com/2010/12/12/1471574/go-frolic-in-snow-at-mount-rainier.html#ixzz1816oCA7a**********
Olympic National Park News:
Extra help at Olympic National Park
Funded by contributions from communities, organizations and individuals, Olympic National Park has hired the extra staff needed to keep Hurricane Ridge Road open seven days a week this winter.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/12/12/1461970/extra-help-at-olympic-national.html#ixzz1816N7HfV**********
Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
Coalition split over cattle grazing in national parks
The new Victorian Coalition Government appears to be split over whether to return cattle grazing to the Barmah Forest and Gunbower National Park.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/13/3091517.htm?site=melbourne2 poachers killed in Kaziranga National Park
Two poachers were killed in an encounter with forest department personnel inside Kaziranga National Park here this morning.
http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4691969**********
Yellowstone National Park News:
Scientist studies CO2 link to quakes in Yellowstone
Is Yellowstone National Park losing steam?
That's what U.S. Geological Survey scientist Bill Evans is hoping to find out by studying the rings of lodgepole pine trees in the park.
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_0d6cd494-ebad-502d-88bc-0cb6eea6898b.htmlYellowstone National Park opens for winter season Wednesday
Although Yellowstone National Park again drew a record number of visitors this summer, that won't necessarily translate into a strong winter season.
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_33756e57-4a81-58ad-b300-12806a20301a.htmlYellowstone’s colorful wolves: using thermal imaging to study disease
Most wolves in Yellowstone National Park sport a grey or black coat, but new photos of thermal imaging reveal the animals in a captivating rainbow of hues.
http://www.examiner.com/yellowstone-eco-...o-study-disease**********
Yosemite National Park News:
Annual Yosemite Christmas bird count is Sunday
Yosemite National Park is participating in the annual Christmas bird count to be held Sunday.
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2010/12/13/1690807/annual-yosemite-christmas-bird.html#ixzz18168tJR3**********
