Glacier National Park News:
Public Meeting Scheduled to Take Input on Glacier National Park's Plans for Heavens Peak Fire Lookout
A public meeting is set for next week to discuss Glacier National Park's plans for stabilizing the historic Heavens Peak Fire Lookout station.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...ire-lookout7657**********
Grand Canyon National Park News:
Grand Canyon National Park
Woman Who Died in Fall at Grand Canyon Identified
A body recovered from below the South Rim on Thursday, February 10 has been identified as that of 64-year old Janice Wotherspoon of St. George, Utah.
http://www.nps.gov/grca/parknews/2011-02-17_id.htm**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Road Work Planned for Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It's less than three miles of roadway, but when work begins on a stretch of Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park next month, it will at times pinch the road down to one lane, according to park officials.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...tional-park7652Events in the Smokies showcase Appalachian heritage, history, culture
Townsend, a gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the “Peaceful Side of the Smokies,” hosts a series of annual events to preserve and promote the heritage, history and culture of Appalachia while entertaining and educating visitors.
http://www.thedailytimes.com/Local_News/story/Events_in_the_Smokies_showcase_Appalachian_heritage,_history,_culture_id_008155
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve News:
Sand Dunes among nation's quietest parks
Among the scattered ranches and homes lining the north end of the San Luis Valley is another party concerned about noise.
http://www.chieftain.com/news/local/sand...1cc4c03286.html**********
Shenandoah National Park News:
Fire continues to burn in Shenandoah National Park
Firefighters continue to work on the Smith Run Fire in Shenandoah National Park for a third day, park officials reported Monday.
http://www2.starexponent.com/news/2011/f...park-ar-857608/**********
Wind Cave National Park News:
Movement of elk in SD park being monitored
Researchers are tracking 34 elk in Wind Cave National Park as part of a new management plan to reduce the size of the park herd.
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2011/feb/22/bc-sd-elk-study/?features&travel
