Cuyahoga Valley National Park News:
Floodwaters Force Closings in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Recent heavy rains sent rivers out of their banks and triggered the closing of flood-vulnerable facilities in low-lying areas of Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...tional-park7734**********
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park News:
Eruptions continue on the Big Island
Madame Pele is putting on quite a show on the Big Island.
http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Er...euBK-660zg.cspx**********
Misc. National Park News:
Eastern cougar declared 'extinct'
Many locals swear they've seen a cougar in the wild of Western North Carolina mountains, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has news for them: the big cat is officially extinct.
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/B0/20110302/NEWS01/110302043/0/SPORTS/Eastern-cougar-declared-extinct-?odyssey=nav|head
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Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Grizzlies are Waking Up
Despite the presence of a lot of snow in Yellowstone National Park, some big furry animals with long teeth and claws are deciding it is spring.
http://www.sheridanmedia.com/news/grizzlies-are-waking15101New Yellowstone superintendent comments on possibility of government shutdown
While millions from all over the world come to see all the beauty of Yellowstone National Park, there is a chance that this opportunity may not be available due to a possible government shutdown.
http://www.kbzk.com/news/new-yellowstone...nment-shutdown/**********
Zion National Park News:
Zion National Park Visitor Facilities Open for 2011
Superintendent Jock Whitworth announced the reopening of the Zion Human History Museum and South Campground in Zion National Park. Both of these visitor facilities have been closed during the winter months. In addition, the park horse concession will begin operations for the season.
http://www.kcsg.com/view/full_story/1215...e_first_stories
