Alberta National Park News:
Canada sends wood bison to Russia to help herd grow
Gift of 30 animals from Alberta national park is part of a unique intercontinental plan that aims to boost the survival of the species
http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Canada+sends+wood+bison+Russia+help+herd+grow/4730315/story.html**********
Lassen Volcanic National Park News:
Lassen Volcanic National Park road opens
The 2011 spring road opening has begun at Lassen Volcanic National Park announced Park Superintendent, Darlene M. Koontz. A 10-mile section of the scenic road was opened recently to vehicle traffic on the Manzanita Lake side of the park.
http://www.redbluffdailynews.com/ci_17991278**********
Grand Canyon National Park News:
The Grand Canyon’s Uranium Question
As The Battle Continues Over Uranium Mining At The Grand Canyon, Most Arizonans Are Unaware That A Big Decision Is Looming
http://www.moderntimesmagazine.com/page16/AL_GrandCanyon_050411/AL_GrandCanyon_050411.phpSwiss daredevil to attempt Grand Canyon stunt
A Swiss adventurer who has flown his jet-propelled wingsuit over the Swiss Alps and across the English Channel hopes to fulfill a dream by flying through the Grand Canyon.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/arti...93d0b197a0b4829**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Native cougars no longer grace these mountains
Have you ever seen a mountain lion here in the Smokies region? I haven’t. In fact, the only one I’ve ever viewed outside of a zoo was somewhere near Crystal River, Fla., back in the early 1990s. It bounded out of the scrub in front of my truck and passed quickly across the highway. Even now, I can vividly recall the combined grace and power of that animal.
http://www.smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3900-native-cougars-no-longer-grace-these-mountains**********
Misc. National Park News:
Wolf protections lifted in most of Northern Rockies
The Interior Department again declares wolves fully recovered in Idaho and Montana, opening the door for hunts in the fall. They remain classified as an endangered species in Wyoming for now.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-wolves-20110505,0,302469.story
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Estes Park 'Escape` campaign edifies LMD stakeholders
LMD executive director Peggy Campbell told the crowd attending the second annual LMD stakeholders` breakfast meeting last Wednesday at the YMCA of the Rockies that a solid strategy, great agency partners, great stakeholders and an amazing product -- Estes Park -- will combine to bring visitors escaping here for a cool mountain experience.
http://www.eptrail.com/ci_17983438**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Yellowstone Park to recycle bear spray canisters
Yellowstone National Park is set to unveil a device that allows bear spray canisters to be safely emptied and recycled.
http://www.kulr8.com/news/wyoming/121308723.htmlCaptured Yellowstone Bison to be Released Into Park
There will be no more slaughter of Yellowstone National Park bison this spring, as National Park Service (NPS) officials say the 770-plus bison penned at the Stephens Creek and Corwin Springs facilities will be released back into the Park.
http://www.yellowstoneinsider.com/201105...d-into-park.phpYellowstone East Entrance Opens for Season Friday
The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park opens to automobiles at 8 a.m. on Friday.
http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wireStory?id=13527216Plans made to replace Grand Teton sewage system
Plans are being made to replace a more than 50-year-old wastewater treatment facility at the headquarters of Grand Teton National Park.
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/article_1020aba7-8664-56a5-a7ea-e6576836155c.html**********
