Acadia National Park News:
Students contribute research on mercury levels
High school students from Bangor and Old Town are helping scientists research mercury levels in local watersheds, and got a chance to present their results today.
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/160307/2/Students-contribute-research-on-mercury-levels**********
Denali National Park News:
New Online Site for Denali Road Lottery Entries - Entry Period is June 1-30, 2011
The 2011 annual road lottery in Denali National Park and Preserve will take place on September 16, 17, 18, and 19 (Friday through Monday), weather permitting. Each day 400 vehicles may use their day-long permits, obtained through the lottery system, to travel the Denali Park Road. If weather permits, the road may be open for its entire 92-mile length, offering exceptional opportunities for experiencing the heart of the park.
http://www.nps.gov/dena/parknews/2011-road-lottery.htm**********
Glacier National Park News:
Glacier National Park will require boat inspections in effort to prevent invasive species
Glacier National Park will now require boat inspections in an effort to keep aquatic invasive species out of the park's waters.
http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/bf8107e851fb4b3680ad02688554abb6/MT--Glacier-Boat-Inspection/Wildlife managers keeping busy with bear reports
Fish, Wildlife and Parks bear managers have been attempting to trap and relocate two grizzly bear family groups that have been roaming in the Coram and Martin City areas, as well as a large male grizzly bear that has been around houses in the Blankenship area.
http://www.flatheadnewsgroup.com/hungryhorsenews/article_3351aed6-863d-11e0-964d-001cc4c03286.html**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Volunteers needed for Park Trail Rehab
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is currently recruiting for volunteers to assist a Trails Forever trail crew on reconstruction projects on the Forney Ridge Trail Friday-Monday from May 20 to Oct. 16.
http://www.nc-cherokee.com/theonefeather/2011/05/25/volunteers-needed-for-park-trail-rehab/Wanted: Elk poacher; $5,000 reward offered
A $5,000 reward has been posted for anyone providing information leading to the arrest/convicti
http://www.shelbystar.com/news/elk-55512-information-poacher.html**********
Misc. National Park News:
Who Should Pay For National Park Rescues? (Note, mentions GTNP, but in my opinion is really a bigger question)
A recent search for two lost skiers at Grand Teton National Park cost $115,000. Should people who take part in riskier outdoor sports help pay for rescue operations?
http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/who_should_pay_for_national_park_rescues/C41/L41/**********
Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road won't open for Memorial Day
Trail Ridge Road will not open for Memorial Day weekend because heavy snow has hampered plowing efforts.
http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_18129240#ixzz1NOfZUtJcDailyCamera.com
High Water in Colorado, With Ripples to Las Vegas
An above-average snowpack will likely lead to flooding and even mudslides, but it will ultimately replenish the region's water supplies.
http://www.newwest.net/topic/article/high_water_in_colorado_with_ripples_to_las_vegas/C35/L35/**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National park News:
Biologists track Grand Teton osprey migrating as far as southern Mexico, Cuba
Researchers have verified that osprey in Grand Teton National Park can migrate a long way — as far as southern Mexico and even Cuba.
http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/4f43ee4c1071448e8a1ec752613e4a20/WY--Osprey-Tracked/Yellowstone Park delays opening of Beartooth Highway, Dunraven Pass
Wild spring weather has slowed plowing efforts on Beartooth Highway, prompting Yellowstone National Park to delay the road’s opening beyond the Memorial Day weekend for the first time in six years.
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-an...c085c14975.htmlGrand Teton National Park concerned about wildlife-vehicle collisions
Officials at Grand Teton National Park say they're stepping up efforts to reduce the number of collisions between vehicles and wild animals.
http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/s...ife-Collisions/
