Acadia National Park News:
Scientists seek cause of Maine whale death
Scientists and volunteers in Maine are working together to determine what killed a minke whale found dead on a beach at the Acadia National Park.
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Scientists-seek-cause-of-Maine-whale-death-2140582.phpAcadia National Park opens new research center on Schoodic Point
After years of work, a new research center at Acadia National Park has opened on Schoodic Point.
http://www.wlbz2.com/news/article/170335...-Schoodic-Point**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
A new restoration project is coming to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this Saturday that will help minimize pollution.
http://www.blounttoday.com/news/2011/aug/24/restoration-project-comes-great-smoky-mountains-na/**********
Joshua Tree National Park News:
Two deaths in Joshua Tree park prompt heat safety warnings
After two European visitors died, officials heighten warnings as region braces for a scorching weekend.
The deaths of two tourists at Joshua Tree National Park on Monday, believed to be the result of heat exposure, have prompted officials to heighten warnings as the region faces what could be the hottest weekend of the summer.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-heat-20110825,0,1505859.story
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Firewood collection permits available from RMNP
Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park. Collection dates run Sept. 10 through Oct. 31.
http://www.timescall.com/news/longmont-local-news/ci_18753047More Than A Dozen Aftershocks Continue To Rattle Colorado After Largest Quake In 40 Years
The strongest earthquake to hit Colorado in more than four decades continues to rattle the state with 13 aftershocks and likely more on the way for days or even weeks, Amy Vaughan of the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center in Golden said to The Denver Post.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/24/more-than-a-dozen-aftersh_n_935412.html**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Wolves backdrop as Salazar speaks in Grand Teton
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is making two hastily arranged appearances in Grand Teton National Park to highlight the economic benefit of national parks and tourism.
http://www.idahopress.com/news/state/wol...a03011eec2.html**********
Yosemite National Park News:
17th person dies at Yosemite National Park
It's happened again — Yosemite National Park rangers were forced to search for a body this week after hikers reported seeing someone fall while climbing Half Dome, NBC Bay Area reports.
http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/24/7463774-17th-person-dies-at-yosemite-national-park**********
