Acadia National Park News:
The Stars Are Shining for Third Annual Acadia Night Sky Festival
Ever wonder why there are fewer stars in the night sky? The cause of our changing skies is light pollution due to the rapid development of urban centers. On the coast of Maine the town of Bar Harbor is working to protect this magnificent natural resource and showcases their stunning night skies during the 3rd Annual Acadia Night Sky Festival.
http://www.emailwire.com/release/69917-T...y-Festival.html**********
Biscayne National Park News:
Biscayne National Park Working On Update To Its General Management Plan
Imagine being in charge of a national park where fish stocks are reeling, coral reefs are declining, and boaters are damaging both reefs and seagrass beds. Toss in sea-level rise, climate change impacts, and ocean acidification, and you've got quite a mess on your hands.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...gement-plan8761**********
Everglades National Park News:
Agency Takes New Approach To Save Everglades Land
In Florida, federal officials have released plans for a new wildlife preserve just south of Orlando. The Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge will include at least 150,000 acres, but there's a twist — most of it will remain under private ownership.
http://www.npr.org/2011/09/12/140403285/agency-takes-new-approach-to-save-everglades-land**********
Glacier National Park News:
Puzzle Creek fire near Glacier NP burning 1,000 acres
The Puzzle Creek fire burning near Glacier National Park has torched 1,000 acres since being sparked by lightning on September 9th.
http://www.kpax.com/news/puzzle-creek-fire-near-glacier-np-burning-1-000-acres/**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Accidental Bear Spray Discharge Forces Evacuation of Visitor Center at Grand Teton National Park
A popular series of TV commercials asks "What's in your wallet?" but sometimes it's more important to remember what you're carrying next to your wallet.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...tional-park8749Yellowstone Park visits down slightly in August
Yellowstone National Park saw a decline in recreation visitors last month.
http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/article.php?art_id=7719Exxon Mobil seeks to remove failed Mont. pipeline
Exxon Mobil Pipeline Co. is seeking permission from Montana officials to remove a ruptured oil pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude into the Yellowstone River.
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Exxon-Mobil-seeks-to-remove-failed-Mont-pipeline-2167973.php**********
Yosemite National Park News:
Yosemite National Park Completes Major Trail Restoration Project
Nearly 75 miles of hiking trails and habitat in Yosemite National Park have been restored in the largest ever trail repair project undertaken in the park.
http://www.yourcaliforniashow.com/urca-n...torationproject**********
Zion National Park News:
Fire near Zion National Park contained
A wildfire burning in Zion National Park has been fully contained.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52568267-78/fire-park-contained-mesa.html.csp**********
