Denali National Park News:
Denali sled dog pups on national park's webcam
Denali National Park, located in the stunning wilds of Alaska, is amongst the more remote and beautiful destinations in the entire U.S. park system.
http://www.gadling.com/2011/09/24/denali-sled-dog-pups-on-national-park-webcam/**********
Everglades National Park News:
Explore your estuary on National Estuaries Day, Saturday
Whether you’re a nature geek or an accountant or somewhere in between, if you live in southwest Florida, chances are good that your life is enhanced in some way by coastal waters known as estuaries. In case you weren’t sure, an estuary is where rivers meet the sea, or where fresh water from land meets and mixes with salt water from the ocean forming “brackish” water.
http://www.examiner.com/nature-in-ft-myers/explore-your-estuary-on-national-estuaries-day-saturday**********
Glacier National Park News:
Man accused in Glacier National Park rafting shooting pleads not guilty
The transient man who is accused of firing a gun across the Middle Fork of the Flathead River has been released from jail on bond. Thursday he pleaded not guilty to his felony charges.
http://www.kxlf.com/news/man-accused-in-glacier-national-park-rafting-shooting-pleads-not-guilty/**********
Misc. National Park News:
The National Park Service's Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger Programs
In cooperation with the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the USA, the National Park Service offers Scout Ranger Programs in many national parks to get youngsters involved in learning about, enjoying, and protecting park resources.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...er-programs8782**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Report Details Harrowing Grizzly Attack on Yellowstone NP Trail
The National Park Service this week released a detailed report (pdf) of a fatal grizzly bear attack this summer at Yellowstone National Park, providing chilling details of the vicious mauling, which might have been avoided if the 58-year-old victim and his wife had reacted differently to the sight of the approaching bear.
http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2011/09/23/...-yel-97964.htmlAPNewsBreak: Exxon Mobil to restart Mont. pipeline
A failed Exxon Mobil pipeline that spilled an estimated 42,000 gallons of oil into the Yellowstone River was expected to restart operations on Saturday after federal officials approved repairs meant to prevent another accident.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9PUKCI00.htmCoroner: Man died of natural causes escaping fire
Authorities say an 81-year-old Yellowstone County man died of natural causes while trying to get away from a controlled burn that got out of control and not as a result of being caught in the flames.
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Coroner-Man-died-of-natural-causes-escaping-fire-2186929.phpYellowstone Grizzly Bear Numbers: How Relevant Are They?
The question of the relevance of Yellowstone grizzly numbers and trends came into question during the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals hearing in March on the appeal of the District Court ruling that returned Yellowstone grizzly bears to the list of endangered species in 2009.
http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/lwillcox/yellowstone_grizzly_bear_numbe.htmlYellowstone Visitation Remains Strong
Some belated attendance news to consider: August visitation to Yellowstone National Park in 2011 topped the 800,000 mark for only the second time in the park’s history -- but was still below August 2010's figures.
http://www.yellowstoneinsider.com/201109...ains-strong.phpSignal Mountain Lodge concessionaire earns another 15 years
National Park Service Intermountain Regional Director John Wessels has announced that Signal Mountain Lodge LLC has been selected to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail and marina services, camping and other amenities at Grand Teton National Park. The contract will begin Jan. 1, 2012, with a term of 15 years.
http://www.wyomingbusinessreport.com/article.asp?id=60012**********
