Big Bend National Park News:
Border Crossing in National Park to Reopen
United States Customs and Border Protection and the National Park Service plan to reopen the Boquillas border crossing and customs station between the United States and Mexico in the Big Bend National Park.
http://www.courthousenews.com/2011/10/31/41079.htmEnvironment key in border bill
Foes see agency causing harm; backers cite smugglers, cartels.
Both sides of a debate over a proposed law giving the Border Patrol more access to protected lands say they're trying to do what's right for the environment.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_n...p#ixzz1cYzFaNle**********
Bryce Canyon National Park News:
Utah Prairie Dogs at the Center of Endangered Species Battle (I almost put this is Misc as it is really about a larger issue)
The Utah Prairie Dog is listed as a threatened species under federal law, but if you ask some people in Iron County, it's not nearly threatened enough.
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kuer/n....Species.Battle**********
Grand Canyon National Park News:
Ranger awarded highest National Park Service honor
Grand Canyon National Park Supervisory Park Ranger Lisa Hendy was awarded the National Park Service’s 2011 Harry Yount National Park Ranger Award on Oct. 26.
http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive...-service-honor/Huge development planned near Grand Canyon
Just before tourists reach the entrance to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, they see Tusayan, a tiny town with a scattering of modest hotels, restaurants and gift shops that could be getting a lot bigger.
http://www.trivalleycentral.com/articles...13213386447.txt**********
Misc. National Park News:
Chair Of House Subcommittee On National Parks Calls Parks, Other Federal Lands Unconstitutional
U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, who chairs the House subcommittee that oversees national parks and other federal lands, says it is unconstitutional for the federal government to own those tracts.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...stitutional8960National Park Service chief outlines goals of feasibility study
Local sentiment for and against a new national park would be considered, but Congress, the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service would determine the uses of the 70,000 acres conservationist Roxanne Quimby proposes giving to the park service in 2016, according to a letter from the park service’s top official.
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/11/01/ne...udy/?ref=latest**********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Greater Yellowstone grizzlies 'the road to recovery'
A grizzly bear takes five near Indian Pond in Yellowstone National Park. The grizzly bear population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has enjoyed a remarkable recovery in recent decades. But, with the recent spate of grizzly bear attacks on humans, officials and others plan to escalate the bear safety message hoping to curb nasty encounters with the bruins.
http://www.powelltribune.com/news/item/8930-greater-yellowstone-grizzlies-the-road-to-recoveryMany Yellowstone roads set to close for the season Nov. 7
If you’re still considering a fall trip to see Old Faithful or to get that perfect photo of the Lower Falls from Artist Point, you’d better go soon.
If you’re still considering a fall trip to see Old Faithful or to get that perfect photo of the Lower Falls from Artist Point, you’d better go soon.
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/new...1cc4c03286.htmlYellowstone’s North Entrance Traffic Plan Approved
A new plan designed to relieve traffic congestion and improve safety at Yellowstone National Park's historic North Entrance has been approved.
http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/2011110157...n-approved.html**********
Yosemite National Park News:
On busy days, more than 8,000 cars pass through Yosemite Valley in the nation's third most-visited national park. But, there are only 1,100 parking spaces.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45121091/ns/travel-news/**********
