Grand Canyon National Park News:
Grand Canyon National Park to Host Archeology Day Celebration on March 24
Grand Canyon National Park will host its 5th annual Archeology Day March 24, 2012 with a number of free activities for the public in honor of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month.
http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/2012022760...n-march-24.html
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Jasper National Park News:
The elk shrink: With parks under siege, one researcher tries to unravel ungulate personalities
University of Alberta biologist Rob Found is in the middle of the forest in Jasper National Park, building something that looks like a performance arts stage.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/travel/shri...1570/story.html
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Misc. National Park News:
More lean times for Park Service
Under 2013 budget, higher costs would ensure smaller staffs, longer maintenance lists
America's national parks would have to hire fewer seasonal staffers and put off all but the most pressing maintenance work under President Barack Obama's fiscal 2013 budget, advocates say.
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120226/NEWS01/202260335

Who's a park for? Dog owners fight park service
Rancho Corral de Tierra Park in Northern California recently became part of the National Parks System. The rules on dogs have changed, angering some community members.
http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/02/25/31388/whos-a-park-for-dog-owners-fight-park-service/
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Olympic National Park News:
Whiskey Bend Road in Olympic National Park to be closed again
After a brief reopening, Whiskey Bend Road will be closed again.
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/articl...be-closed-again
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Rocky Mountain National Park reschedules pile burns on Tuesday
Bear Lake Road will close as dead and downed trees and other materials are burned
Rocky Mountain National Park officials have rescheduled burning operations for Tuesday, weather permitting.
http://www.reporterherald.com/news/larimer-county/ci_20046295
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Wind Cave National Park News:
High Arsenic Concentrations Lurk In Underground Lakes At Wind Cave National Park
Coming upon an underground lake at Wind Cave National Park can be stunning, a pool of water surrounded by rock. But don't think about sampling the water, as it likely is high in arsenic.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...tional-park9501
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Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Winter Storm Strands More Than 150 Travelers at Grand Teton National Park, Leads Snowboarder Astray
A potent winter storm that descended on Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks this weekend stranded more than 150 travelers and led a snowboarder astray into the backcountry of Grand Teton.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...rder-astray9537

Should Wyoming Build an Aircraft Carrier? (Editor's Note - I could not help myself).
On Friday, the Wyoming House of Representatives advanced a bill to set up a task force to prepare for the total economic and political collapse of the United States. Per the bill, the panel would investigate things like food storage options and metals-based currencies, to be implemented in the event of a major catastrophe.
http://motherjones.com/mojo/2012/02/should-wyoming-build-aircraft-carrier
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