Everglades National Park News:
Pythons Moving From Everglades To Concrete Jungle
Pythons have been getting a lot of attention lately. The snakes have spread across South Florida, and the nuisance has lead to a ban which has spiked a campaign from those in favor and those against the reptiles who are not native to Florida.
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/02/27/pythons-moving-from-everglades-to-concrete-jungle/*********
Glacier National Park News:
Glacier Park seeks comment on fish barrier to keep invasive species out of lake
Glacier National Park officials are seeking public comment on a project that would modify and improve a fish barrier designed to stem the invasion of lake trout in Quartz Lake.
http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-reg...l#ixzz1niaalpIA**********
Grand Canyon National Park News:
Hiker Dies after 300-foot Fall at Grand Canyon
Authorities have recovered the body of an Arizona woman who fell during a hike near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/local/grand-canyon-hiker-fatal-fall-02272012Nuclear Energy Group Sues Over Uranium Mining Ban in Arizona
The Nuclear Energy Institute and the National Mining Association said they sued the U.S. to reverse a ban on new uranium mining on federal land around the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-27...and-canyon.html**********
Great Smoky National Park News:
Feds approve project to ease Smokies traffic
Federal transportation officials have authorized a project that could ease congestion on state Highway 66 at the Interstate 40 interchange leading to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2012/02...l#storylink=cpy*********
Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Two-Year Reconstruction of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Bear Lake Road Begins
A $27.7 million reconstruction project of the lower portion of Rocky Mountain National Park's Bear Lake Road begins March 5, 2012 and visitors should expect major construction work delays for the next two years.
http://www.oldwestnewwest.com/2012022761...ns-march-5.html*********
Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Yellowstone park ranger charged with endangering safety
A Yellowstone State Park park ranger faces a charge of pointing a gun at a man following an incident at the park on June 18.
http://www.thonline.com/news/tri-state/article_7a19aa0a-6178-11e1-91bc-001a4bcf6878.html*********
