Everglades National Park News:
Man’s best friend thwarts environmental enemies in the Florida Everglades
Burmese pythons, released into the Florida Everglades by irresponsible pet owners, have become a serious threat to birds and mammals.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/03/01/man...t#ixzz1nzeeITTY
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Glacier National Park News:
Glacier NP hiker to recount 734 mile trek
Kalispell native Jake Bramante hiked every trail in Glacier National Park last summer, all 734 miles. He will share everything he went through on his journey Thursday evening as part of a fundraiser for the Glacier National Park Fund.
http://www.kaj18.com/news/glacier-np-hiker-to-recount-734-mile-trek/
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Grand Canyon National Park News:
More Canyon air tours backed
Ahead of National Park Service proposals this spring that could cut some of the air traffic over the Grand Canyon, U.S. Sen. John McCain has introduced an amendment to limit the scope of any new restrictions.
http://azdailysun.com/news/local/more-ca...l#ixzz1nzeZ07uD
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Misc. National Park News:
Feds Plan to Strip Endangered Species Act Protection from Gray Wolves Across United States
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommended removing federal protections from gray wolves that remain on the endangered species list after wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains and upper Midwest had their protections stripped last year.
http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/50985/
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Yellowstone (and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Yellowstone National Park Winter Season Concludes
It is a sure sign that spring is on its way: Yellowstone National Park is about to conclude its winter season.
http://www.kulr8.com/news/local/Yellowstone-National-Park-Winter-Season-Concludes-141126543.html

Yellowstone, Grand Teton visitor studies highlight major economic impacts
It’s no surprise Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks make significant economic impacts on surrounding communities. Just how much of an impact is what has park officials stunned.
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/...l#ixzz1nzfJnMGw

Wolves, Bison win, snowmobiles lose in Yellowstone fight
Wyoming's fight to open up Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks to more snowmobile use, a classic battle over Western land rights, has been killed by a federal court, opening the door to even tighter restrictions.
http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/w...ne-fight/327326
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Zion National Park News:
Zion National Park takes wilderness permit system online
Zion National Park has changed its wilderness permit system to allow visitors to reserve last minute slot canyon day use permits via an online reservation system. This new system will eliminate the need for visitors to wait in line at the visitor center for permits.
http://fox13now.com/2012/03/01/zion-national-park-takes-wilderness-permit-system-online/
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