Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Work planned on U.S. 441 in Smokies
Workers on Monday began removing unstable debris from a March 5 rock slide on the northbound spur (U.S. 441) between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., according to a statement from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20120313/NEWS01/303130019/Smokies-rock-slide-cleanup-jams-traffic-US-441?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage
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North Cascades National Park News:
North Cascades National Park Ranger, Helicopter Pilot Honored For Rescue Of Injured Climber
A ranger from North Cascades National Park] and a helicopter pilot have been honored by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for their efforts in rescuing an injured climber in July 2009.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...red-climber9588
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Yosemite National Park News:
Yosemite National Park Ranger Receives Valor Award (Note: Annoying Drop-Down Banner Ad)
(Press Release) Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar presented several prestigious Department of the Interior Valor Awards and the Citizen’s Awards for Bravery to National Park Service rangers, staff and citizens at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. last week. Among the recipients was James Daniel (Dan) Abbe, a Park Ranger at Yosemite National Park.
http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/Yosemite-National-Park-Ranger-Receives-Valor-Award-142393805.html
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