Denali National Park News:
Mountain climber falls 1,100 feet, dies
A mountain climber died after falling fell 1,100 feet from high on Mount McKinley while trying to retrieve a backpack, the National Park Service said.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/05/2.../#ixzz1vWJYFCOg**********
Grand Canyon National Park News:
Grand Canyon's North Rim less crowded
Each year, 5 million people visit Grand Canyon National Park. Most of them see the World Heritage Site from its South Rim, which remains open all year. Far fewer visitors head to the North Rim, where winter snows prevent access for nearly six months.
http://www.lvrj.com/living/grand-canyon-s-north-rim-less-crowded-152194145.html?ref=145**********
Olympic National Park News:
Olympic National Park's Kalaloch Lodge Gets New Concessionaire
In a bit of a surprise, the National Park Service has awarded Delaware North the concessions contract for facilities in the Kalaloch area of Olympic National Park.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...cessionaire9937**********
Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
Kruger National Park warns public of illegal fund-raisers
Check the credentials of anyone claiming to represent SA National Parks or the Kruger Park before contributing any money
http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2012/0...al-fund-raisers**********
Yosemite National Park News:
More Transportation Options For Visitors To Yosemite National Park
Collaboration between Yosemite National Park officials and their gateway communities are producing more transportation options for you to reach the park, options that could help reduce congestion in the Yosemite Valley.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...tional-park9938
