Denali National Park News:
Park Service to build new trail at Denali Park for National Trails Day
Anyone who wants to get their hands dirty and do a good deed at the same time can join a trail crew from Denali National Park and Preserve to help with construction of the new Savage Alpine Trail on June 2 as part of the park’s celebration of National Trails Day.
http://newsminer.com/bookmark/18707971-P...onal-Trails-Day*********
Glacier National Park News:
'Hair of the bear' census to count grizzlies in Montana
At least 40 grizzly bears are thought to make their homes in the far northwest corner of Montana and northeastern Idaho, but getting an exact count is tricky. Researchers are hoping for a more accurate assessment this summer based on the grizzlies' fur.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47542666/ns/technology_and_science-science/Invassive species fight continues at Glacier NP
Glacier National Park officials are continuing their boat inspection and permit program this summer as part of an ongoing aquatic invasive species prevention program.
http://www.kaj18.com/news/invassive-species-fight-continues-at-glacier-np/**********
Grand Canyon National Park News:
Fire danger looms over National Forests near Grand Canyon National Park
Fire danger looms as high winds, hot temperatures and dry forest conditions create increases in the likelyhood of human-caused fires during Memorial Weekend. Campfire and smoking restrictions were implemented last week on the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests near Grand Canyon National Park.
http://www.examiner.com/article/fire-dan...n-national-parkGrand Canyon rangers recover body below South Rim
Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park say they've recovered a body of a man from below the South Rim.
http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/153015805.html*********
Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
5,000 elephants killed by poachers around Republic of Congo park over 5 years, official says
A wildlife official says that about 5,000 elephants have been killed by poachers over the past five years around the Nouabale Ndoki National Park in the Republic of Congo.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/afri...4lkU_story.html*********
Yellowstone National Park News:
Yellowstone set for summer season kick-off
All park entrances are open, and the road over Dunraven Pass linking Canyon Village and Tower Fall is scheduled to open on Friday morning. Also set to open Friday is the Beartooth Highway, which connects the communities of Red Lodge and Cooke City, Mont., and the park's Northeast Entrance.
http://www.ajc.com/travel/yellowstone-set-for-summer-1445314.html*********
Zion National Park News:
Utah authorities stepping up search for mountain man sought in dozens of cabin burglaries
With the summer tourist season fast approaching, authorities are stepping up the search for a mountain man considered armed and dangerous who has spent more than five years breaking into dozens of cabins across remote southern Utah, stealing guns and supplies before retreating into the forest.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/u...JjlU_story.html*********
