Acadia National Park News:
Special postmark to honor Acadia National Park
On June 26, there will be a ceremony at Acadia National Park for the new quarter that pays tribute to Acadia National Park as part of the U.S. Mint's "America the Beautiful Quarters Program." But the post office in Bar Harbor will also be doing something special for the ceremony.
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/203721/2/Special-postmark-to-honor-Acadia-National-Park
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Bryce Canyon National Park News:
Utah Prairie Dog Day To Be Celebrated At Bryce Canyon National Park On June 22
For the third straight year the lowly Utah prairie dog will be elevated a bit in status at Bryce Canyon National Park with its own day.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...rk-june-2210031
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Glacier National Park News:
Going-to-the-Sun Road slated to open next week
Even though crews are making rapid progress clearing snow at Logan Pass, Glacier National Park officials still are planning to open Going-to-the-Sun Road over the pass by the middle of next week.
http://www.dailyinterlake.com/news/local_montana/article_e5ea485e-b69e-11e1-af14-0019bb2963f4.html
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Grand Canyon National Park News:
Fire near South Rim 70% contained
A fire burning just south of the Grand Canyon grew little Wednesday and is now 70 percent contained at 481 acres.
http://azdailysun.com/news/local/fire-ne...l#ixzz1xtBIY9GL
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Park offers new family opportunities
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with support from the National Park Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Great Smoky Mountains Association, will be kicking off the summer with new programs designed specifically for families. The new programs are based on the park’s current Hike the Smokies and Adopt a Trail programs, both of which have been hugely successful.
http://theonefeather.com/2012/06/park-offers-new-family-opportunities/
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Misc. National Park News:
NPS Retirees to Senate: Don't Use the Farm Bill to Assault the National Park System (Editorial)
HR 4089 is being considered as an amendment to the Farm Bill on the U.S. Senate floor and should be opposed by anyone who cares about the special places that are part of the National Park System, according to a warning from the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees (CNPSR).
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/nps-ret...stem-2012-06-14
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Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Logo contest for Rocky Mountain National Park celebrating its 100th anniversary
This anniversary will be promoted and celebrated throughout the park and surrounding communities starting in September 2014. In order to put celebration plans in motion, a professional logo is needed for educational, promotional, and marketing pieces.
http://www.skyhidailynews.com/article/20120614/NEWS/120619967/1079&ParentProfile=1067
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Yellowstone/Grand Teton National Park News:
Yellowstone Park officials will do vehicle checks thru summer
Yellowstone Park to Conduct Safety Checks on Commercial Vehicles
http://www.ktvq.com/news/yellowstone-park-officials-will-do-vehicle-checks-thru-summer/

Gardiner Gateway launches Yellowstone North Gate project with fanfare
Most visitors to Yellowstone National Park take for granted that they can stop at a nearby gateway community for a meal, a room or an authentic local experience in a unique and engaging place. But it wasn’t always that way.
http://www.yellowstonegate.com/2012/06/gardiner-gateway-launches/
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Yosemite National Park News:
Yosemite park closes more cabins due to rock-fall risk
Eighteen cabins in the popular Curry Village area of California's Yosemite National Park have been closed after they were identified as being in danger of getting struck by falling rock. Also in the hazard area: some employee housing and eight walk-in campsites, which have been relocated.
http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/...l-risk/716434/1
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