9/17/2012 National Park News:

Grand Canyon National Park News:
8 deaths so far this year at Grand Canyon National Park compared to 21 fatalities last year.
As the summer season wraps up, deaths are down at Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona in 2012, with officials reporting that eight people have died at the park so far this year.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/8926b3e9c60c4a7296bcf5ccb14dab9f/AZ--Grand-Canyon-Deaths
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Misc. National Park News:
Paintballing in Death Valley: Outdoor pursuits and national parks top Google list of America's top vacation destinations
The U.S. may be one of the most technologically advanced nations in the world, but when it comes to summer vacations it seems most Americans just want to get away from it all.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...l#ixzz26l3HJiPw
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Mount Rainier National Park News:
Crews fighting fire near East boundary of Mount Rainier National Park
Crews are working to put out a fire started by lightening Sept. 8 that is burning near the east boundary of Mount Rainier National Park, within a mile of Three Lakes, park officials said Sunday.
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/crime/201.../#storylink=cpy