October 8, 2012 National Park News:

Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
On Gardening: Peak time for fall color on the Blue Ridge Parkway
About 10 years ago, I took a road trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina with my wife and my parents to see the fall foliage, and it was literally an eye-opening experience. I spent the entire trip in awe of the natural beauty and color of the mountains. Now, when the cooler weather of fall arrives, I still become anxious to head back to the mountains.
http://annistonstar.com/bookmark/2039237...e-Ridge-Parkway
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Yellowstone(and Grand Teton) National Park News:
Elk hunt begins in Grand Teton National Park
Elk hunting has kicked off in two units east of the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park.
http://www.laramieboomerang.com/articles/2012/10/08/ap-state-wy/wy_grand_teton_elk_management.txt

Yellowstone National Park sees 1.6 percent over-the-year drop in visitors during September
Yellowstone National Park saw slightly fewer visitors during September, compared to a year ago.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/...e945_story.html

Yellowstone conference to focus on using science in management decisions
Scientists will present their latest research on everything from soil microbes to moose migration this week during a conference in Yellowstone National Park focused on using scientific data in making policy decisions throughout the greater Yellowstone area.
http://www.yellowstonegate.com/2012/10/y...ment-decisions/