12/17/12

Everglades National Park News:
Everglades National Park tests cross between tent/cabin at Flamingo
Everglades National Park is testing a new structure that is a cross between a tent and a cabin. Called an eco-tent, it’s a prototype of lodging that park planners would like to see at Flamingo, located at the end of the park road that starts at Homestead.
http://floridarambler.com/florida-best-camping/everglades-national-park-eco-tent-flamingo/
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Grand Teton National Park News:
Grand Teton National Park Reaching Out To High School Students With An Eye On 2016
To highlight the National Park Service’s upcoming centennial in 2016, Grand Teton National Park will soon be launching a multi-year initiative focused on local “Class of 2016” students.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...s-eye-201622576
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park News:
High Fire Danger Leads To Special Precautions At Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Unseasonably warm weather, coupled with a lack of moisture in far West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, has led Guadalupe Mountains National Park officials to raise the fire danger rating to "high" in the park.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...ional-park22586
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Misc. National Park News:
National Park Service faces deep cuts if US goes off 'fiscal cliff'
The National Park Service is trying to find at least an 8 percent cut in spending in case Congress fails to reach a decision on the "fiscal cliff."
http://www.koaa.com/news/national-park-service-faces-deep-cuts-if-us-goes-off-fiscal-cliff-/
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