Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Very high winds lead National Park Service to close U.S. 441, Cades Cove Loop Road
Very high winds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has temporarily closed U.S. 441 and Cades Cove Loop road, according to the National Park Service.
http://www.thedailytimes.com/Breaking_Ne...-Road-id-031061
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Shenandoah National Park News:
Panel opposes national parks' merger
Commission wants to put decision on hold, give NPS feedback on issue
The park advisory commission for Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park is asking the National Park Service to call a time-out on merging with the much-larger Shenandoah National Park.
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2012/12/park-commission-opposes-national-parks-merger.php
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Yellowstone National Park News:
Yellowstone volcanic system normal as day of feared apocalypse approaches
A funny thing happened on the way to the apocalypse: the Yellowstone supervolcano didn’t erupt. At least not yet.
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-an...f444ec46fa.html
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Yosemite National Park News:
Single Engine Plane Missing in Yosemite National Park Vicinity
Plane Last Accounted For Flying Near North Dome in Park on Monday, December 17, 2012
http://www.sierrastar.com/2012/12/20/60568/single-engine-plane-missing-in.html