1/24/13 National Park News:


Great Smoky National Park News:
Great Smoky Mountain National Park Begins Charging Fees
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Great Smoky Mountain National Park will implement their new and somewhat controversial fees for backcountry camping.
http://thegoat.backcountry.com/2013/01/23/great-smoky-mountain-national-park-begins-charging-fees/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+The-Goat+%28Backcountry.com%3A+The+Goat%29
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Sequoia National Park News:
Earthquake: 3.1 quake strikes near Sequoia National Park
A shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported Thursday morning 10 miles from Sequoia National Park, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 12:22 a.m. PST at a depth of 6.2 miles.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/20...ark-emj5pc.html
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Yellowstone National Park News:
Yellowstone Park Unveils New Hydro Plant
Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park is home to some of the most impressive thermal features in the country.
http://www.kulr8.com/news/local/Yellowstone-Park-Unveils-New-Hydro-Plant-188157631.html