1/30/13
Denali National Park News:
Denali National Park improvement proposal includes new mini hydro project
A multi-faceted piece of legislation introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, could see a new 50 kW micro hydro power plant fast-tracked for construction in Alaska's Denali National Park.
http://www.hydroworld.com/articles/2013/...-mini-hydr.html**********
Everglades National Park News:
Everglades National Park Requesting Proposals for Commercial Visitor Services at Flamingo
On Wednesday, January 16, the National Park Service (NPS) released a prospectus for a concession contract that provides commercial visitor services at Flamingo in Everglades National Park.
http://www.nps.gov/ever/parknews/evergla...at-flamingo.htm**********
Glacier National Park News:
Glacier National Park concession’s contract calls for sidelining half of the park’s red buses
Supporters of Glacier National Park and fans of its iconic red tour buses are upset that the park’s new concessions contract calls for replacing half of the buses with alternative fuel vehicles by 2029.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/...f35d_story.html**********
Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
Tanzania: Serengeti National Park Clinches Prestigious Global Tourism Award
THE Serengeti National Park has been chosen as the 2013 global winner of International Award in Tourism, Hotel and Catering Industry.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201301300103.html**********
Rocky Mountain National Park News:
Rocky Mountain National Park centennial logo is handiwork of Texan
Centennial celebrations for one of the jewels of Colorado's many natural wonders will highlight the work of a Texan.
http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-count...park-centennialRocky Mountain National Park fire continues to burn despite snow
Despite recent heavy snows, a 6-square-mile wildfire is continuing to burn in Rocky Mountain National Park.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/df60d0639c124261a91c35013fa65a03/CO--Colorado-Wildfire**********
