February 14, 2013
Cuyahoga National Park News:
Wildlife status report at Cuyahoga Valley National Park offered
Viewing wildlife is a favorite activity of visitors to national parks, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Here it takes on a special meaning. A generation ago, and even a few years ago, viewing opportunities were more limited. Opportunities have grown due to our choice to preserve the park as natural open space.
http://www.the-news-leader.com/opinion/2...al-park-offered**********
Grand Teton National Park News:
Research shows Grand Teton wolves have taste for moose
Research shows wolves in the northern part of Grand Teton National Park have an appetite for moose during the wintertime.
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-an...l#ixzz2KuNX5p87**********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Even Smoky Mountains National Park is joining the travel fee craze
Changes to the backcountry reservation and permitting process for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park take effect on Wednesday.
http://skift.com/2013/02/13/even-smoky-mountains-national-park-is-joining-the-travel-fee-craze/**********
Misc. National Park News:
Xcel asks to join national park emissions lawsuit -- as defendant
Xcel Energy says it wants to be allowed to defend its Sherco power plant in federal court against charges that the emissions from the coal-fired plant in Becker, Minn., are creating the haze that hangs over two national parks.
http://www.twincities.com/business/ci_22...wsuit-defendant**********
