Congaree National park News:
Congaree National Park inviting dogs
In an effort to stress its dog-friendly attitude, Congaree National Park this month will begin offering a ranger-guided hike for people and their pets.
http://www.thestate.com/2013/04/01/2702674/congaree-national-park-inviting.html#storylink=cpy********
Everglades National Park News:
New boat motor rules, higher camping fees proposed for Everglades National Park
Forrest Taylor opposes restrictions that federal officials are considering for sport fishermen in Everglades National Park, including outlawing the use of boat motors in some areas where they’re now allowed.
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/apr/01/boat-motor-rules-camping-fees-everglades-national/**********
Glacier National Park News:
Famed Glacier NP road expected to open in mid-June
Glacier National Park visitors will have to wait longer this year than they did last year to access Logan Pass, but park officials are hoping it's only by a few days.
http://www.kaj18.com/news/famed-glacier-np-road-expected-to-open-in-mid-june/**********
Grand Teton National Park News:
Cash for grizzly plan saves Grand Teton park (A Must April Fools Day Read)
Grand Teton National Park officials have scrapped a 5 percent budget cut and instead will offset the loss by selling a permit to massacre a grizzly bear.
http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/article.php?art_id=9705***********
Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Park rangers rescue 10 hikers stuck at Clingmans Dome
Great Smoky Mountain National Park rangers rescued 10 hikers from three different groups that got stuck near Clingmans Dome Road due to snow on Sunday afternoon.
http://www.wbir.com/news/article/262603/2/Park-rangers-rescue-10-hikers-stuck-in-Clingmans-Dome-**********
Outside the US/Canadian Park System:
South African military says 5 killed in crash of helicopter on anti-rhino patrol in game park
Five South African air force members died in the weekend crash of a helicopter that was patrolling in an anti-rhino poaching operation, the South African military said Sunday.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/afri...99de_story.html**********
Yellowstone National Park News:
National Park Service provides online way for people to follow Yellowstone Park plowing
The National Park Service is providing a way for people to follow the progress of plows clearing Yellowstone National Park roads of snow.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/72...-Plowing-OnlineYellowstone Park posts snowplow progress reports online
The National Park Service is providing a way for people to follow the progress of plows clearing Yellowstone National Park roads of snow.
http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-reg...1a4bcf887a.htmlHelicopter Yellowstone bison hazing could resume this spring
Using helicopters to drive bison back into Yellowstone National Park may resume this spring after a federal court judge in Helena ruled Tuesday against a conservation group that believes hazing harms grizzly bears.
http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/...b0b02dfbc6.html**********
