9/16/13
Everglades:
State Of Florida Pledges $90 Million To Help Fund A Bridge To Somewhere In Everglades National Park
In 1928 a highway known as the Tamiami Trail was built across the southern Florida peninsula, and while it was a boon for developers, the dam-like roadfill created serious problems for Everglades National Park.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...ional-park23896***********
Glacier (Video)
Los Angeles man survives 40-foot fall in Glacier National Park
A Los Angeles man nearly died after a 40-foot fall while hiking in Montana's Glacier National Park.
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/national_world&id=9248772**********
Maine Woods:
Roxanne Quimby's son offers new hope for national park plan
Lucas St. Clair, a fisherman and hunter, is working to gain the trust of people in the Katahdin region and to overcome the hostility that his mother engendered.
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/roxan...2013-09-15.html**********
Rocky Mountain:
Estes Park Flooding: Rocky Mountain National Park Closed, Flood Threat Remains on Monday (+Videos)
n a Monday morning update, the National Weather service said that a flood threat still continues for a range of cities across the state, including Estes Park.
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/287359-e...videos/?photo=22 hikers stranded by storm near top of Colorado peak make own way down mountain
A pair of hikers made it down one of Colorado’s highest peaks on their own Friday after being stranded by an ice storm for two days, the National Park Service said.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2...b45a_story.html**********
Wind Cave:
Wind Cave National Park proposes fee increase
Wind Cave National Park is seeking public comments on a proposal to raise fees for camping and cave tours next spring.
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/wind-ca...be89f3abe0.html**********
Yellowstone:
ONE MOTH AT A TIMEFATE OF YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLIES TIED TO KEY FOODS (BEWARE - Annoying Ad)
Fate of Yellowstone grizzlies tied to key foods
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-an...mment_form=trueWolf, elk numbers don’t support ‘carnage’ idea (OP-Ed)
If a writer is going to quote “facts” of fantasy, consider bringing the accuracy of the numbers within a credible range.
http://azdailysun.com/news/opinion/mailb...1a4bcf887a.html**********
Yosemite:
Rim Fire near Yosemite National Park Update for Saturday Evening, September 14, 2013
255,858 acres (400 square miles) - 81% Containment - 1,935 Personnel - Structures Threatened: 438 - Est. Cost to Date: $111.3 million - Estimated Containment: Friday, September 20th, 2013 approx. 12:00 AM.
http://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/in...ptember-14-2013Yosemite highway reopened after long fire closure
A key highway into Yosemite National Park that has been closed amid a massive wildfire for nearly three weeks is finally open again.
http://www.modbee.com/2013/09/14/2921168/yosemite-highway-reopened-after.html**********
Zion:
Hiker injured in Zion canyon during flood warning
An injured hiker was reported stranded in The Subway in Zion National Park on Saturday night as rains posed a risk of flash flooding in the slot canyon.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56871945-78/amp-hiker-37.340817-113.075898-flash.csp
