12/2/13
Capitol Reef:
Capitol Reef National Park Reopens Hickman Bridge Trail
Capitol Reef National Park in Utah reopened the Hickman Bridge Trail on Nov. 27, 2013, but rangers are asking hikers to use caution when hiking through the area.
http://oldwestnewwest.com/20131202862/na...enu-id-234.html**********
Denali:
Denali National Park Visitors Seeing Fewer Wolves Along Park Road, Possibly Due To Increased Hunting
A precipitous drop in wolf viewing opportunities for Denali National Park visitors is being attributed to increased hunting of the predators on lands next to the park, though Park Service personnel haven't publicly voiced that connection.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/201...ed-hunting24323**********
Grand Canyon:
Clouds fill Grand Canyon in rare weather event
A spectacular once-in-a-decade weather event has occurred at the Grand Canyon twice in three days.
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news...1202-2yksw.html**********
Great Smoky Mountain:
Hikers invited for a half-day holiday hike in Sugarlands
Get in the holiday spirit with Friends of the Smokies’ final Classic Hike in 2013. Join renowned hiking author and guide, Danny Bernstein, December 17 on Old Sugarlands Trail for a short day-hike to Sugarlands Cemetery and last-minute holiday shopping trip at Sugarlands Visitors Center.
http://www.knoxvilledailysun.com/lifestyle/2013/december/sugarlands-hike.html**********
Misc. NP News:
Plenty of great diversions with job at national park (beware, annoying information gathering questions)
For the past three summers, my husband and I have taken a five-month "trip" to Yellowstone National Park, where we have worked the front desk of the Old Faithful Inn. What a privilege it has been and a source of many photos, stories, friendships and memories....
http://www.news-gazette.com/living/2013-12-01/plenty-great-diversions-job-national-park.html**********
