Invasive Wolverine?

The tail end of a wolverine--likely a long way from home. Photo by Katie Moriarty.

"We know a little more than we did a few weeks ago," said Bill Zielinski, a research ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Southwest Research Station. "To the best of our knowledge, it does not appear to be a California native."

Tom Knudsen, Sacramento Bee.

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Europe Invades Wild West

Taking advantage of the weak U.S. dollar and "cheap" gas prices. AP PHOTO

International visitors to the United States increased to more than 56.7 million people in 2007, an 11.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Visitors from Canada, Mexico, England, Japan and Germany top the list.

The AP Story.

Campsite Fees to Balloon this Summer

The dollar plunges, your AAA-rated investments disappear, your house goes into foreclosure... no big deal, right? You can always go camping. That is unless Congress and budget-strapped public lands managers price you right out of the woods.

This summer, campgrounds across the country may see fee increases up to 70%. Developed campsites at longtime favorite Kennedy Meadows, for example, in Sequoia National Forest, are to be jacked up from $10 per night to $17.

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Parks Concessionaire Looks Closer than the Ukraine for Seasonal Help

Delilah Haro of Modesto cleans a room at the Ahwahnee. JOHN WALKER/THE FRESNO BEE

"Everyone was making beds," said Laura Chastain, Delaware North recruitment manager, of last year's early-season labor shortfall. "We had people from HR and the accounting office making beds... Thank God we are not in that boat."

Vanessa Colón of the Fresno Bee.

Manson Victims Still Buried in Death Valley?

Barker Ranch, Death Valley N.P. ninemsn staff.

Forensic testing suggests possible new grave sites at Barker Ranch. Mammoth's own Sgt. Paul Dostie on the scene with his dog, Buster.

The AP Exclusive.

Update on April 26, 2008 by SG

Authorities delay decision on digging at Manson ranch
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA

Law enforcement officials have postponed deciding whether to dig at the ranch where Charles Manson once lived in Death Valley National Park.