Yosemite-Mammoth
All of the stories from the Mammoth and Yosemite National Park areas
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Apr- 2026 -30 April
New Yosemite Glamping SiteJust Got Featured as One of America’s Best Road Trip Hotels
Under Canvas Yosemite, the luxury glamping resort that opened near the park’s western entrance, just landed on a short list…
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29 April
This Lake Is Yosemite’s High Country Gem and Most People Have Never Heard of It
Most visitors to Yosemite National Park spend their time in the valley, and for good reason. But if you are…
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28 April
Yosemite Just Had Its Best Peregrine Falcon Season Since Scientists Started Counting
Peregrine falcons nearly disappeared from Yosemite. By the time serious recovery efforts kicked off in the 1980s, DDT had caused…
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27 April
Yosemite Bears Are Waking Up. Here’s What the Park Wants You to Know.
As many as 500 black bears call Yosemite National Park home, and they are waking up hungry. Park officials issued…
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27 April
One of Yosemite’s Main Access Roads Is Closed This Week for Rock Scaling Work
A rockslide on SR 140 in 2024 One of the primary routes into Yosemite National Park is shut down this…
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26 April
Yosemite’s Waterfalls Peak Flow Won’t Last Long This Year. Here’s Why.
If a trip to Yosemite National Park is on your list this year, the window to catch the waterfalls at…
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24 April
Seven Tribes Win the Right to Gather Plants Inside Yosemite National Park
Seven tribes with deep roots in Yosemite Valley are one step closer to reclaiming a practice that predates the park…
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23 April
Yosemite’s Most Famous Restaurant Just Got a Lot More Expensive
Dinner at the Ahwahnee just got a lot more formal, and a lot more expensive. The iconic dining room inside…
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23 April
HBO’s “The Dark Wizard” Is One of the Most Gripping Documentaries I’ve Seen in Years
I always knew rock climbers were a little crazy. “The Dark Wizard” on HBO confirms it, and then some. The…
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20 April
Yosemite Under Winter Storm Warning as 75 MPH Gusts Headed for the Mountains This Week
A winter storm warning is in effect for several major Sierra Nevada destinations, including Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia National Park,…
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19 April
Yosemite Is Dropping Its Reservation Requirement This Summer. Here’s What to Know Before You Visit.
Planning a Yosemite trip just got a lot simpler. The National Park Service has announced that Yosemite will not require…
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19 April
Yosemite’s New Glamping Spot Just Became California’s First DarkSky Approved Lodging
A new glamping retreat near Yosemite just earned a distinction no other lodging in California can claim. Under Canvas Yosemite,…
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15 April
New HBO Docu-Series Explores the Life and Legacy of Yosemite Climbing Legend Dean Potter
A new HBO docu-series is shining a light on one of Yosemite Valley’s most compelling and complicated climbing figures. “The…
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15 April
This California Campground is Nearly Impossible to Get a Reservation
With a plethora of national and state parks, California is home to numerous coveted camping spots. However, one campground in…
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Mar- 2026 -25 March
Vacation Rental Host Accused of Secretly Filming Guests Near Yosemite
Authorities in Madera County want to hear from anyone who booked a stay at a short-term rental on Granite Butte…
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24 March
Rangers Arrest Yosmite Base Jumper for Instagram Video. He Claims its AI.
A Southern California man is facing federal charges after rangers say he illegally BASE jumped inside Yosemite National Park and…
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19 March
Yosemite’s Attendance Climbed in 2025 and Dropping Reservations Could Send 2026 Even Higher
Yosemite National Park welcomed more than 4.2 million visitors in 2025, a jump of 156,000 over the previous year and…
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16 March
Warm Weather Set to Melt Yosemite Snow and Boost Waterfalls
Yosemite National Park is shifting quickly from winter to spring, with temperatures expected to climb into the 80s this week…
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6 March
Library of Congress Acquires One of the Earliest Known Drawings of Yosemite Valley
Photo via Shawn Miller/Library of Congress Long before Yosemite became one of the nation’s most famous national parks—or photographers like…
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Feb- 2026 -18 February
Yosemite Scraps Reservation Requirements for 2026
Visitors heading to Yosemite National Park in 2026 won’t need to secure a timed entry reservation. Park officials announced Wednesday…
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17 February
U.S. 395 Closed for 90 Miles in Eastern Sierra Amid Whiteout Storm
A massive stretch of U.S. 395 is shut down in the Eastern Sierra as a powerful winter storm creates dangerous…
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17 February
Yosemite Firefall is ‘Very Unlikely’ as Storm Blankets the Region
If you were hoping to catch Yosemite’s famous Firefall this week, you may be out of luck. Park officials say…
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17 February
Mammoth Mountain Closes as Snowstorm SLAMS the Sierra
The winter storm hammering much of the Sierra has forced Mammoth Mountain to shut down operations Tuesday, Feb. 17. Resort…
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15 February
Yosemite Braces for Up to 7 Feet of Snow in Major Sierra Storm
A powerful winter system is lining up to slam the Sierra, and Yosemite National Park is squarely in the crosshairs.…
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12 February
Yosemite’s Famed Firefall Has Arrived. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.
Photo by Leo_Visions For a brief stretch in February, Yosemite National Park turns into one of the most photographed places…
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10 February
California Biologists Successfully GPS-Collar One of North America’s Rarest Mammals
California wildlife biologists have reached a major milestone in the effort to protect one of North America’s rarest mammals: the…
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10 February
Skier Dies After Fall on Expert Terrain at Mammoth Mountain
A skier has died following a serious accident on a steep, expert-only run at Mammoth Mountain, resort officials confirmed. According…
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4 February
12-Year-Old Snowboarder Falls From Chairlift at Mammoth Mountain
A scary chairlift incident at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area left a young snowboarder injured, but fortunately not seriously hurt, after…
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1 February
This Beautiful California Lake Doesn’t Have Any Fish. Here’s Why.
Mono Lake, located in California’s Eastern Sierra region, is a unique and fascinating body of water that has been attracting…
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Jan- 2026 -30 January
Yosemite’s High-Country Ski Hut Returns After Extensive Rehabilitation
Yosemite National Park has reopened a beloved piece of its winter backcountry history just in time for snow season. The…
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27 January
Vandalism Strikes Iconic Area of Yosemite National Park
Photo via Ando Arakelyan Visitors to Yosemite National Park are once again calling out vandalism after graffiti appeared near one…
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26 January
Yosemite Employees Could Lose Housing Under New Rules
Behind the postcard views of Yosemite National Park, a growing controversy is unfolding that has nothing to do with crowds…
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24 January
Yosemite Deer Attack Highlights Why Visitors Should Keep Their Distance
A past incident in Yosemite National Park is serving as a stark reminder that wildlife viewing is not a hands-on…
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22 January
The Ancient Story Behind the Small Holes Scattered Across Yosemite
If you have wandered through Yosemite National Park, you may have noticed small bowl-shaped holes carved into large granite rocks.…
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12 January
Yosemite Superintendent Signals No Park-Wide Reservation System This Summer
It’s shaping up to be a notable shift in how Yosemite National Park manages crowds this year, and possibly all…
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12 January
Why This Is One of the Best Times to See Yosemite’s Waterfalls
Winter is delivering one of the most underrated shows in Yosemite National Park right now: powerful, snow-fed waterfalls paired with…
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11 January
Yosemite Drops Firefall Reservations Ahead of Peak February Crowds
One of Yosemite’s most famous winter spectacles is returning this February, with a notable change in how visitors can experience…
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10 January
Watch a Mountain Lion in a Standoff with Coyotes in Yosemite
This video is old, but boy does it show the chaotic wildlife of Yosemite National Park in action. The below…
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8 January
Is California’s Super Volcano About to Erupt? New Study Reveals the Probability.
California’s Long Valley Caldera, one of the state’s most monitored volcanoes, has been the subject of continuous study due to…
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7 January
Federal Sign Policy Leads to Closure of Historic Exhibit in Yosemite
A little-known piece of Yosemite’s history is fading from view as federal policy changes ripple through the national park system.…
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6 January
Despite 14 Feet of Snow in the Past 2 Weeks, There’s a Somber Vibe at Mammoth Mountain
Despite an extraordinary early-winter snow surge, Mammoth Mountain says the past two weeks have been defined as much by grief…
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6 January
Influencer Sparks Outrage After Crossing Safety Barrier at Yosemite’s Nevada Falls
A viral Instagram video from Yosemite National Park is drawing sharp criticism after showing a visitor standing in a restricted…
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1 January
Up to 2½ Feet of Snow Expected as Winter Storm Targets Yosemite
A powerful winter storm is set to hammer parts of the central and southern Sierra this weekend, prompting the National…
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Dec- 2025 -31 December
Mammoth Mountain Reduces Operations Wednesday to Honor Ski Patroller
Mammoth Mountain announced it will operate with very limited lift and terrain access on Wednesday, Dec. 31, allowing employees to…
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29 December
Massive Avalanche Near Yosemite Sends Snowmobiler to Hospital
A backcountry avalanche north of Yosemite National Park left one snowmobiler buried and critically injured over the weekend, illustrating the…
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29 December
Ski Patroller Dies After Avalanche at Mammoth Mountain
One of the two ski patrollers injured in an avalanche at Mammoth Mountain on Friday has died, resort officials confirmed…
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26 December
Mammoth Mountain Closes After Avalanche Injures Two Ski Patrollers
Mammoth Mountain closed operations Friday after an avalanche occurred during early-morning mitigation work, injuring two members of the resort’s ski…
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24 December
Heavy Snow and Flooding Could Disrupt Holiday Trips to Yosemite and Sequoia
Holiday travelers planning trips to California’s national parks are being urged to check weather conditions carefully as powerful winter storms…
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24 December
Heavy Snow Slams Mammoth Mountain as Storm Shows No Signs of Slowing
Photo via Peter Morning/Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain is getting absolutely hammered by snow and it’s showing no signs of letting…
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21 December
Yosemite Under Winter Storm Warning With Up to 8 Feet of Snow Possible
A powerful winter storm is bearing down on Yosemite, with forecasters warning of extreme snowfall and dangerous travel conditions through…
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19 December
Flood Watch Issued for Yosemite as Storms Move Into California
Parts of the central and southern Sierra Nevada are under a flood watch as a wet storm system moves into…
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15 December
Yosemite Park Employees Face Pay Cuts Despite High Cost of Living
Despite the notoriously high cost of living around Yosemite National Park, some park employees are about to see their wages…
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15 December
How Outdoor Ice Skating Became a Winter Tradition in Yosemite National Park
Long before lift lines and après-ski became part of winter culture, Yosemite National Park was already carving out its own…
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15 December
Holiday Magic Train Debuts at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
For the first time, the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is running a Holiday Magic Train, a nighttime, steam-powered ride…
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12 December
Inside Yosemite’s 2024 Rescue Numbers: What Gets Visitors in Trouble Most Often
Yosemite Search and Rescue is often associated with dramatic helicopter lifts and technical rescues from places like El Capitan and…
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12 December
Why Does Mammoth Get So Much Snow? Here’s the Science Behind It.
Mammoth Mountain made headlines in recent winters for producing some epic snowfall. In February, 2019 they broke a 30-year-old snowfall record and…
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10 December
Yosemite to Release Delayed Summer Campground Reservations Later This Month
Good news for anyone planning a summer camping trip to Yosemite National Park — the park has announced new release…
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10 December
Driver Caught Cruising Down Yosemite Bike Lane in Viral TikTok
Most people head to Yosemite National Park to wander its scenic paths on foot — not in a sedan. But…
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9 December
Remembering the Deadly 1996 Rockfall that Sent 90,000 Tons of Rock into Yosemite Valley
July 2026 will mark the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Happy Isles rockfall in Yosemite National Park. The deadly incident…
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3 December
Wind Chills Could Plunge to –10° in Yosemite as Cold Advisory Takes Hold
Yosemite visitors are in for a bitter blast of winter this week. The National Weather Service issued an updated cold…
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2 December
900 Acres Near Yosemite Returned to Miwuk Nation in Historic Land Back Deal
Photo via Pacific Forest Trust Nearly 900 acres of culturally significant land bordering Yosemite National Park and the Sierra National…
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2 December
Grueling 23-Day Climb Makes Sasha DiGiulian First Woman to Free Climb El Capitan’s Platinum Wall
A major milestone was just made on Yosemite’s iconic El Capitan. World Champion climber Sasha DiGiulian has completed the first…
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Nov- 2025 -29 November
The Best (And Worst) Times to Visit Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a year-round wonder, but knowing when to visit can make or break your experience. With each…
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28 November
A Complete Guide to Visiting Yosemite National Park in the Winter
Yosemite National Park is never ordinary, but in winter it becomes something else entirely. Granite monoliths don snowy crowns, waterfalls…
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25 November
Yosemite Officials Sound the Alarm as Granite Cliff Begins to Crack
Yosemite National Park has temporarily shut down several well-loved climbing routes after a rapidly-growing crack on the western side of…
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22 November
Storm Strands Two Climbers on Yosemite’s El Capitan as They Wait for Weather to Clear
Yosemite’s first big winter storm of the season has brought heavy rain, snow and cold temperatures to the valley. Two…
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19 November
Yosemite’s Famed River Sees Highest Monthly Flows in 52 Years
An atmospheric river slammed into the Sierra this past weekend, sending the Merced River in Yosemite Valley surging more than…
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10 November
Following His Brother’s Footsteps, 8-Year-Old Conquers El Capitan
A new name has been added to Yosemite’s record books. Eight-year-old Sylvan Evermore and his father, Joe Evermore, reached the…
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3 November
Brand-New Luxury Resort Near Yosemite to Open in Early 2026
A long-anticipated mountain resort just 15 miles from Yosemite National Park’s South Gate is finally taking shape. Outbound Yosemite, a…
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3 November
Here’s the Wild Yosemite Rescue Maneuver That’s Saving Lives on El Capitan
Photo via Friends of Yosemite Search and Rescue A climber who fell while scaling Yosemite’s legendary El Capitan was rescued…
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2 November
Yosemite Rangers Bust BASE Jumper at El Capitan Amid Government Shutdown
Yosemite National Park officials cited a BASE jumper near El Capitan on October 29 after a swift response from rangers…
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Oct- 2025 -30 October
Shocking Video Shows Bear Devouring Live Deer in Yosemite
A video was shared to social media showing some of the most shocking wildlife footage in Northern California that we’ve…
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30 October
This Yosemite Hike Might Have the Best Views of North America’s Tallest Waterfall
Perched majestically above Yosemite Valley in California, Eagle Peak stands tall over the wilderness of Yosemite National Park. As the…
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30 October
Three BASE Jumpers Convicted in Yosemite as Shutdown Draws Thrill-Seekers to the Park
Yosemite National Park officials announced this week that three men have been convicted of illegal BASE jumping in separate incidents,…
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28 October
Dad Finds Note on His Windshield After Yosemite Camping Trip
A Sacramento dad was left smiling after finding a heartfelt note on his windshield during a family camping trip to…
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27 October
Yosemite Faces Backlash After Posting Unpaid Volunteer Ranger Position
Yosemite National Park is under fire after posting a call for full-time volunteers to help operate the park amid ongoing…
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22 October
Will the Autumn ‘Firefall’ Come Alive in Yosemite This Year?
Every year in early February, visitors flock to Yosemite National Park to witness the stunning ‘Firefall’ natural phenomenon. The event has…
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20 October
Illegal BASE Jumpers Take to Yosemite’s El Capitan Amid Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, some thrill-seekers appear to be taking advantage of reduced staffing in Yosemite National Park…
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5 October
Yosemite Climber Dies After Fall from El Capitan During TikTok Livestream
A young climber from Alaska fell to his death this week while livestreaming his solo ascent of Yosemite National Park’s…
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Sep- 2025 -24 September
5 Destinations to Experience Fall Colors in Yosemite National Park
As summer reluctantly yields to the crisp embrace of autumn, Yosemite National Park transforms into a breathtaking spectacle of vibrant…
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20 September
How Robert Redford’s Yosemite Summers Helped Shape a Hollywood Legend
Hollywood is mourning the loss of Robert Redford, who died Tuesday at his home in Sundance, Utah, at the age…
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16 September
The Nation’s Largest National Park Cleanup Returns to Yosemite this Month
Yosemite National Park is getting ready for its biggest volunteer event of the year. From September 24–28, 2025, the Yosemite…
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2 September
Nearly 600 National Park Employees in California Unionize
Park employees at three of California’s most iconic national parks — Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon — have voted overwhelmingly…
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Aug- 2025 -26 August
Tourist Nearly Swept Over Yosemite’s Deadliest Waterfall in Viral Video
A new viral video is once again highlighting the dangers of ignoring safety rules in Yosemite National Park. Shared by…
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18 August
Yosemite Tourism Declines in 2025, Offering Visitors a Rare Perk
Tourism in Yosemite National Park is down about 10 percent this year, according to Visit Yosemite. The decline has raised…
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13 August
Yosemite Power Outage Shows Fire Safety System Doing Its Job
Visitors to Yosemite National Park spent Sunday night under an unusually dark sky — but the blackout may have prevented…
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Jul- 2025 -17 July
Netflix’s New Murder Mystery Puts Yosemite at the Center of a Deadly Investigation
A suspicious death, a grieving agent, and the wild beauty of Yosemite National Park—Untamed is Netflix’s latest limited series to…
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14 July
Watch: PCT Hiker Charges at Bear in Yosemite to Scare It Off
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker had a close call with a bear at Tuolumne Meadows Campground in Yosemite—and his bold…
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11 July
With Fewer Rangers, Squirrels Take Over Yosemite Trails
With ranger staffing dwindling in Yosemite National Park, a new force has emerged to claim the trails and picnic tables—squirrels.…
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11 July
This Yosemite Campground Was Ranked the 2nd Best on the West Coast
Yosemite’s beloved Upper Pines Campground has been named the #2 best campground on the West Coast in The Dyrt’s 2025…
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8 July
Watch: Massive Rock Flake Breaks Off El Capitan as Climber Swings Into Position
A tense moment was caught on camera high on the face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park when a…
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8 July
Yosemite’s Latest Viral Star: A Coyote, a Deer, and a Very Strange Chase
A visitor to Yosemite National Park captured a wild moment that’s sparking debate across the internet — was it playful…
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7 July
Why Are There License Plates Sticking Out of Trees in Yosemite National Park?
Photo: National Park Service If you’re on a summer hike in Yosemite National Park, you may come across one of…
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Jun- 2025 -29 June
Yosemite’s Tuolumne Meadows Campground Reopens After $26M Overhaul
Yosemite National Park has announced the long-awaited reopening of Tuolumne Meadows Campground on August 1, following a major three-year, $26…
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27 June
Is This Yosemite Trail the Most Dangerous in America?
Photo by Oliver Plattner If you Google the most dangerous trails in America, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a list that…
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27 June
Yosemite Hospitality Worker Dies in Rock Climbing Accident
A hospitality worker at Yosemite National Park has died following a rock climbing accident, officials confirmed this week. The employee,…
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23 June
Why Yosemite Still Relies on Mules After 100 Years
While modern technology may be changing how parks operate, some traditions in Yosemite National Park remain timeless—like the use of…
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17 June
Yosemite to Open All 13 Campgrounds for the First Time in 5 Years
For the first time in five years, all 13 campgrounds at Yosemite National Park will be open this summer, adding…
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12 June
Mammoth Mountain’s Final Weekend of the 2024-25 Ski Season Is Here
The 2024-25 ski season is coming to a close, and Mammoth Mountain is giving snow lovers one last chance to…
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11 June
Yosemite Bans Large Flags on El Capitan to Curb Protests
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park’s iconic granite monolith, has long been a stage for breathtaking climbs and, more recently, bold…
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