Yosemite-Mammoth
All of the stories from the Mammoth and Yosemite National Park areas
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Sep- 2023 -20 September
Mammoth Lakes Tourism and Clean Up The Lake Join Forces for Eastern Sierra Lakes Restoration
Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) is embarking on an ambitious fundraising campaign in collaboration with Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) to…
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17 September
Court Rules on Yosemite’s Vegetation Thinning Practices in Response to Environmental Lawsuit
A federal court of appeals has ruled in favor of the National Park Service’s ability to continue tree thinning and…
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15 September
A Complete Guide to Visiting Yosemite’s Glacier Point
Nestled deep within the heart of California’s Yosemite National Park lies a outdoor gem known as Glacier Point. Offering an…
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11 September
Lightning Strikes Lead to Fires in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park has identified two fires in remote and isolated areas of the park following a series of lightning…
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11 September
Yosemite Resort Offering Free Spa Treatments for Cleanup Volunteers
Photo: Rush Creek Lodge Rush Creek Lodge & Spa, located near Yosemite National Park, has rolled out a unique proposition…
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10 September
Officials Plead with Public to Help Keep Bear Cubs Alive in Yosemite
Photo via Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is issuing a heartfelt plea to drivers to play their part in…
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10 September
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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6 September
Popular Destination in Yosemite National Park Closed Due to Rockslide Threat
A popular rock climbing spot within Yosemite National Park has been temporarily shuttered due to concerns of a potential rockslide.…
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6 September
Video Shows Terrifying Moment a Deadly Rockslide Fell on Yosemite’s El Capitan
For climbers, conquering the towering granite giant that is El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is a monumental achievement. Standing…
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Aug- 2023 -30 August
Teen Missing for Nearly 40 Years May Be Buried in Yosemite National Park
After almost four decades of investigation, a breakthrough may have emerged in the case of missing California teen Susan Robin…
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21 August
These Photos of the Lightning Storm Over Yosemite are Absolutely Incredible
As thunderstorms throughout Northern California produced thousands of lightning bolts over the past week, photographers have been showing just how…
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21 August
Wandering Off the Trail is Strictly Prohibited in These California National Parks
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks implement a seemingly peculiar rule – don’t take any shortcuts on the trails. It…
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20 August
Bears Are Climbing Yosemite’s Half Dome. Here’s What to Do if You Encounter One.
Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome, renowned for its breathtaking vistas, might offer more than panoramic views. Recent evidence suggests black bears…
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16 August
How a Hiker Got Lost, and Was Eventually Found, in Sequoia National Park
A Lake Tahoe resident, embarking on his first solo overnight hike, has been located after going missing within Sequoia National…
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13 August
Watch: Slacklining 2,500 Feet Above Yosemite Falls
Yosemite National Park is known to be a place that attracts outdoor thrill seekers. In fact, renown rock-climber Alex Honnold…
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11 August
Yosemite Rangers are Encouraging the Public to Stop and Look at Bear Poop
Yosemite National Park Rangers are making quite the call to hikers: keep your gaze down and be on the lookout…
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8 August
Yosemite is Overflowing with Traffic. Here’s How to Avoid the Crowds this Summer.
Yosemite National Park enthusiasts can look forward to a slight relief from the weekend rush as the reopening of Tioga…
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
A Stunning Bike Ride Through Yosemite National Park
My last bike ride in Yosemite after working there for 4 months – set to Sleep On The Floor by…
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30 July
Remembering the Deadly 1996 Rockfall that Sent 90,000 Tons of Rock into Yosemite Valley
July 19, 2021 marked the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Happy Isles rockfall in Yosemite National Park. The deadly incident…
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27 July
Outside Magazine Lists the Best Hikes in Northern California National Parks. Here’s Our Take.
Photo by Saketh Garuda A list of the best hikes in every National Park in America was compiled by Outside Magazine,…
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25 July
Yosemite Surpasses 108-Year-Old Record for the Opening of Tioga Road
This past weekend, on July 22nd, National Park officials achieved a historic milestone by opening Yosemite’s Tioga Pass Entrance, marking…
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24 July
Yosemite Asking the Public to Help Tackle its Overcrowding Issues
Yosemite National Park seeks the public’s assistance in addressing its challenges with crowding. Taking to social media last week, the…
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24 July
Mammoth Mountain Extends its Ski Season into August
Thanks to an unprecedented and record-breaking snowfall, the Mammoth Mountain will now remain open every day until August 6, 2023,…
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21 July
93-Year-Old Becomes the Oldest Person to Climb Yosemite’s Half Dome
In a remarkable feat of determination and endurance, 93-year-old Everett Kalin achieved an extraordinary milestone by summiting Half Dome on…
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19 July
Yosemite Announces the Long-Awaited Opening of Tioga Road
Exciting news from Yosemite National Park! Get ready, because Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park, will…
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19 July
Native Americans Call for Emergency Stop to Water Diversions from Mono Lake to Los Angeles
Amidst a severe drought linked with global warming, conservation advocates and Native Americans in California are rallying for a temporary…
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14 July
Missing Hiker’s Body Recovered in Yosemite National Park
The body of the man who went missing in Yosemite National Park prior to the Fourth of July holiday has…
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7 July
Hiking Tragedy Strikes the Eastern Sierra as Avalanche Claims One Life
Photo: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center A group of three hikers faced a devastating ordeal on July 2, 2023, when they…
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6 July
Missing Hiker Swept Away by Swift Waters in Yosemite National Park
A tragic incident unfolded in Yosemite National Park as a 24-year-old San Diego State University graduate, Hayden Klemenok, went missing…
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4 July
Yosemite National Park Overwhelmed with Crowds and Traffic
Yosemite National Park is facing an unprecedented influx of visitors, leading to mind-boggling wait times and even some traffic turning…
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Jun- 2023 -28 June
A Complete Guide to the Outdoor Destinations of California’s Eastern Sierra
Photo by Zongnan Bao U.S. Highway 395 runs from the Canadian border all the way down to Southern California, and approaching…
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26 June
WATCH: Hikers Complete the Dangerous Ascent Up Half Dome Without the Cables
The thrilling hike to the top of Half Dome is a world-famous adventure that became so popular, you now need…
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18 June
71-Year-Old Man Accused of Sparking Catastrophic Yosemite Wildfire Last Year
In an update to a story we’ve been following closely, a 71-year-old local from Mariposa was apprehended last Friday. Edward…
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11 June
Photographer Captures Stunning Video of Lunar Rainbow at Yosemite Falls
Lunar rainbows, or ‘moonbows,’ are a popular sight in Yosemite during the spring and summer months Yosemite National Park was…
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11 June
Vital Roadway into Yosemite Reopens Following Monthlong Closure
A critical segment of Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park, damaged by storms and closed since May 4,…
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5 June
Wolverine Spotted in California for Just the Second Time in 100 Years
In a thrilling development, California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains have seen multiple sightings of a wolverine, believed to be the…
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May- 2023 -31 May
Yosemite’s Mist Trail is Currently Overflowing with Water. Here’s What it Looks Like.
The Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park is known to push water onto the steps ascending up to the top…
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25 May
Yosemite’s Most Popular Trail is Dangerous. A $5 Million Upgrade Hopes to Make it Safer.
Yosemite National Park’s Mist Trail, a seven-mile trek attracting up to 4,000 daily visitors during summer weekends, is renowned for…
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22 May
Photos Show Yosemite National Park Flooded as Historic Snowpack Continues to Melt
Photo: Yosemite National Park Recent images from California’s Yosemite National Park reveal the dramatic extent of flooding caused by melting…
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17 May
Installation of Half Dome Cables Delayed Due to Historic Snowfall in Yosemite
Heavy snowfall has delayed the installation of posts and cables that facilitate hikers’ climb to the summit of Half Dome.…
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16 May
The Daunting Snow Removal Operation on Yosemite’s Tioga Road is Underway
After an exceptional winter, Yosemite’s high country is still deeply covered in snow, making the spring clearance of Tioga Road…
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15 May
Yosemite Announces Partial Closure with Flooding Anticipated this Week
Yosemite National Park has announced the closure of specific campgrounds, prompting travelers heading there this week to reconsider their plans.…
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14 May
Giant Yosemite Avalanche Caught on Camera
A substantial avalanche occurred earlier this month in Tenaya Canyon, Yosemite National Park, as witnessed by Jeremy Evans from the…
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14 May
This Jaw-Dropping Eastern Sierra Lake was Named After a Group of Escaped Convicts
In the Eastern Sierra, a natural wonder known as Convict Lake captures the awe of photographers and anglers alike. This…
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8 May
Prepare to Get Wet on Yosemite’s Mist Trail
The waterfalls of Yosemite National Park are world famous for their size and veracity. There’s the popular waterfalls like Yosemite…
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7 May
Major Roadway into Yosemite National Park Could be Closed Until July
Photo: Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park officials have announced that a significant section of Highway 120 into the park…
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3 May
Helicopter Footage Shows Yosemite’s Waterfalls Gushing During the Flooding Closure
Following a historic winter throughout California, Yosemite National Park was forced to close from April 28 through May 3 due…
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Apr- 2023 -30 April
This Beautiful California Lake Doesn’t Have Any Fish
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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30 April
Yosemite Now Plans to Reopen Sooner Than Expected After Small Rise in Merced River
After Yosemite National Park announced it would be closed through May 3, the park now plans to partially reopen early…
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29 April
June Lake Loop Opens for the Spring Season in the Eastern Sierra
The June Lake Loop, which takes vehicles to four lakes in Mono County, is now open following a snowy winter…
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26 April
Most of Yosemite National Park to Close in Anticipation of Flooding
Flooding took over the Yosemite Valley in April of 2018 Yosemite National Park is set to close a large portion…
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22 April
It’s Officially ‘Moonbow’ Season in Yosemite. Here’s How to See the Coveted Natural Phenomenon.
Yosemite National Park, with its mesmerizing waterfalls, presents a unique natural phenomenon during the high country snowmelt season – the…
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20 April
This Mammoth Backcountry Cornice is the Things Nightmares Are Made Of
When snow falls on the mountains of Northern California, skiers and snowboarders delight in the backcountry adventures offered to them.…
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19 April
How the Historic Sierra Snowpack will Impact Yosemite National Park this Summer
Photo by Mick Haupt The immense snowpack in the Sierra Nevada this year has dramatically altered Yosemite National Park, and the…
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Mar- 2023 -29 March
It’s Official: Mammoth Mountain Surpasses its All-Time Snowfall Record
Photo: Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain has officially experienced a winter for the record books, surpassing their all-time snowfall record this…
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23 March
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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22 March
Mammoth Mountain Surpasses 800 Inches of Snowfall at its Summit
Photo via Peter Morning/Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain has experienced a remarkable amount of snowfall in recent weeks, which packed on…
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22 March
This Historic Ghost Town in the Sierra is Completely Buried by Snow
Bodie, a ghost town founded in 1876 and located at an elevation of 8,375 feet south of Bridgeport, California, is…
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21 March
‘Space Junk’ May Have Crashed in Yosemite After Streaking Across California’s Night Sky
Photo by Kevin Chen Streaks of bright lights spotted across the sky in California on St. Patrick’s Day left many people…
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21 March
Yosemite Reopens After 15 Feet of Snowfall Buried the Park for Nearly a Month
Yosemite National Park has partially reopened after being forced to shut down due to heavy snowfall. The park restored “minimal…
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21 March
Massive 30-Foot Crater Discovered on Road in the Sierra National Forest
Winter driving in California’s mountainous regions has always been risky. However, the recent snowfall and rains have exacerbated the situation,…
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15 March
Mammoth Mountain is Approaching its All-Time Snowfall Record
The winter season at Mammoth Mountain has been nothing short of legendary. Snowstorms have slammed the region from October through…
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6 March
Yosemite National Park to Remain Closed for At Least Another Week
Yosemite National Park is currently closed with too much snow but firefighters were able to capture this photo.Photo by Yosemite…
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1 March
Mammoth Mountain Becomes to First Ski Resort on the Planet to Surpass 600 Inches of Snow
Photo: Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain is in a world of its own right now when it comes to snowfall. The…
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Feb- 2023 -28 February
Yosemite Closure Extended Indefinitely with Critical Services Buried Under Snow
Yosemite’s Curry Village buried in snow. Photo credit: Yosemite Hospitality With a blizzard continue to bring massive amounts of snowfall…
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27 February
“The Roads Are Closed. All Of Them.” Mono County Sheriff Pleads with Public to Stay Home
The blizzard currently blasting the Sierra Nevada is creating a dangerous travel situation for anyone caught in its crosshairs. The…
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27 February
Avalanches Trap Officers on U.S. 395 in the Eastern Sierra
A heavy snowstorm continues to blast the Sierra with a ton of snow. The snow accumulation has become so large…
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26 February
Yosemite National Park Closes Amidst Blizzard Conditions
With blizzard conditions slamming the Sierra Nevada this week, and a forecast for much more this week, Yosemite National Park…
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21 February
VIDEO: Giant Rockfall Seen on Yosemite’s El Capitan Closes Roads and Trails
On Monday, a rockslide took place on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The large slide is causing closures within…
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20 February
This Mammoth Mountain Rocky Ski Run is One of the Most Unique You’ll Ever Seen
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Benchetler (@chrisbenchetler) With new snow falling on the Northern California…
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14 February
Geologists Reveal the Age of Yosemite Valley and It’s Much Younger Than Previously Thought
Yosemite Valley’s origin story has been a subject of debate for decades. Now, geologists from the University of California, Berkeley,…
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13 February
WATCH: Alex Honnold’s Bizarre Interview About Climbing El Capitan with a Baby
It’s probably safe to say that becoming the world’s greatest rock climber takes a rare mind. Alex Honnold has proven…
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6 February
The Countdown Begins for the Glorious Return of the Firefall in Yosemite National Park
Adventure seekers and photographers are preparing to flock to Yosemite National Park, trekking through the mounds of snow to see…
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Jan- 2023 -31 January
Mammoth Lakes Police Share Video of Slow-Moving 4-Car Pileup in Icy Conditions
The storms that slammed Northern California in January brought more than 15 feet of snow to Mammoth Lakes in January…
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29 January
Scientists Stunned When Endangered Animal Makes Rare Appearance Near Yosemite
The Sierra Nevada red fox (SNRF) which historically inhabited the upper elevations of the Sierra Nevada and Cascades in California…
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20 January
This Carl’s Jr. Drive Thru Illustrates the Incredible Snowfall this Winter in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes has already experienced the winter of a lifetime over the past three months. Nearby Mammoth Mountain has seen…
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12 January
Yosemite is Hiring for a Bunch of Really Cool Jobs Right Now
Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet. Imagine seeing its views at work every…
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12 January
Mammoth Mountain Has Already Surpassed Last Year’s Total Snowfall
Mammoth Mountain is experiencing a white winter for the ages, with snowfall numbers beginning to build to near historic numbers.…
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3 January
Yosemite’s Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Getting a Major Facelift
Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, Yosemite National Park was recently awarded an approximately $31.6 million construction contract to upgrade the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The…
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1 January
Couple Killed in Rockslide in Yosemite National Park Identified
Two people were killed on Tuesday in a rockslide at the Highway 140 entrance of Yosemite National Park. The victims…
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Dec- 2022 -30 December
Rockslide Kills Two People in Yosemite National Park
Hwy 140 entrance to Yosemite National Park. Photo by CaptSpaulding. Two people were killed in a rock slide at Yosemite…
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27 December
Sculpting an Icon: The 100 Million Year History of Yosemite’s Half Dome
Half Dome is a iconic granite rock formation located in Yosemite National Park in California. It is known for its…
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13 December
Yosemite Outlines Reservation Program for Popular Firefall in 2023
Yosemite National Park is world-renown for its stunning waterfalls, including the tallest in North America – Yosemite Falls. But for a…
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11 December
Mammoth Island: Highway 395 Closed with No Way In or Out of Mammoth Lakes
Photo: CalTrans The winter storm peaked Sunday morning and it’s making mountain travel throughout the state nearly impossible. One of…
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8 December
Mammoth Lakes Voted Best Ski Town in North America
Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan We all know that Mammoth Lakes in California’s Eastern Sierra is an outdoor utopia unlike anywhere…
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Nov- 2022 -27 November
Go Behind the Scenes of the Viral Top-to-Bottom Ski Run on Mammoth Mountain
When Bobby Brown pulled of this epic top-to-bottom run on Mammoth Mountain, it took the internet by storm, being picked…
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16 November
Yosemite to Eliminate Reservation System for Summer 2023
Photo by Jeremy Lwanga Yosemite National Park officials made a major announcement that they will no longer require reservations for vehicle…
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14 November
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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7 November
Photographers Capture Spectacular ‘Snowliage’ in Yosemite National Park
The seasons are changing in Northern California, with autumn colors seeing snowfall in the most beautiful way imagninable. The best…
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3 November
Mammoth Mountain Opening this Weekend Following Early-Season Snowstorm
After a hefty early-season storm that blanketed the mountains of Northern California with snow, we have our first ski resort…
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2 November
Was the 8-Year-Old’s Climb of El Capitan a Hoax? Youngster’s Achievement Comes Under Scrutiny.
Photo by Patrick T’Kindt It was an achievement celebrated the world over last week when 8-year-old Sam Baker became the youngest…
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Oct- 2022 -30 October
8-Year-Old Rock Climber Becomes the Youngest to Ascend El Capitan
8-year-old Sam Baker climbing El Capitan. Photo via @samueladventure/IG A brand-new rock climbing record has been set in Yosemite National…
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26 October
5 Survival Lessons From the Northern California Man Lost in Yosemite For Nearly a Week
Photo by Jason Strull When Alan Chow solo-hiked into the Yosemite National Park wilderness in the spring of 2018, he had…
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26 October
Meet the Underwater Fly that Rules Mono Lake by Living Underwater
Over 100 years ago, writer Mark Twain observed the case of some “incredibly weird” flies in Mono Lake, near Mammoth…
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18 October
Caught-on-Camera: Bear Sings in a Tree in Yosemite National Park
Wildlife encounters can be frequent for any visitor to Yosemite National Park, especially during a pandemic that has forced officials…
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17 October
Team Behind the Historic Clean Up of Lake Tahoe Sets Their Sights on the Eastern Sierra
June Lake. Photo by Levan Badzgaradze. The Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) dive team that completed the 72 mile SCUBA cleanup of Lake…
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17 October
Cables Removed from Yosemite’s Half Dome, Ending the Hiking Season on the Famed Rock
The seasons are changing in Yosemite National Park. Temperatures are dropping and fall foliage is beginning to explode as park…
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16 October
Hiker Goes NUTS Watching Bear Cross Treacherous River in Yosemite National Park
When we visit the wilderness, we’re visiting the home of the vast wildlife that lives there. From birds to deer…
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10 October
Body of Missing Hiker Found in the Eastern Sierra
The body of missing hiker Robert Bondurant was found on October 6, tragically ending the search in the rugged terrain…
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6 October
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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