Yosemite-Mammoth
All of the stories from the Mammoth and Yosemite National Park areas
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Jun- 2025 -8 June
Yosemite National Park Officially Enters Fire Season—Here’s What You Need to Know
The Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park in 2022 As temperatures rise and conditions dry out, Yosemite National Park has…
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1 June
Mammoth Mountain Announces Closing Date for the 2024-25 Ski Season
Mammoth Mountain has announced it will officially wrap up its 2024-25 ski season on June 15. Until then, the resort…
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May- 2025 -27 May
All Roads Now Open in Yosemite as Tioga Pass Clears for Summer
Tioga Pass is officially open for the season, with Yosemite National Park reopening Highway 120 and Tioga Road on Monday,…
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23 May
New Summer Bus Routes Make Getting to Yosemite Easier Than Ever
Planning a trip to Yosemite this summer? Getting there just got easier. Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is launching…
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21 May
Native Turtles Return to Yosemite Ponds Following Bullfrog Removal
A northwestern pond turtle hatchling at a study site in Yosemite. (Sidney Woodruff/UC Davis) Invasive bullfrogs have long plagued Yosemite’s…
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19 May
Yosemite’s Popular High Sierra Camps to Remain Closed for 2025 Season
Yosemite’s popular High Sierra Camps will remain closed for the 2025 summer season, dealing a blow to those planning a…
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19 May
Could Yosemite Valley Have Been Carved by an Ancient Volcano? New Study Suggests So.
A new theory is shaking up the way geologists view Yosemite Valley — suggesting it may have been carved not…
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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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9 May
Yosemite Reopens Key Access Points for Summer Visitors
Yosemite National Park is officially welcoming visitors back to some of its most popular areas as shuttle services and seasonal…
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1 May
Yosemite to Require Peak-Day Reservations this Summer. Here’s How to Get One.
If you’re planning a trip to Yosemite National Park this summer, you’ll need to plan ahead—especially if you’re arriving during…
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1 May
This Animal is the Cause of Most Wildlife-Related Injuries in Yosemite and It’s Not What You Think
Yosemite National Park has issued an important wildlife advisory that might surprise visitors: deer—not bears—are responsible for the most wildlife-related…
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Apr- 2025 -26 April
Yosemite Closes Two Backpacker Campgrounds as Park Battles Staff Shortages
On April 25, Yosemite National Park closed two of its four backpackers campgrounds, redirecting many hikers to the already crowded…
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14 April
Scientists Scrub Toilets as Yosemite Faces Staffing Crisis
Amid sweeping federal layoffs, Yosemite National Park employees are stepping out of their job descriptions—and into rubber gloves. With custodial…
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10 April
From Museums to Theaters: Yosemite’s Best Rainy Day Experiences
Rainy days in Yosemite Valley transform the landscape into a misty wonderland, with waterfalls pouring down granite cliffs. But if…
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6 April
Main Route Into Yosemite National Park Reopens Following Rockslide
Highway 140 into Yosemite National Park reopened last week after a rockslide forced a temporary closure. The two-mile stretch of…
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Mar- 2025 -27 March
Popular Cave in Sequoia National Park to Reopen After Four-Year Closure
Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park is reopening to visitors after a four-year closure, offering a chance to explore its…
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20 March
Major Entrance to Yosemite National Park Closed Indefinitely Due to Rockslide
A major rockslide has forced a long-term closure of Highway 140, one of the primary routes into Yosemite National Park,…
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18 March
Yosemite Announces Summer Campground Reservation Dates Amid Budget Concerns
Yosemite National Park has released its upcoming campground reservation schedule for the busy summer months, but visitors should act quickly…
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12 March
How Mammoth Mountain Uses World War II Howitzers to Battle Potentially Deadly Avalanches
Mammoth Mountain is known to receive a lot of snow. With massive snowfall each winter, ski patrol is forced to…
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5 March
Viral Video Captures Bobcat Hunt in Yosemite—With Oblivious Tourists Glued to Their Phones
A remarkable video of a bobcat hunting in Yosemite National Park has gone viral, but not just for the impressive…
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Feb- 2025 -24 February
Mammoth Mountain Ski Patroller Dies from Injuries Sustained in Avalanche
A Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol employee has tragically died from injuries sustained during an avalanche while conducting avalanche mitigation work…
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19 February
Yosemite Delays Camping Reservations Amid Federal Job Cuts and Uncertainty
Yosemite National Park has announced a delay in summer camping reservations, impacting bookings from June 15 to July 14 at…
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14 February
Avalanche at Mammoth Mountain Injures Ski Patrollers, Closes Mountain
Photo of a Mammoth avalanche that occurred in January 2024 A Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol team was caught in an…
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14 February
Yosemite’s Little-Known Ski Resort Won’t Open in 2025
Bad news for Yosemite skiers—Badger Pass Ski Area will not open for the 2024-25 season due to an insufficient early-season…
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13 February
Mammoth Mountain is Getting FebruBURIED in Massive Snowstorm
Mammoth Mountain is getting absolutely slammed with snow, with up to three feet of fresh powder falling overnight—and there’s more…
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3 February
Kevin Costner’s New Docuseries Explores the Conservation Legacy of Yosemite National Park
Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Kevin Costner is bringing Yosemite National Park into the spotlight with his upcoming three-part docuseries,…
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3 February
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Cicely Muldoon to Step Down
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Cicely Muldoon has announced she will retire at the end of February, leaving a leadership gap…
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Jan- 2025 -27 January
Rare Mammal Photographed for the First Time in California
Photo via Vishal Subramanyan, Prakrit Jain, Harper Forbes For the first time, researchers have captured photos of the elusive Mount…
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17 January
Why Are There Posters Warning of the Plague in Yosemite National Park?
Visitors to Yosemite National Park may have noticed warning signs about the plague posted around the park, including at the…
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13 January
New Bill Could Have San Francisco Paying A LOT More For the Water in Hetch Hetchy
A new bill introduced by Representative Tom McClintock aims to make San Francisco pay significantly more for its use of…
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Dec- 2024 -28 December
How to See Yosemite’s Firefall Without a Reservation
Yosemite National Park’s “Firefall” is a captivating natural event occurring in mid-to-late February, where the setting sun illuminates Horsetail Fall…
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11 December
Yosemite’s Historic Bracebridge Dinner Returns After Five-Year Hiatus
After a five-year break, Yosemite National Park’s cherished Christmas tradition, the Bracebridge Dinner, has made its much-anticipated return at the…
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10 December
Alex Honnold Returns to Yosemite to Attempt Another ‘Free Solo’ Feat
Alex Honnold, the renowned climber and star of the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, is back in Yosemite National Park pursuing…
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1 December
Mammoth Mountain Records Snowiest November in More Than a Decade
Mammoth Mountain has officially experienced its snowiest November since 2010, with 62 inches of snowfall blanketing the Eastern Sierra resort.…
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Nov- 2024 -30 November
Tioga Pass Closes for the Season as Winter Takes Hold in the Sierra Nevada
Winter has officially arrived in the Sierra Nevada, as the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the seasonal closure…
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18 November
You Can Now Book Your Reservation for Yosemite’s Annual Firefall Event
Yosemite National Park’s iconic “Firefall” event is set to return in February 2025, and reservations are now available for those…
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17 November
Yosemite Declares Fire Season Over, Allows Residential Pile Burning
Yosemite National Park officials have declared the 2024 fire season officially over as of November 15, thanks to consistently low…
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14 November
Yosemite Announces Reservation System for Popular Firefall Event
Yosemite National Park will require day-use entrance reservations for the last three weekends of February 2025 to manage the annual…
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Oct- 2024 -27 October
Yosemite Invites Public to Help Shape Changes to the Popular Mist Trail
Yosemite National Park is launching a 30-day public comment period for its Mist Trail Corridor Project, inviting feedback on potential…
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22 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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22 October
Falling Tree Kills Australian Hiker in Yosemite National Park
A tragic accident occurred at Yosemite National Park last week when a 22-year-old Australian hiker, Harry Partington, was killed by…
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15 October
Yosemite National Park Lifts Reservation Requirement for the Rest of 2024
Great news for those planning a trip to Yosemite National Park for the rest of 2024—weekend visitors will no longer…
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10 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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1 October
Video Shows Tourist Inches from Death Near Yosemite Waterfall, Sparks Outrage
A nerve-wracking video has gone viral on Instagram, showing a man dangerously close to a fatal fall at Yosemite National…
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Sep- 2024 -29 September
Yosemite National Park Updates Entry Reservation System for Remainder of 2024
Yosemite National Park has announced a change to its entry reservation system, adjusting the end time for reservations for the…
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26 September
Yosemite Facelift Returns for Another Year of Park Cleanup
Photo: Yosemite Climbing Association The Yosemite Facelift, an annual volunteer event organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association (YCA), is back…
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16 September
Missing Backpacker Found Dead in Yosemite After Nearly Two Weeks
A tragic end came to the search for a missing backpacker in Yosemite National Park. Kirk S. Thomas Olsen, 61,…
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16 September
Yosemite’s Iconic Historic Hotel Shuts Down Indefinitely
Yosemite National Park has announced the indefinite closure of the historic Wawona Hotel, starting December 2nd, for a comprehensive condition…
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13 September
Yosemite’s Largest Restoration Project Ever is Bringing New Life to the Park
The restoration of Ackerson Meadow, the largest meadow in Yosemite National Park, is almost complete, and it’s already showing vibrant…
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10 September
Body of BASE Jumper Recovered Near Mammoth Lakes After Fatal Accident
Photo: Mono County Sheriff The body of Leonardo Durant, a man who died in a BASE jumping accident on Mount…
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5 September
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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1 September
Teen Captures Heart-Stopping Encounter with Mammoth Lakes Bear in Viral Video
A California teenager found herself face-to-face with the bear in Mammoth Lakes, which unexpectedly approached her and placed its paw…
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Aug- 2024 -27 August
SOURCE: Beloved Bear Euthanized After Viral Video Shows Close Encounter with Campers
According to a source, a beloved bear in the Mammoth Lakes area has been euthanized following a run-in with campers…
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25 August
The Yosemite Camping Trip that Changed America
I call it a successful camping trip if I don’t forget the mosquito repellant and a roll of TP. But…
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16 August
Yosemite’s New Timed Entry System Could Become Permanent. Here’s How That Will Impact Visitors.
Yosemite National Park officials are proposing to make a timed entry system a permanent fixture during peak visitation periods to…
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13 August
Fire Danger in Yosemite: Here’s How to Be Fire Safe in California’s Most Popular National Park
Yosemite National Park officials have announced that due to a lack of precipitation and consistently high temperatures, the danger of…
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11 August
There Are Currently 6 Wildfires Burning in Yosemite. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Yosemite National Park officials have provided an update on six lightning-caused fires that have been burning in the park since…
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6 August
Missing Hikers Found Safe in Yosemite National Park
In a relieving turn of events, two hikers who went missing over the weekend in Yosemite National Park have been…
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5 August
Officials Search for Missing Hikers in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating two missing hikers, Miguel Delgado and Ana Rodarte, who…
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Jul- 2024 -29 July
College Student Dies After Falling from Half Dome’s Cable Section
A father-daughter hike in Yosemite National Park turned tragic when 20-year-old Grace Rohloff fell to her death on Half Dome…
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28 July
Remembering the Time it Rained 6,000 Pounds of Marijuana on Yosemite
Photo: Rick Schloss In 1977, Yosemite National Park was a much different place. Rock climbers traveled the world over to…
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21 July
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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19 July
Speeding Kills Wildlife: 5 Bears Have Been Hit by Cars in Yosemite this Year
Yosemite National Park officials are urging visitors to drive cautiously following the deaths of five black bears hit by cars…
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17 July
Yosemite Park Ranger Teaches Important Lesson About Baby Deer in the Wild
Recently at Yosemite National Park, a visitor came across a seemingly abandoned fawn in the wild. Hoping to help, the…
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Jun- 2024 -25 June
Yosemite Releases 250 California Red-Legged Frogs in Reintroduction Effort
Yosemite National Park officials have recently released 250 California red-legged frogs (CRLF) across various sites in Yosemite Valley as part…
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19 June
VIDEO: Tourist Hops Barrier for Dangerous Pose at Yosemite’s Vernal Fall
A visit to Yosemite National Park usually promises awe-inspiring views and natural beauty, but one recent visitor showed exactly what…
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18 June
Climbers Hang ‘Stop the Genocide’ Sign on Yosemite’s El Capitan to Protest War in Palestine
Photo by Dakota Snider On Monday, a group of rock climbers unfurled a large “Stop the Genocide” flag on El…
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17 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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9 June
Tioga Road Set to Reopen for the Summer Season in Yosemite National Park
Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through Yosemite National Park, will reopen to the public on Monday, June 10…
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7 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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May- 2024 -14 May
Endangered Species Breeds in Yosemite for First Time in 25 Years
Yosemite National Park has witnessed the successful breeding of the state-endangered Willow Flycatchers for the first time in over two…
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13 May
Northern Lights Bring Beautiful Pink Glow to Yosemite National Park
On Friday night, visitors and residents near Yosemite National Park were treated to an extraordinary display of nature’s beauty: the…
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9 May
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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Apr- 2024 -30 April
Yosemite’s Renowned Glamping Sites Reopen After 5-Year Closure
Yosemite National Park is welcoming back adventurers with open arms as three of its glamping sites reopen after a five-year…
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29 April
Rockfall Closes Popular Trail in Yosemite National Park
Photo: National Park Service A recent rockfall in Yosemite National Park has prompted the closure of a section of the…
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14 April
Brand-New Glamping Experience Coming to Yosemite
Photo via Under Canvas Under Canvas, known for its luxurious safari-style tented camps near national parks, is set to debut…
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9 April
Yosemite’s New Reservation System Begins this Weekend. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.
In a bid to manage overwhelming crowds and traffic congestion, Yosemite National Park is set to implement a day-use reservation…
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Mar- 2024 -14 March
What is ‘The Senate’ in Sequoia National Park?
Nestled within the heart of California’s Sequoia National Park, a remarkable assembly unlike any other convenes. It’s not a gathering…
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13 March
Convict Lake Looks Incredible After Snowstorms Blanketed the Region with Snow
Following a series of storms that buried the Sierra with multiple feet of snow over the past two weeks, the…
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12 March
WATCH: Skiers Jump Over Chair Lift at Mammoth Mountain
When the spring season hits Mammoth Mountain, the world looks to the Eastern Sierra ski resort for some of the…
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11 March
Yosemite’s ‘Peak Hour’ Reservations Are Now Available. Here’s How to Get One.
Yosemite National Park is changing the game for visitors this year with the introduction of a new pilot reservation system…
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4 March
Yosemite National Park Welcomes Back Visitors After Temporary Closure
After a brief hiatus due to severe weather conditions, Yosemite National Park has once again opened its gates to the…
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2 March
Mammoth Island: Highway 395 Closed for 90 Miles with No Way In or Out of Mammoth Lakes
The “Mega Storm” peaked in the California Saturday morning and it’s making mountain travel throughout the state nearly impossible. One…
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1 March
Yosemite National Park Shuts Down Amidst Sierra Blizzard Alert
Yosemite National Park is battening down the hatches and closing its doors until at least Sunday in anticipation of an…
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Feb- 2024 -23 February
The Firefall Has Made its Glorious Return to Yosemite National Park
The ‘Firefall’ of Yosemite National Park is back and better than ever as visitors flock to California’s most popular park…
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15 February
This Tree in Sequoia National Park is the World’s Largest Living Organism by Volume
In the heart of California’s Sequoia National Park stands the General Sherman Tree, the largest living organism by volume on…
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6 February
Everything You Need to Know About Seeing Yosemite’s ‘Firefall’ in 2024
Outdoor adventurers are setting their sights on Yosemite National Park this month for a chance to witness the awe-inspiring “Firefall”…
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4 February
Viral Video Shows Rock Climber Nearly Falling on 150-Foot Wall in Yosemite
Veteran rock climber Amity Warme’s ascent of the challenging Book of Hate route in Yosemite National Park has captured the…
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Jan- 2024 -23 January
Coyote Seen Hunting Gray Fox in Yosemite National Park
In a surprising wildlife encounter, park rangers in Yosemite Valley recently witnessed a coyote carrying a gray fox in its…
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11 January
Photo Shows Massive Inbound Avalanche at Mammoth Mountain this Morning
The ski community is still hurting from the deadly avalanche that hit Palisades Tahoe yesterday morning. The sad result of…
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7 January
Yosemite National Park Launches its Brand-New Reservation System
In an effort to alleviate congestion and enhance the visitor experience, Yosemite National Park has rolled out a pilot reservation…
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3 January
Yosemite National Park Looks Stunning with a Fresh Coat of Snow
When the first snowstorm of 2024 arrived in the California mountains, the ski resorts were ecstatic to finally get some…
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Dec- 2023 -18 December
Yosemite National Park Welcomes First Indigenous Ancestral Stewards Crew
Yosemite National Park recently introduced its inaugural Yosemite Ancestral Stewards (YAS) crew, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to…
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14 December
‘Grappling with Gridlock’: Yosemite Unveils Brand-New Reservation System to Reduce Congestion in 2024
In an effort to enhance the visitor experience and manage congestion, Yosemite National Park has introduced a pilot program called…
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7 December
Reservations Now Open for Yosemite’s Annual Firefall
Yosemite National Park, known for its breathtaking natural wonders, is gearing up for the annual “firefall” season, and visitors hoping…
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Nov- 2023 -24 November
Yosemite’s Tioga Pass Closes for the Winter Season
Yosemite National Park’s iconic Tioga Pass, also known as Highway 120, has officially closed for the winter season, according to…
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22 November
Yosemite National Park Declares the End of Fire Season
Yosemite National Park officials have officially declared the end of the fire season following a season-ending event, which is defined…
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21 November
‘Absolute Mayhem’: Video Shows Insane Crowds During Opening Weekend at Mammoth Mountain
It was a celebrated week in California as ski resorts began to open their slopes for the winter season. For…
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21 November
Environmentalists Sue National Park Service for Replanting Sequoias in California
In a legal dispute that could impact the future of sequoia trees in California’s National Parks, several conservation groups have…
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16 November
Yosemite Announces Reservation System for February Firefall
Yosemite National Park is taking steps to manage the growing popularity of the Horsetail Fall event, which draws thousands of…
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