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Hikes
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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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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Sports
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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Destinations
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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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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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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Wildlife
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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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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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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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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Outdoors
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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News
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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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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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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News
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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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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Wildlife
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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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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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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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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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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Destinations
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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Destinations
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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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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Outdoors
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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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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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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Want to Bring Your Dog to Yosemite? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Planning a trip to Yosemite National Park with your furry friend? While Yosemite offers stunning natural beauty and outdoor activities,…
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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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News
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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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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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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Destinations
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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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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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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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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News
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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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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Weather
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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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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Outdoors
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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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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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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Wildlife
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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News
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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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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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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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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Outdoors
‘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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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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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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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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‘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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News
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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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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News
Winter Storm Forces Road Closures in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park officials have announced the temporary closure of Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park,…
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Sports
Mammoth Mountain Opens for the Winter Season
Following just a 3-month closure for the summer, Mammoth Mountain has reopened for the winter season and hopes to see…
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Photography
Photographer Captures Stunning Images of Aurora Borealis Over Mammoth Lakes
Every once in a while, conditions give photographers the unique opportunity to capture the Aurora Borealis, also known as the…
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Sports
Rock Climbing Duo Complete’s Yosemite’s Triple Crown in Less Than 24 Hours
In an astonishing feat of endurance and skill, Miles Fullman and Tyler Karow have conquered the Yosemite Triple Crown in…
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Outdoors
Sliding Down the Massive Tenaya Creek Natural Waterslide
Tenaya Canyon is a dangerous and dramatic canyon in Yosemite National Park that runs approximately 10 miles from the Tenaya…
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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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News
Missing Hiker Found Dead After 1,000 Foot Fall in Sequoia National Park
A search for Tom Gerbier, an Air France pilot who went missing while hiking California, came to a heartbreaking end…
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News
Apply Now! Yosemite is Currently Hiring Park Rangers for Summer 2024
Have you always dreamed of working in one of the most beautiful places on Earth? Yosemite National Park is hiring…
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Military Flight Instructor Recalls Heroic Rescue on Yosemite’s Half Dome
In a gripping display of courage and quick thinking, Captain Joshua Haveman, a flight instructor with the 60th Air Evacuation…
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Snowboarders Get First Tracks of the Season on Mammoth Mountain
Eager snow enthusiasts at Mammoth Mountain didn’t want to wait for the official winter season to begin. After a recent…
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Climber Dies in Accident on Yosemite’s El Capitan
Tragedy struck Yosemite National Park on September 28th when a seasoned Korean climbing guide lost his life while descending from…
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Destinations
Yosemite Destination Ranks as California’s Most Dangerous Tourist Attraction
Yosemite National Park, a place known for its breathtaking natural beauty, holds a hidden danger that has earned it the…
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Outdoors
Photographers Capture Spectacular ‘Snowliage’ in California’s Eastern Sierra
The seasons are changing in Northern California, with autumn colors seeing snowfall in the most beautiful way imaginable. The best…
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Hikers Struck by Lightning on Yosemite’s Half Dome
Two hikers were struck by lightning on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome last week, managing to survive and recount their harrowing…
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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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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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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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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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Wildlife
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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Video
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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News
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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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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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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Photography
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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Stories
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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Wildlife
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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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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Outdoors
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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Wildlife
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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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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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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History
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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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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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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Sports
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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