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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Destinations
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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Waterfalls
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Destinations
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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Sports
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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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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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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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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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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Wildlife
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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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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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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Outdoors
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Photography
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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Sports
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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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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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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Wildlife
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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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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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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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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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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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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Hikes
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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Nature Notes: A Fascinating Look at the Snow Plant of Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is full of nature’s marvels. From world-famous rock formations to scary wildlife standoffs, the park is one…
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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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Yosemite Lifts All Fire Restrictions Following Wet Week
After a wet week in Yosemite National Park, the National Park Service has lifted all fire restrictions in the park.…
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Visit North America’s Tallest Waterfall in Yosemite National Park
Photo by Jeremy Lwanga Everyone knows that Northern California is home to hundreds of beautiful waterfalls, some of them world-renown. But…
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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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No Reservations: Yosemite Ending Vehicle Pass Requirements Soon
Photo by Rakshith Hatwar Yosemite National Park is known to be one of the most visited parks in the United States,…
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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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10 GIANT Waterfalls You Have to See in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park has countless waterfalls. A tour of the massive park can yield many small waterfalls, but we wanted…
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Yosemite is One of the Most Deadly Rock Climbing Destinations in the World. That’s Why It’s So Popular for Climbers.
Photo by Billy Onjea There are inherit dangers in any rock climbing scenario. Sturdy equipment, knowledge of your surroundings and climbing…
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Watch: Kayaker Reaches 36 MPH on 100-Foot Yosemite Waterslide
The Tenaya Creek waterslide is a little known feature in Yosemite National Park. The 100-foot waterslide is located at upper…
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Stories
Nostalgic Northern California National Park Posters to Hang in Your Home
Rob Decker grew up in the Bay Area and found a love for National Parks at a young age. He…
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WATCH: Rock Climber Rappels 2,650-Feet Off El Capitan in Yosemite
Climbers from all over the world travel to Yosemite National Park every year to climb the sheer rock faces of…
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Yosemite to Reopen Mariposa Grove Following Washburn Fire Closure
Following a nearly month-long closure in which the Washburn Fire grew to nearly 20,000 acres in Yosemite National Park, the…
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House Where Iconic ‘Double-Rainbow’ Video Was Filmed Burns in the Oak Fire
The Oak Fire continues to burn just outside Yosemite National Park, destroying dozens of homes since it began on July…
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Oak Fire Sends Plume of Smoke into Yosemite, Lake Tahoe
The Oak Fire has grown to the largest wildfire in the United States, threatening thousands of structures and forcing more…
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Oak Fire Grows to 16,791 Acres with Thousands of Structures Threatened Near Yosemite
Just as firefighters began to clean up the Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park, the Oak Fire erupted nearby on…
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Mariposa Grove Sequoias Poised to Survive Yosemite’s Washburn Fire
Photo: Garrett Dickman/NPS The Washburn Fire continues to grow at an alarming pace in the Yosemite National Park. As of…
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Yosemite’s Washburn Fire Grows to 700 Acres, Threatening the Sequoias of Mariposa Grove
The Washburn Fire began on Thursday afternoon and has since grown to 700 acres in Yosemite National Park, closing down…
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Washburn Fire Blazes Through Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park
A brand-new wildfire started in Yosemite National Park on Thursday afternoon, quickly growing to 10 acres and closing Mariposa Grove…
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History
This Northern California Ghost Town is Cursed, According to its Visitors
Flickr/Robert Shea The workers at the Bodie State Historic Park are used to receiving letters in the mail talking about…
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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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Here’s How to Use Yosemite’s New Reservation System. And How to Get Around it.
Yosemite National Park sits one of the most popular national parks in the country with more than 3 million visitors…
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Mammoth Lakes Building Massive Affordable Housing Complex to Combat Real Estate Surge
Ski towns across America are experiencing a real estate surge that is pricing locals out of the market. It’s become…
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Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove Closed Due to High Winds
Yosemite National Park issued an alert Wednesday announcing the closure of Mariposa Grove Road due to high winds and the…
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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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TikTok Dancers Have Invaded Yosemite
Photo by Dan Newman To get updates on Yosemite National Park throughout the year, I like to meander through the Yosemite…
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Tioga Road Opens for the Summer in Yosemite National Park
Photo by Ankit Malhotra Yosemite’s Tioga Road, the only route in the region over the Sierra Nevada, opened to the…
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Eastern Sierra Camping App Launched to Help Visitors Camp Like a Pro
Photo by Eleonora Patricola For anyone looking for a camping experience in California’s Eastern Sierra, there’s a new app that will…
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Yosemite Announces Opening Day 2022 for Half Dome Cables
Yosemite National Park has announced they plan to install the cables on Half Dome to allow hikers to summit the…
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Yosemite Serial Killer the Subject of Hulu’s New Documentary ‘Captive Audience’
Two brothers that lived in Northern California lived unfathomably tragic lives. One was kidnapped and lived with his abusive capturer…
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WATCH: CalTrans is Blowing Up Giant Boulders to Open Up the Roadway to Yosemite
With very little snow over the past few months in the Sierra, CalTrans was able to complete the snow plowing…
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The Weird Controversy Behind the New ‘Tenaya Stone’ at Disneyland
Photo: Disneyland Resort Disneyland recently opened the Tenaya Stone Spa at the Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, boasting a…
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Study Claims the Introduction of Half Dome Permits Has Not Made the Hike Safer
Photo by Arnaud STECKLE Following a string of deaths between 2005 and 2009, Yosemite National Park initiated a permit system for…
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Reservations are Now Available for Summer Entrance into Yosemite National Park
Photo by Sam Forrest Yosemite National Park recently announced a new reservation system would help limit crowds this summer. Prospective visitors…
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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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Yosemite’s Firefall Set to Make Glorious Return in February 2022
Photo by Katie Rodriguez Adventure seekers and photographers are preparing to flock to Yosemite National Park, trekking through the mounds of…
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MUST WATCH: Olympic Snowboarder Crashes Plane into Eastern Sierra Mountains
A recent YouTube video posted by former Sochi Olympic snowboarder Trevor Jacob has been a huge conversation online as it…
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