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Yosemite firefall marvels visitors despite heavy snow

Sunset phenomenon at national park’s Horsetail waterfall still drew large crowds even with freezing temperatures

The Guardian - US

A surge of visitors to Yosemite overwhelms a skeleton crew: ‘This is exactly what we warned about’

A surge of visitors to Yosemite overwhelms a skeleton crew: ‘This is exactly what we warned about’

As the US government shutdown enters its third week, concerns mount over how the nation’s public lands will fare

The Guardian - US

Hooray for Hollywood? Why tourists are giving the US a miss

Hooray for Hollywood? Why tourists are giving the US a miss

Visit California predicts 170,000 fewer visitors to the state this year – with Los Angeles and Yosemite national park hit hard. Will the Trump slump continue to deepen?

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Yosemite rescues rise by 40% amid a busy season that saw almost 3 million visitors and mass spending cuts

With fewer workers to help out and budgets stretched, Yosemite National Park has endured a tough summer

Hundreds of staff at California national parks to unionize amid Trump turmoil

More than 97% at Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon parks voted to unionize as president enacts major cuts

The Guardian - US

Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag from iconic National Park spot

A group of seven climbers including two other park rangers hung the flag

The Independent UK

Google software engineer, 29, killed during a hike in Yosemite by falling sequoia branch

Angela Lin, 29, was killed by a falling tree branch while hiking in Yosemite earlier this month.

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Who is Lynn Hill? A look at the American rock climbing legend

Who is Lynn Hill? A look at the American rock climbing legend

Simply one of the most influential climbers of all time, we delve into the life and achievements of the great Lynn Hill

Netflix and thrill: Watch the new trailer for Untamed, the murder-mystery series set in the vast wilds of Yosemite

Netflix and thrill: Watch the new trailer for Untamed, the murder-mystery series set in the vast wilds of Yosemite

The thriller series stars Eric Bana as a special agent for the National Parks Service, and Sam Neill as his boss

Yosemite to open every campground for first time since 2019, following months of crippling staff shortages and budget cuts

Yosemite to open every campground for first time since 2019, following months of crippling staff shortages and budget cuts

The move adds approximately 500 campsites available to the public at the California park

One for the rock climbing history books – female climbers Kelleghan and Pineau become first women to climb Yosemite Triple Crown

One for the rock climbing history books – female climbers Kelleghan and Pineau become first women to climb Yosemite Triple Crown

It's been 24 years since Dean Potter and Timmy O’Neil completed the first ascent of the Yosemite Triple Crown in a single day

“Swimming here is like swimming in an ice bath,” Yosemite National Park issues water-safety advice before peak summer season

“Swimming here is like swimming in an ice bath,” Yosemite National Park issues water-safety advice before peak summer season

Watch Yosemite search and rescue workers demonstrate a life-saving water recovery mission from fast and freezing conditions

Yosemite scientists forced to clean restrooms as Trump administration cuts take their toll

Yosemite scientists forced to clean restrooms as Trump administration cuts take their toll

Biologists, hydrologists, and archaeologists are among the many staff reportedly ordered to help out with extra duties

Campers heading to Yosemite can plan ahead again after reservations reopen

Campers heading to Yosemite can plan ahead again after reservations reopen

The campsite bookings system was paused more than a month ago, after reports it hadn't been approved by the Trump administration

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The Independent UK

Group claims responsibility for hanging upside-down Stars and Stripes off of El Capitan in Yosemite

Demonstrators unfurled a giant ‘Distress flag’ after 11 full-time Yosemite staff members were laid off amid the Trump administration’s federal employee purge

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Why Was an Upside-Down American Flag Spotted at Yosemite? Desperate Plea Amid Hiring Freeze

Yosemite National Park faces chaos after an upside-down American flag was displayed at El Capitan, highlighting a staffing crisis and growing concerns over a federal hiring freeze.

The Independent UK

Rangers panic as Elon Musk’s job cuts remove vital services in national parks

The Trump administration laid off 1,000 National Park Employees last week, a move rangers say will cause chaos across the country.

Yosemite National Park Employees Fear Impact Of Job Cuts

Yosemite National Park faces challenges post-firing of 1,000 employees, impacting operations and wildlife conservation.

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The Independent UK

Fired employees fear beloved Yosemite National Park will lose its luster

Yosemite National Park employees who recently were fired by the U.S. government worry cuts will affect the experience of visitors and the welfare of wildlife that thrive in the popular vacation destination located in California’s Sierra Nevada

The Independent UK

Yosemite National Park is on the verge of a ‘catastrophic’ staffing shortage thanks to Trump’s hiring freeze

‘Those of us left are being told to be prepared for chaos and having to cover,’ anonymous park staffer says

Who is Tommy Caldwell? The rock star of the Dawn Wall

We delve into the incredible life of Tommy Caldwell, one of America’s greatest ever rock climbers

Alex Honnold reveals new free climbing project on The Nose in Yosemite

American climber hopes to join elite squad who have free climbed world-famous rock route

The Guardian - US

‘Danger in my back yard’: residents in a wildfire-prone California town eye more Yosemite tourism with unease

As a new glamping development seeks to open in the region hammered by extreme weather, Mariposa locals are fighting back

Bear activity is rising in Yosemite National Park - here’s how to stay safe on the trails

There's lots to consider before hiking through bear-inhabited backcountry, here are our three top tips

Experienced Hiker Found Dead In Yosemite National Park

Experienced hiker Kirk S. Thomas-Olsen tragically found dead in Yosemite National Park after a two-week search. His challenging solo hike serves as a remin...

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