Yosemite National Park

Review Finds Most Research In National Park System Focused On Just Five Parks

Though the National Park System stretches from the ocean floor to the roof of Denali, the bulk of peer-reviewed research conducted in the parks is focused on just five parks, an analysis by North Carolina State researchers claims.

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By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2021 2:00am

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #26 – Superlatives

The National Park System is full of superlatives: the biggest, the smallest, the longest, the deepest, the rarest, the tallest, and on and on. National Parks Quiz and Trivia #26 takes a look at some of these superlatives while testing your knowledge and teaching you a little something you might not have known.

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By Rebecca Latson - March 9th, 2021 6:20am

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Review | John Muir's Grand Yosemite, Musings And Sketches

It's well known how inspired John Muir was by Yosemite National Park, and how the majesty of the park impacted him. With a small book in your back pocket you can explore the park as Muir did and appreciate how the settings affected him.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 11th, 2021 1:45am

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Storm Damage Keeps Yosemite National Park Closed

It will be weeks before Yosemite National Park officials have a firm handle on how much damage was done by a last week's windstorm and this week's snowstorm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 29th, 2021 6:47pm

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Yosemite National Park Closed Through January 30

Yosemite National Park is not expected to reopen to the public before January 30, as crews continued to clean up damage done by a windstorm on January 19.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 26th, 2021 3:06pm

UPDATE | Yosemite National Park Closed By Damaging High Winds

A wind storm powerful enough to down more than a dozen massive sequoia trees at Yosemite National Park in California has led to the park's closure through the weekend as assessments and repairs are tackled.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 22nd, 2021 4:06pm

Sharing Yosemite's Chinese History

Curiosity is often at the core of uncovering history. For Yosemite ranger Yenyen Chan, curiosity about Chinese history in the park has led to a decades-long journey of unearthing and sharing stories that might otherwise have gone untold.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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How Deadly Is Your Favorite National Park?

A review of accident reports from 54 national parks points to falls as the leading cause of death in those parks, with Yosemite and Grand Canyon national parks ranked one and two for falling fatalities. When all causes of death are counted, Grand Canyon comes out ahead in terms of fatalities recorded in the parks since 2010.

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By NPT Staff - January 19th, 2021 9:53am

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Welcome To The Yosemite Conservancy

We're happy to welcome the Yosemite Conservancy to National Parks Traveler as one of the organizations that help make what we do possible.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 14th, 2021 2:00am

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Pikas Are Adapting To Climate Change Remarkably Well

Climate change is harming many special places and iconic species around our planet, from Glacier National Park’s disappearing glaciers to California redwoods scorched by wildfires. But for the animal I study, the American pika (Ochotona princeps), there’s actually some good news: It’s not as threatened by climate change as many studies have warned.

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By NPT Staff - January 8th, 2021 2:00am

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.