Yosemite National Park

The "Green Book" And The National Parks

The Oscar-winning movie Green Book brushed the dust off a shameful part of America's cultural history that involved racial segregation. The movie's title came from a guidebook compiled by Victor Hugo Green that let African-American travelers know in what hotels, motels, and other lodgings across the country they were welcomed.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 21st, 2019 2:00am

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Yosemite Testing Reservation System For Camp 4 Campsites

Camp 4, the historic Yosemite Valley campground long claimed by climbers, will move to a reservation system under a pilot program running through the summer.

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By NPT Staff - April 18th, 2019 1:30am

Yosemite Conservancy Invests More Than $15 Million In Yosemite National Park Projects

From the rare Sierra Nevada red fox to revitalizing natural resources and providing visitor education, the Yosemite Conservancy is spending more than $15 million on projects to benefit the national park and those who experience it.

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By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2019 1:30am

Heavy Snowpack Allows Yosemite To Keep Glacier Point Road And Trails Open For Winter Recreation

A heavy snowpack has enabled Yosemite National Park staff to keep the Glacier Point Road and the surrounding trails open for winter recreation for the next two weeks.

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By NPT Staff - March 30th, 2019 1:30am

Your Gifts At Work In Yosemite National Park

Every year, Yosemite Conservancy supporters help fund projects in the park to restore trails and habitat, protect wildlife, provide educational programs, and more. As you explore Yosemite in 2019, keep an eye out for grant-supported work underway throughout the park, from El Capitan Meadow to high peaks in the Cathedral Range.

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By Gretchen Roecke... - April 2nd, 2019 2:32pm

Winter Storms Mean Late Opening For Some Yosemite National Park Facilities

Potent storms and heavy snowfall that damaged facilities in Yosemite National Park have forced park staff to push back some seasonal openings for facilities.

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By NPT Staff - March 13th, 2019 1:24pm

Half Dome Preseason Lottery To Open March 13

On March 13 you'll be able to enter the preseason lottery for permits to hike Half Dome at Yosemite National Park this summer.

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By NPT Staff - March 7th, 2019 1:30am

UPDATED | National Park System Visitation Dropped 13 Million In 2018, To 318.2 Million

Volcanics, no solar eclipse, and wildfires no doubt all played a role in the decline of visitation to the National Park System in 2018, when slightly more than 318 million visits were recorded, a drop of 13 million from the year before.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 5th, 2019 12:07pm

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NatureBridge Summer Backpacking Programs For Teens In Yosemite And Olympic National Parks Build Future Scientists And Leaders

NatureBridge, the largest non-profit educational partner of the National Park Service, leads life-changing backpacking programs for middle and high school students in Yosemite and Olympic national parks each summer.

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By NPT Staff - March 5th, 2019 1:01pm

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Episode 3: Backpacking In The Parks And Florida Panthers

Listen to National Parks Traveler's latest podcast.

Kurt discusses backpacking with Michael Lanza, Florida Panthers with Elizabeth Fleming from Defender of Wildlife, finally the backcountry of Shenandoah National Park.

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