Yosemite National Park

Saving Species Through GPS Tracking

GPS tracking at use in Yosemite National Park is invaluable for scientists studying wildlife in the park. From bears to birds to bighorn sheep, GPS is a critical tool for researchers and their work to study and protect both ubiquitous and rare species.

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

National Parks Traveler Episode 175: Surviving The Covid Pandemic At Yosemite

This past week’s historic flooding at Yellowstone National Park shows the power of nature. It will take many months and many millions of dollars to help the park fully recover. However, much progress is being made. Check the National Parks Traveler regularly for the latest updates.

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Vandalism On The Yosemite Falls Trail

National parks have been and continue to be the victims of graffiti. Yosemite National Park is just the latest and park staff are asking for the public’s help.

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By Compiled From N... - June 13th, 2022 9:00am

National Parks Traveler Webinar | Slough Slogs And Park Funding

One of the best hikes in Everglades National Park is a slough slog into a cypress dome. Ranger Yvette Cano, the park's education director, explains what such a hike is like, and then she and Frank Dean, president and CEO of the Yosemite Conservancy, explain the challenges of funding educational and interpretive programs in the parks. They often are not part of a park's government-funded budget.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 13th, 2022 2:30am

Yosemite Conservancy Investing $14 Million In Yosemite National Park

Science, cultural history, and improved routes for cyclists in Yosemite National Park are just a few of the projects the Yosemite Conservancy is underwriting this year in the park.

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By NPT Staff - June 3rd, 2022 8:49am

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Grumpy Bison, Raging Waters, And Sharks Are Risky Aspects Of The National Parks

A young Ohio woman was the first to find out this year just how dangerous it is to approach bison in Yellowstone National Park, though grumpy bison are not the only risks to avoid during your summer in the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2022 2:30am

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National Parks Traveler Webinar: Slough Slogs And Park Funding

There are countless adventures and countless educational opportunities to be found across the National Park System. One of the more fun adventures is "slough slogging" in Everglades National Park. Join the National Parks Traveler on June 6 to learn about this with Yvette Cano, the park's education director.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 6th, 2022 6:56pm

Photography In The National Parks: More Favorite Places For Photography

Since her last “favorite spots” columns written for the Traveler, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson has traveled to a few more units of the National Park System. In this month’s column, Rebecca introduces us to even more spots for favorite photo ops.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 24th, 2022 4:00am

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Review | Olmsted And Yosemite: Civil War, Abolition, And The National Park Idea

When and why did the idea of national parks emerge in American history? Several creation myths, or “campfire tales” as Diamant and Carr call them, have been embraced by historians and government officials. Among them are the discussion around the campfire at Madison Junction on the Yellowstone Plateau during the 1870 Washburn-Langford-Doane expedition broaching the idea, which was then promoted by Langford on behalf of the Northern Pacific Railroad and resulted in the creation of Yellowstone as the world’s first national park.

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By John Miles - May 3rd, 2022 2:30am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #48

With 423 units in the National Park System, there will always be plenty to learn. So, take this National Parks Traveler quiz and test your knowledge and see how much you know before checking the answers at the bottom of the page.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 16th, 2022 3:00am

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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.