Yosemite National Park

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

Long-Distance Hiking Trails Offer Room For Biodiversity Corridors

As climate change continues to alter habitats for plants and animals, and as the call for a national biodiversity strategy gets louder, the country's long-distance hiking trails could prove to be valuable corridors for species.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 27th, 2022 2:45am

Hearing On Tribal Co-Management Of Federal Lands Leads To Domestic Energy Debate

A congressional hearing Tuesday into how best federal land-management agencies could tap Native American expertise for natural resource issues opened the door for Republicans to push for more oil and gas drilling and development of a national energy policy in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 8th, 2022 1:56pm

Yosemite National Park Going To Reservation System During Peak Hours To Reduce Congestion

In a bid to reduce congestion made worse by construction projects this summer, Yosemite National Park will require reservations beginning May 20 for those hoping to enter the park between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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By Compiled From N... - February 17th, 2022 2:30am

Shelton Johnson Honored For Work In Raising Awareness, Appreciation Of Public Lands

Shelton Johnson, a longtime ranger in Yosemite National Park, has been honored by the National Park Trust with its 2022 American Park Experience Award, which honors an individual or group that has made extraordinary efforts to enhance the awareness and appreciation of our nation’s public parks, lands, and waters.

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By NPT Staff - February 16th, 2022 2:30am

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Rivian Working To Expand EV Charging Network In National Park System

Finding places to charge an electric vehicle in the National Park System is slowly getting easier, most recently with support from Rivian, the American company that makes EV vehicles.

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By Compiled From N... - February 8th, 2022 2:30am

Around The Parks: Compendium Changes, Fire Management, And Rocky Mountain Research Projects

Just because it’s winter and many trails, areas, and facilities within the national parks are closed for the season doesn’t mean a shutdown of the parks’ news. Below are a few items that have come to the Traveler’s attention and are now brought to your attention.

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By Compiled From N... - January 26th, 2022 12:12pm

Photography In The National Parks: My 10 Favorite Shots From 2021

Happy New Year! In keeping a tradition began with the National Parks Traveler some eight years prior, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson has listed her 10 favorite shots captured during 2021. Rebecca explains why she likes the image and how she got the shot.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 25th, 2022 3:15am

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National Parks Quiz and Trivia #45

How much do you really know, or think you know, about the various units within the National Park System? Test your national parks knowledge and maybe learn something new with this Quiz and Trivia #45.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 27th, 2022 10:48am

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2021 Year In Review - Another Year of Photography During The Pandemic

Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson joined the ranks of others escaping to the national parks in 2021 and returned with enough written and photographic material for a year’s worth of photo columns. In this 2021 Year in Review, Rebecca shares her favorites with you.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 30th, 2021 12:38pm

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