Yosemite National Park

National Park Retirees Honor Shelton Johnson With George B. Hartzog Jr. Award

Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson, who gained national attention for his role in the Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea, is being honored for his work on behalf of the national parks by the Coalition of National Park Retirees.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 18th, 2011 2:15am

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The National Park Service Played a Vital Role in the Buffalo Soldiers Mapping Project

The National Park Service's CRGIS facility produced maps of significant Buffalo Soldier sites using data supplied by African American and Indian college students working with the Warriors Project to document the "shared history" of black soldiers and American Indians in the frontier West.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 1st, 2011 10:51am

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Peeking Inside The Rangers Club At Yosemite National Park

Need a reason to become a National Park Service ranger? Some get to live in really cool accommodations, such as the Rangers Club at Yosemite National Park. This video explores the facility and some of its history.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 14th, 2011 11:19am

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Report Lists 10 U.S. Ecosystems Whose Species Are Most-Threatened By Climate Change

A new report names the 10 ecosystems in the United States whose species are most-threatened by climate change. Among the parks included in those ecosystems are Yellowstone, Everglades, and Yosemite.

It's Getting Hot Out There.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 10th, 2011 6:34pm

What Are The Top Issues Confronting The National Park System?

What are the top issues confronting the National Park System? A slew of answers could be tacked onto that question, ranging from sprawl outside park boundaries and habitat fragmentation to pollution.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2011 2:15am

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Rockfall Blocks West Entrance To Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park crews were working to remove a large rock that had fallen onto Highway 140 and was blocking entrance to the park via that route.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2010 8:58am

2010 in Review: Traveler's Checklists

This year we posted 16 Traveler's Checklists to help you plan your park visits. Did you miss any? Here's a list with handy links.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 27th, 2010 4:15am

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Chefs' Holidays Coming To Yosemite National Park In January

Good food, great setting...what more could you ask for than what's coming to Yosemite National Park and The Ahwahnee Hotel in January, when top chefs from across the country gather for a culinary celebration.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 16th, 2010 2:15am

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Miserable Weather Makes for Tough Climbing Rescue in Yosemite National Park

Rescue missions can be tough in the best of weather, but when three climbers are safely plucked from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park amid deteriorating weather, you just have to tip your hat to the climbing rangers and helicopter pilots for getting the job done.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 15th, 2010 12:20pm

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Half-Dome Permit System in Yosemite National Park Will Operate Seven Days a Week in 2011

You can plan on standing in line next year if you intend to hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, and not just because of the long 400-foot final ascent.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 9th, 2011 11:14am

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