Yosemite National Park

Oprah Went Camping in Yosemite National Park, But Will She Remain A Fan of the National Parks?

Oprah Winfrey took her star power camping in Yosemite National Park at the invitation of Ranger Shelton Johnson. While one of her goals was to encourage more “people of color” to enjoy our national parks, it remains to be seen whether she can now shoulder the mantle of national parks ambassador.

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By [email protected] - November 2nd, 2010 3:15am

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Rock Falls In Yosemite National Park Provide Homes For Curious Scorpion-Like Creature

Just in time for Halloween -- a new bug to give you the creeps. This newly found arachnid apparently has been living in caves created by rock falls in Yosemite National Park for some time.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2010 3:15am

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Oprah Visits Yosemite National Park

Oprah Winfrey airs a two part program on visiting Yosemite National Park and questions why more African Americans don't visit National Parks.

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By [email protected] - October 27th, 2010 3:15am

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Study Says Climate Change Could Make Yosemite National Park Hotter Than Sacramento

By the end of the century, climate change could drive typical temperatures in Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Death Valley and other national parks in California more than 7 degrees hotter than they were in the later half of the 20th century, according to a new study.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 27th, 2010 8:57am

Falling in the Fall

Normally you can't get this kind of shot of Yosemite Fall in the fall.

Steven M. Bumgardner

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 25th, 2010 6:31pm

The Tramp and the Rough Rider meet in Yosemite National Park

John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt camp in Yosemite. This four-day trip is reenacted by two great actors.

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By [email protected] - October 26th, 2010 6:35pm

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Velma Melmac Has Left Yosemite, Never to Return

Every summer, Velma parked her mammoth RV in Yosemite. There she kept nature in check, terrorized rangers, smoked like a chimney, and left only after the first acorn of autumn fell into her gimlet.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 18th, 2010 10:13am

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Behind the Scenes With Yosemite Nature Notes

Since most of us have limited time when we visit national parks, we can't always see all there is to see. And sometimes our own limitations restrict where we can go and what we can see. That's when folks such as Steven Baumgardner and their trusty videocameras in places like Yosemite National Park come to our rescue.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 15th, 2010 2:15am

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Around The Parks: Bracebridge Dinner in Yosemite, Wolf Watching In Yellowstone

If you're trying to figure out a winter vacation to a national park, here are two ideas: A lavish dinner theater in Yosemite National Park, or a bracing wolf-watching expedition in Yellowstone National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 13th, 2010 3:15am

Cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park Coming Down Tuesday

If you really wanted to climb to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park this year, your window is about to be closed (unless you're an experienced climber).

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 10th, 2010 3:15am

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