Badger Pass Ski Area At Yosemite National Park Set to Open December 18
Badger Pass, an alpine ski area within Yosemite National Park, is set to open its 75th season on December 18.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 25th, 2009 5:00am
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Winter: The Perfect Time To Plan Your Long-Distance Trek Along National Scenic Trails
Winter is a season for planning. How better to pass some of those long, cold, snowy nights than before the fire or a the kitchen table with guidebooks and maps, calculators and checklists? And if you’re thinking of tackling one of the country’s long-distance hiking trails, planning is definitely not over-rated. Here’s a look at some of the trails that pass through parts of the National Park System, and what planning assistance is out there.
Visiting National Parks by Train – Central and Western U.S.
In this final installment of our three-part series on visiting national parks by train, we'll take a look at some options for trips in the central and western United States.
- By Jim Burnett - November 16th, 2009 4:00am
With Year-End Holidays Not Far Off, Consider These National Park Escapes
With the approach of Christmas and New Year's, some people remain undecided about what to do and where to go for the holidays. Here are a few suggestions for year-end national park vacations that are likely to result in some lasting memories.
- By David and Kay Scott - November 1st, 2009 4:00am
Yosemite Fund Provides Nearly $6 Million For Yosemite National Park Improvements
It's well-known that the National Park Service doesn't have all the funding it needs to protect the national parks. That's why contributions, such as the $5.8 million check the Yosemite Fund handed over to Yosemite National Park officials the other day, are so important.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 29th, 2009 11:27am
Evergreen Lodge Near Yosemite National Park Offering Holiday Packages
Visiting Yosemite National Park for the year-end holidays doesn't mean you're restricted to the Yosemite Valley. Evergreen Lodge, a small, historic lodge with a clutch of cabins just beyond Hetch Hetchy, has a number of packages available. A side benefit of staying here is helping inner-city young adults find their way in life.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 27th, 2009 5:00am
Yosemite National Park Says "No Thanks" to Major Cycling Race
The route for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California, a major, Tour de France-style cycling road race has been announced, and while some cycling fans may be disappointed, other visitors to Yosemite National Park next May can breathe a sigh of relief. Roads in the park will not be included in the route.
- By Jim Burnett - October 23rd, 2009 4:00am
Yosemite National Park Officials Declare the 2009 Fire Season is Officially Over .
The 2009 fire season is over at Yosemite National Park—at least officially—and Mother Nature ended it with a big splash.
- By Jim Burnett - March 12th, 2010 1:15pm
Winter Reaches the High Country Of Yosemite National Park
Well, obviously not wanting to play second fiddle to the Rockies, which already has received its first snowstorm or two of the season, the High Sierra is showing off its wintry coat today. Check out this shot of Yosemite National Park from the webcam at the Tioga Pass Entrance station.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 14th, 2009 2:29pm
It's Official: Picky Yosemite National Park Bears Prefer Their Meals in Minivans
Fuel economy, it seems, is just as important to black bears in Yosemite National Park as it is with many visitors. And so when the bruins shop for fuel, more and more they tend to find themselves munching out in minivans, according to a study published in the Journal of Mammalogy.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - March 19th, 2014 11:58am
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