Yosemite-Mammoth
All of the stories from the Mammoth and Yosemite National Park areas
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Mar- 2024 -28 March
How Mammoth Mountain Uses World War II Howitzers to Battle Potentially Deadly Avalanches
Mammoth Mountain is known to receive a lot of snow. With massive snowfall each winter, ski patrol is forced to…
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14 March
What is ‘The Senate’ in Sequoia National Park?
Nestled within the heart of California’s Sequoia National Park, a remarkable assembly unlike any other convenes. It’s not a gathering…
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13 March
Convict Lake Looks Incredible After Snowstorms Blanketed the Region with Snow
Following a series of storms that buried the Sierra with multiple feet of snow over the past two weeks, the…
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12 March
WATCH: Skiers Jump Over Chair Lift at Mammoth Mountain
When the spring season hits Mammoth Mountain, the world looks to the Eastern Sierra ski resort for some of the…
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11 March
Yosemite’s ‘Peak Hour’ Reservations Are Now Available. Here’s How to Get One.
Yosemite National Park is changing the game for visitors this year with the introduction of a new pilot reservation system…
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4 March
Yosemite National Park Welcomes Back Visitors After Temporary Closure
After a brief hiatus due to severe weather conditions, Yosemite National Park has once again opened its gates to the…
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2 March
Mammoth Island: Highway 395 Closed for 90 Miles with No Way In or Out of Mammoth Lakes
The “Mega Storm” peaked in the California Saturday morning and it’s making mountain travel throughout the state nearly impossible. One…
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1 March
Yosemite National Park Shuts Down Amidst Sierra Blizzard Alert
Yosemite National Park is battening down the hatches and closing its doors until at least Sunday in anticipation of an…
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Feb- 2024 -23 February
The Firefall Has Made its Glorious Return to Yosemite National Park
The ‘Firefall’ of Yosemite National Park is back and better than ever as visitors flock to California’s most popular park…
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15 February
This Tree in Sequoia National Park is the World’s Largest Living Organism by Volume
In the heart of California’s Sequoia National Park stands the General Sherman Tree, the largest living organism by volume on…
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6 February
Everything You Need to Know About Seeing Yosemite’s ‘Firefall’ in 2024
Outdoor adventurers are setting their sights on Yosemite National Park this month for a chance to witness the awe-inspiring “Firefall”…
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4 February
Viral Video Shows Rock Climber Nearly Falling on 150-Foot Wall in Yosemite
Veteran rock climber Amity Warme’s ascent of the challenging Book of Hate route in Yosemite National Park has captured the…
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Jan- 2024 -23 January
Coyote Seen Hunting Gray Fox in Yosemite National Park
In a surprising wildlife encounter, park rangers in Yosemite Valley recently witnessed a coyote carrying a gray fox in its…
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11 January
Photo Shows Massive Inbound Avalanche at Mammoth Mountain this Morning
The ski community is still hurting from the deadly avalanche that hit Palisades Tahoe yesterday morning. The sad result of…
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7 January
Yosemite National Park Launches its Brand-New Reservation System
In an effort to alleviate congestion and enhance the visitor experience, Yosemite National Park has rolled out a pilot reservation…
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3 January
Yosemite National Park Looks Stunning with a Fresh Coat of Snow
When the first snowstorm of 2024 arrived in the California mountains, the ski resorts were ecstatic to finally get some…
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Dec- 2023 -18 December
Yosemite National Park Welcomes First Indigenous Ancestral Stewards Crew
Yosemite National Park recently introduced its inaugural Yosemite Ancestral Stewards (YAS) crew, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to…
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14 December
‘Grappling with Gridlock’: Yosemite Unveils Brand-New Reservation System to Reduce Congestion in 2024
In an effort to enhance the visitor experience and manage congestion, Yosemite National Park has introduced a pilot program called…
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7 December
Reservations Now Open for Yosemite’s Annual Firefall
Yosemite National Park, known for its breathtaking natural wonders, is gearing up for the annual “firefall” season, and visitors hoping…
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Nov- 2023 -24 November
Yosemite’s Tioga Pass Closes for the Winter Season
Yosemite National Park’s iconic Tioga Pass, also known as Highway 120, has officially closed for the winter season, according to…
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22 November
Yosemite National Park Declares the End of Fire Season
Yosemite National Park officials have officially declared the end of the fire season following a season-ending event, which is defined…
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21 November
‘Absolute Mayhem’: Video Shows Insane Crowds During Opening Weekend at Mammoth Mountain
It was a celebrated week in California as ski resorts began to open their slopes for the winter season. For…
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21 November
Environmentalists Sue National Park Service for Replanting Sequoias in California
In a legal dispute that could impact the future of sequoia trees in California’s National Parks, several conservation groups have…
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16 November
Yosemite Announces Reservation System for February Firefall
Yosemite National Park is taking steps to manage the growing popularity of the Horsetail Fall event, which draws thousands of…
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15 November
Winter Storm Forces Road Closures in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park officials have announced the temporary closure of Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park,…
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10 November
Mammoth Mountain Opens for the Winter Season
Following just a 3-month closure for the summer, Mammoth Mountain has reopened for the winter season and hopes to see…
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7 November
Photographer Captures Stunning Images of Aurora Borealis Over Mammoth Lakes
Every once in a while, conditions give photographers the unique opportunity to capture the Aurora Borealis, also known as the…
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Oct- 2023 -30 October
Rock Climbing Duo Complete’s Yosemite’s Triple Crown in Less Than 24 Hours
In an astonishing feat of endurance and skill, Miles Fullman and Tyler Karow have conquered the Yosemite Triple Crown in…
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24 October
Sliding Down the Massive Tenaya Creek Natural Waterslide
Tenaya Canyon is a dangerous and dramatic canyon in Yosemite National Park that runs approximately 10 miles from the Tenaya…
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22 October
Overnight Parking Closed for the Season in Yosemite National Park
With temperatures dropping, Yosemite National Park officials have taken steps to prepare for winter. As a result, overnight parking within…
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22 October
Will the Autumn ‘Firefall’ Come Alive in Yosemite This Year?
Every year in early February, visitors flock to Yosemite National Park to witness the stunning ‘Firefall’ natural phenomenon. The event has…
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22 October
Missing Hiker Found Dead After 1,000 Foot Fall in Sequoia National Park
A search for Tom Gerbier, an Air France pilot who went missing while hiking California, came to a heartbreaking end…
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10 October
Apply Now! Yosemite is Currently Hiring Park Rangers for Summer 2024
Have you always dreamed of working in one of the most beautiful places on Earth? Yosemite National Park is hiring…
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9 October
Military Flight Instructor Recalls Heroic Rescue on Yosemite’s Half Dome
In a gripping display of courage and quick thinking, Captain Joshua Haveman, a flight instructor with the 60th Air Evacuation…
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8 October
Snowboarders Get First Tracks of the Season on Mammoth Mountain
Eager snow enthusiasts at Mammoth Mountain didn’t want to wait for the official winter season to begin. After a recent…
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5 October
Climber Dies in Accident on Yosemite’s El Capitan
Tragedy struck Yosemite National Park on September 28th when a seasoned Korean climbing guide lost his life while descending from…
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4 October
Yosemite Destination Ranks as California’s Most Dangerous Tourist Attraction
Yosemite National Park, a place known for its breathtaking natural beauty, holds a hidden danger that has earned it the…
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4 October
Photographers Capture Spectacular ‘Snowliage’ in California’s Eastern Sierra
The seasons are changing in Northern California, with autumn colors seeing snowfall in the most beautiful way imaginable. The best…
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Sep- 2023 -26 September
Hikers Struck by Lightning on Yosemite’s Half Dome
Two hikers were struck by lightning on Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome last week, managing to survive and recount their harrowing…
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20 September
Mammoth Lakes Tourism and Clean Up The Lake Join Forces for Eastern Sierra Lakes Restoration
Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) is embarking on an ambitious fundraising campaign in collaboration with Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) to…
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17 September
Court Rules on Yosemite’s Vegetation Thinning Practices in Response to Environmental Lawsuit
A federal court of appeals has ruled in favor of the National Park Service’s ability to continue tree thinning and…
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15 September
A Complete Guide to Visiting Yosemite’s Glacier Point
Nestled deep within the heart of California’s Yosemite National Park lies a outdoor gem known as Glacier Point. Offering an…
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11 September
Lightning Strikes Lead to Fires in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park has identified two fires in remote and isolated areas of the park following a series of lightning…
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11 September
Yosemite Resort Offering Free Spa Treatments for Cleanup Volunteers
Photo: Rush Creek Lodge Rush Creek Lodge & Spa, located near Yosemite National Park, has rolled out a unique proposition…
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10 September
Officials Plead with Public to Help Keep Bear Cubs Alive in Yosemite
Photo via Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is issuing a heartfelt plea to drivers to play their part in…
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10 September
Watch a Mountain Lion in a Standoff with Coyotes in Yosemite
This video is old, but boy does it show the chaotic wildlife of Yosemite National Park in action. The below…
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6 September
Popular Destination in Yosemite National Park Closed Due to Rockslide Threat
A popular rock climbing spot within Yosemite National Park has been temporarily shuttered due to concerns of a potential rockslide.…
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6 September
Video Shows Terrifying Moment a Deadly Rockslide Fell on Yosemite’s El Capitan
For climbers, conquering the towering granite giant that is El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is a monumental achievement. Standing…
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Aug- 2023 -30 August
Teen Missing for Nearly 40 Years May Be Buried in Yosemite National Park
After almost four decades of investigation, a breakthrough may have emerged in the case of missing California teen Susan Robin…
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21 August
These Photos of the Lightning Storm Over Yosemite are Absolutely Incredible
As thunderstorms throughout Northern California produced thousands of lightning bolts over the past week, photographers have been showing just how…
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21 August
Wandering Off the Trail is Strictly Prohibited in These California National Parks
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks implement a seemingly peculiar rule – don’t take any shortcuts on the trails. It…
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20 August
Bears Are Climbing Yosemite’s Half Dome. Here’s What to Do if You Encounter One.
Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome, renowned for its breathtaking vistas, might offer more than panoramic views. Recent evidence suggests black bears…
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16 August
How a Hiker Got Lost, and Was Eventually Found, in Sequoia National Park
A Lake Tahoe resident, embarking on his first solo overnight hike, has been located after going missing within Sequoia National…
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13 August
Watch: Slacklining 2,500 Feet Above Yosemite Falls
Yosemite National Park is known to be a place that attracts outdoor thrill seekers. In fact, renown rock-climber Alex Honnold…
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11 August
Yosemite Rangers are Encouraging the Public to Stop and Look at Bear Poop
Yosemite National Park Rangers are making quite the call to hikers: keep your gaze down and be on the lookout…
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8 August
Yosemite is Overflowing with Traffic. Here’s How to Avoid the Crowds this Summer.
Yosemite National Park enthusiasts can look forward to a slight relief from the weekend rush as the reopening of Tioga…
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
A Stunning Bike Ride Through Yosemite National Park
My last bike ride in Yosemite after working there for 4 months – set to Sleep On The Floor by…
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30 July
Remembering the Deadly 1996 Rockfall that Sent 90,000 Tons of Rock into Yosemite Valley
July 19, 2021 marked the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Happy Isles rockfall in Yosemite National Park. The deadly incident…
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27 July
Outside Magazine Lists the Best Hikes in Northern California National Parks. Here’s Our Take.
Photo by Saketh Garuda A list of the best hikes in every National Park in America was compiled by Outside Magazine,…
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25 July
Yosemite Surpasses 108-Year-Old Record for the Opening of Tioga Road
This past weekend, on July 22nd, National Park officials achieved a historic milestone by opening Yosemite’s Tioga Pass Entrance, marking…
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24 July
Yosemite Asking the Public to Help Tackle its Overcrowding Issues
Yosemite National Park seeks the public’s assistance in addressing its challenges with crowding. Taking to social media last week, the…
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24 July
Mammoth Mountain Extends its Ski Season into August
Thanks to an unprecedented and record-breaking snowfall, the Mammoth Mountain will now remain open every day until August 6, 2023,…
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21 July
93-Year-Old Becomes the Oldest Person to Climb Yosemite’s Half Dome
In a remarkable feat of determination and endurance, 93-year-old Everett Kalin achieved an extraordinary milestone by summiting Half Dome on…
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19 July
Yosemite Announces the Long-Awaited Opening of Tioga Road
Exciting news from Yosemite National Park! Get ready, because Tioga Road, the continuation of Highway 120 through the park, will…
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19 July
Native Americans Call for Emergency Stop to Water Diversions from Mono Lake to Los Angeles
Amidst a severe drought linked with global warming, conservation advocates and Native Americans in California are rallying for a temporary…
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14 July
Missing Hiker’s Body Recovered in Yosemite National Park
The body of the man who went missing in Yosemite National Park prior to the Fourth of July holiday has…
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7 July
Hiking Tragedy Strikes the Eastern Sierra as Avalanche Claims One Life
Photo: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center A group of three hikers faced a devastating ordeal on July 2, 2023, when they…
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6 July
Missing Hiker Swept Away by Swift Waters in Yosemite National Park
A tragic incident unfolded in Yosemite National Park as a 24-year-old San Diego State University graduate, Hayden Klemenok, went missing…
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4 July
Yosemite National Park Overwhelmed with Crowds and Traffic
Yosemite National Park is facing an unprecedented influx of visitors, leading to mind-boggling wait times and even some traffic turning…
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Jun- 2023 -28 June
A Complete Guide to the Outdoor Destinations of California’s Eastern Sierra
Photo by Zongnan Bao U.S. Highway 395 runs from the Canadian border all the way down to Southern California, and approaching…
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26 June
WATCH: Hikers Complete the Dangerous Ascent Up Half Dome Without the Cables
The thrilling hike to the top of Half Dome is a world-famous adventure that became so popular, you now need…
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18 June
71-Year-Old Man Accused of Sparking Catastrophic Yosemite Wildfire Last Year
In an update to a story we’ve been following closely, a 71-year-old local from Mariposa was apprehended last Friday. Edward…
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11 June
Photographer Captures Stunning Video of Lunar Rainbow at Yosemite Falls
Lunar rainbows, or ‘moonbows,’ are a popular sight in Yosemite during the spring and summer months Yosemite National Park was…
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11 June
Vital Roadway into Yosemite Reopens Following Monthlong Closure
A critical segment of Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park, damaged by storms and closed since May 4,…
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5 June
Wolverine Spotted in California for Just the Second Time in 100 Years
In a thrilling development, California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains have seen multiple sightings of a wolverine, believed to be the…
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May- 2023 -31 May
Yosemite’s Mist Trail is Currently Overflowing with Water. Here’s What it Looks Like.
The Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park is known to push water onto the steps ascending up to the top…
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25 May
Yosemite’s Most Popular Trail is Dangerous. A $5 Million Upgrade Hopes to Make it Safer.
Yosemite National Park’s Mist Trail, a seven-mile trek attracting up to 4,000 daily visitors during summer weekends, is renowned for…
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22 May
Photos Show Yosemite National Park Flooded as Historic Snowpack Continues to Melt
Photo: Yosemite National Park Recent images from California’s Yosemite National Park reveal the dramatic extent of flooding caused by melting…
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17 May
Installation of Half Dome Cables Delayed Due to Historic Snowfall in Yosemite
Heavy snowfall has delayed the installation of posts and cables that facilitate hikers’ climb to the summit of Half Dome.…
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16 May
The Daunting Snow Removal Operation on Yosemite’s Tioga Road is Underway
After an exceptional winter, Yosemite’s high country is still deeply covered in snow, making the spring clearance of Tioga Road…
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15 May
Yosemite Announces Partial Closure with Flooding Anticipated this Week
Yosemite National Park has announced the closure of specific campgrounds, prompting travelers heading there this week to reconsider their plans.…
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14 May
Giant Yosemite Avalanche Caught on Camera
A substantial avalanche occurred earlier this month in Tenaya Canyon, Yosemite National Park, as witnessed by Jeremy Evans from the…
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14 May
This Jaw-Dropping Eastern Sierra Lake was Named After a Group of Escaped Convicts
In the Eastern Sierra, a natural wonder known as Convict Lake captures the awe of photographers and anglers alike. This…
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8 May
Prepare to Get Wet on Yosemite’s Mist Trail
The waterfalls of Yosemite National Park are world famous for their size and veracity. There’s the popular waterfalls like Yosemite…
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7 May
Major Roadway into Yosemite National Park Could be Closed Until July
Photo: Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park officials have announced that a significant section of Highway 120 into the park…
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3 May
Helicopter Footage Shows Yosemite’s Waterfalls Gushing During the Flooding Closure
Following a historic winter throughout California, Yosemite National Park was forced to close from April 28 through May 3 due…
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Apr- 2023 -30 April
This Beautiful California Lake Doesn’t Have Any Fish
Mono Lake, located in California’s Eastern Sierra region, is a unique and fascinating body of water that has been attracting…
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30 April
Yosemite Now Plans to Reopen Sooner Than Expected After Small Rise in Merced River
After Yosemite National Park announced it would be closed through May 3, the park now plans to partially reopen early…
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29 April
June Lake Loop Opens for the Spring Season in the Eastern Sierra
The June Lake Loop, which takes vehicles to four lakes in Mono County, is now open following a snowy winter…
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26 April
Most of Yosemite National Park to Close in Anticipation of Flooding
Flooding took over the Yosemite Valley in April of 2018 Yosemite National Park is set to close a large portion…
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22 April
It’s Officially ‘Moonbow’ Season in Yosemite. Here’s How to See the Coveted Natural Phenomenon.
Yosemite National Park, with its mesmerizing waterfalls, presents a unique natural phenomenon during the high country snowmelt season – the…
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20 April
This Mammoth Backcountry Cornice is the Things Nightmares Are Made Of
When snow falls on the mountains of Northern California, skiers and snowboarders delight in the backcountry adventures offered to them.…
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19 April
How the Historic Sierra Snowpack will Impact Yosemite National Park this Summer
Photo by Mick Haupt The immense snowpack in the Sierra Nevada this year has dramatically altered Yosemite National Park, and the…
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Mar- 2023 -29 March
It’s Official: Mammoth Mountain Surpasses its All-Time Snowfall Record
Photo: Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain has officially experienced a winter for the record books, surpassing their all-time snowfall record this…
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23 March
This California Campground is Nearly Impossible to Get a Reservation
With a plethora of national and state parks, California is home to numerous coveted camping spots. However, one campground in…
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22 March
Mammoth Mountain Surpasses 800 Inches of Snowfall at its Summit
Photo via Peter Morning/Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain has experienced a remarkable amount of snowfall in recent weeks, which packed on…
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22 March
This Historic Ghost Town in the Sierra is Completely Buried by Snow
Bodie, a ghost town founded in 1876 and located at an elevation of 8,375 feet south of Bridgeport, California, is…
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21 March
‘Space Junk’ May Have Crashed in Yosemite After Streaking Across California’s Night Sky
Photo by Kevin Chen Streaks of bright lights spotted across the sky in California on St. Patrick’s Day left many people…
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21 March
Yosemite Reopens After 15 Feet of Snowfall Buried the Park for Nearly a Month
Yosemite National Park has partially reopened after being forced to shut down due to heavy snowfall. The park restored “minimal…
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21 March
Massive 30-Foot Crater Discovered on Road in the Sierra National Forest
Winter driving in California’s mountainous regions has always been risky. However, the recent snowfall and rains have exacerbated the situation,…
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