Yosemite-Mammoth
All of the stories from the Mammoth and Yosemite National Park areas
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Jul- 2021 -21 July
Champion Ultramarathon Runner Found Dead in Yosemite National Park
The search for a lost ultramarathon runner in Yosemite National Park ended tragically on Tuesday, when search and rescue officials…
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19 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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19 July
The Tragic Story of a Bear Cub Hit by a Car in Yosemite
There are speed limits in National Parks and they aren’t just so you won’t miss those stunning views. Bears are…
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12 July
Fast-Moving River Fire Grows Dangerously Close to Yosemite National Park
Photo by Amy Purcell A fast-moving wildfire broke out on Sunday afternoon and following a night of wind-fueled growth, the…
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11 July
How’d That Get There?! Dead Coyote Found Dangling from Tree in Mammoth
There are a lot of things in nature that can be very hard to explain. Finding a a dead coyote…
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8 July
Video Shows Boulders Laying Across Highway 395 Following Sierra Earthquake
A 5.9 earthquake slammed the Sierra Nevada on Thursday afternoon, with many Northern California communities feeling the shaking from Tahoe…
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Jun- 2021 -24 June
Tourism Officials Offer Advice for Snagging Yosemite National Park Reservations
California’s tourism sector is roaring back to life, and although the state is easing restrictions, Yosemite National Park has not announced changes…
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17 June
Longest Slackline in California’s History Gloriously Photobombs Yosemite Wedding
Photo by Erica Houk A historic moment was caught on camera in Yosemite National Park recently, and luckily for us…
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16 June
Drunk Driver Gets Car Stuck at the Bottom of Crowley Lake
Photo: California Highway Patrol A driver at Crowley Lake was cited with a DUI and plenty of upholstery damage after…
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1 June
‘How Does Anyone Expect These Fish to Survive?’ Viral Video Shows Terrible Fish Stocking at Twin Lakes
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife spends millions of dollars every year on raising juvenile fish and stocking local…
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1 June
Hot Creek Fish Hatchery Halts Planting Following Disease Outbreak
IG/disnerd_runner The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has suspended all fish planting from the Hot Creek Trout Hatchery…
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May- 2021 -16 May
Yosemite Prepares to Install Half Dome Cables to Reopen Summit Hike
Photo by Frank Kehren Yosemite National Park has announced they plan to install the cables on Half Dome to allow…
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5 May
Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove Reopens Following Nearly 5-Month Closure Due to Storm Damage
Photo by KC Welch One of the premiere destinations to see the majestic trees of California has reopened to the public…
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Apr- 2021 -29 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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25 April
Yosemite Officials Searching for Lost Hiker Who Could Be Suicidal
Hiker Ralph Elliott went missing in Yosemite on April 22 The search is on for a hiker who went missing…
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16 April
Mammoth Mountain’s Mascot is Insanely Good at Skiing
The spring season has arrived in the Eastern Sierra, with skiers flocking from all over the west coast to enjoy…
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14 April
Yosemite National Park to Begin Late-Summer Campground Reservations This Week
Yosemite National Park will be allowing reservations for campgrounds from August 15 to September 15 on their website beginning this…
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Mar- 2021 -23 March
Gray Wolf Continues Historic Trek Further South into California
The wolf that made the astounding trek from Oregon to the Eastern Sierra has continued to travel south. The GPS-collared…
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5 March
Yosemite National Park Ends Temporary Reservation System
Photo: Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau Vehicle reservations will no longer be required to enter Yosemite as of Monday, March 1st. The…
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3 March
Yosemite’s 2021 Firefall was ‘One of the Best Ever Seen.’ Here Are the Best Photos From the Natural Phenomenon.
The annual Firefall natural phenomenon peaked in late-February in Yosemite National Park, giving photographers and onlookers a show unlike any…
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1 March
Skiers Complete Death-Defying Descent of Yosemite’s Half Dome
Zach Milligan skiing down Half Dome. Photo by Jason Torlano. Two brave skiers recently completed an extraordinarily dangerous feat –…
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1 March
Gray Wolf Travels from Oregon to Eastern Sierra – The Furthest South Ever Tracked in California
A gray wolf is making major headlines after it made the long trek across the Oregon border and all the…
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Feb- 2021 -17 February
Expectations vs Reality: Yosemite’s Firefall Packed with Crowds of Visitors
Photo by Katie Rodriguez The world-famous Firefall natural phenomenon at Yosemite National Park has become a popular event. Due to stunning…
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10 February
The Firefall Natural Phenomenon Arrives Early in Yosemite National Park
Photo by Katie Rodriguez When February arrives in Yosemite National Park, photographers flock to Horsetail Falls to see the natural phenomenon…
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8 February
This Mammoth Mountain Rocky Ski Run is One of the Most Unique You’ll Ever Seen
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Benchetler (@chrisbenchetler) With new snow falling on the Northern California…
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8 February
Yosemite Announces Brand-New Reservation System Ahead of Annual ‘Firefall’
Photo by Katie Rodriguez Yosemite National Park is world-renown for its stunning waterfalls, including the tallest in North America – Yosemite…
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1 February
Skier Injured in Large Eastern Sierra Avalanche
Aftermath of the avalanche in the Eastern Sierra. Photo: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center The massive snowfall that hit the Mammoth…
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Jan- 2021 -29 January
Storm Totals: Mammoth Reaches 10 Feet of New Snow
Photo by Visit Mammoth During the first 3 weeks of January, Mammoth received 3 inches of snow. Over the past…
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28 January
Avalanche Damages Chairlift at Mammoth Mountain
Photo: Mammoth Mountains Mammoth Mountain is currently buried in 7 feet of brand new snow. The massive snowfall has closed…
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28 January
Snowfall Pummels Yosemite National Park, Further Extending its Closure
People hoping to see the gorgeous winter views of Yosemite National Park are going to have to wait longer than…
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28 January
Will the Yosemite Firefall Happen in 2021?
Photo by Steve Corey During a two-week span in February, photographers and nature lovers alike flock to Yosemite’s Horsetail Falls…
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28 January
Mammoth is BURIED with 7 Feet of New Snow and It’s Impossible to Get There
A stranded big rig buried in snow along Highway 395. Photo taken Wednesday morning by CalTrans/Andy Richard The Eastern Sierra…
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26 January
National Weather Service Upgrades Forecast with Rare Blizzard Warning for Sierra
The historic Tahoe storm of February 2019. Photo by Granlibakken As Snowmageddon 2021 descends on Northern California, the forecasts continue…
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25 January
Yosemite Extends Closure Until January 30 Due to Wind Damage, Incoming Storm
An incense-cedar fell through a house in Wawona during the Mono wind event on January 19, 2021. Following a disastrous…
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24 January
Missing Hiker Found Dead Near Upper Yosemite Falls
Photo by Jeremy Lwanga On January 16th, Yosemite National Park officials released a statement asking for the public’s help in finding…
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23 January
Yosemite to Stay Closed Until Tuesday with Widespread Wind Damage
A boardwalk in the Mariposa Grove was damaged by a fallen ponderosa pine during the Mono wind event on January…
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19 January
Destructive Wind Event Brings Heavy Damage to Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Hospitality pickup truck bed crushed by tree during Mono winds on January 19, 2021. Photo by Lindsay Stevenson. After…
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19 January
Yosemite National Park Closes Due to Wind Danger
Photo by Sebastien Gabriel With high winds prevalent throughout Northern California on Monday night and Tuesday morning, Yosemite National Park has…
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17 January
Yosemite Officials Asking For Help to Find Lost Hiker
Yosemite National Park is looking for a lost hiker and is asking the public for help in finding her. “Alice”…
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7 January
First Man to Climb Yosemite’s El Capitan Dies of Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed yet another life, this time a legendary climber in the Sierra Nevada. George Whitmore was…
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Dec- 2020 -31 December
WATCH: Alex Honnold’s Bizarre Interview About Climbing El Capitan with a Baby
It’s probably safe to say that becoming the world’s greatest rock climber takes a rare mind. Alex Honnold has proven…
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Nov- 2020 -26 November
Photographers Capture Spectacular ‘Snowliage’ in Yosemite National Park
The seasons are changing in Northern California, with autumn colors seeing snowfall in the most beautiful way imagninable. The best…
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24 November
WATCH: Adorable Bear Cubs Play on Busy Yosemite Road
It’s never rare for visitors to Yosemite National Park to see bears. In fact, there have been 36 reported bear…
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18 November
86-MPH Winds Fuel Deadly and Devastating Wildfire in the Eastern Sierra
Photo: Mono County Sheriff The Mountain View Fire began on Tuesday afternoon and quickly spread through the small mountain communities…
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17 November
Here Are All the Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in Northern California
Winter has officially arrived in the mountains of Northern California, and ski resorts are prepping by hiring lift attendants, cleaning…
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9 November
NorCal Rock Climber Becomes the First Woman to Free Climb El Capitan’s Golden Gate Route
Photo by Jesse Gardner It was November 2019 when rock climber Emily Harrington had a terrifying fall on Yosemite’s El Capitan.…
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5 November
Yosemite Ends Day-Use Permit Requirement, Setting Up Influx of Visitors
Yosemite National Park is known to be one of the most visited parks in the United States, with averages hovering…
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Oct- 2020 -29 October
Nature Notes: A Fascinating Look at the Snow Plant of Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is full of nature’s marvels. From world-famous rock formations to scary wildlife standoffs, the park is one…
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29 October
Hiker Goes NUTS Watching Bear Cross Treacherous River in Yosemite National Park
When we visit the wilderness, we’re visiting the home of the vast wildlife that lives there. From birds to deer…
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27 October
NPS Announces New Superintendent for Yosemite National Park
Cicely Muldoon, Yosemite National Park’s new superintendent. NPS Photo/Michael Woolsey The National Park Service has selected Cicely Muldoon, a 35-year…
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22 October
Caught-on-Camera: Bear Sings in a Tree in Yosemite National Park
View this post on Instagram Sound on! 🔊 Check out this video of an adult male black bear vocalizing in…
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21 October
Yosemite Conservancy Provides $14 Million to Yosemite National Park in 2020
Photo by James Donovan Yosemite Conservancy is providing $14 million to Yosemite National Park in 2020 for restoration, research, preservation and…
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21 October
Slackliners Seen Performing Heart-Pounding Stunts at Yosemite’s Taft Point
Yosemite National Park is known to be a place that attracts outdoor thrill seekers. From rock climbers to base jumpers,…
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Sep- 2020 -25 September
Man Wins GoPro’s Million Dollar Challenge with Insane Yosemite Rock Swing Stunt
View this post on Instagram Overwhelmed by all the positive messages I’ve gotten in the last couple days since finding…
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23 September
Yosemite Announces Reopening Following Weeklong Closure Due to Wildfire Smoke
With hazardous air due to wildfire smoke, Yosemite National Park was forced to close on September 17. Today, the park…
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18 September
Yosemite National Park Closes Amid Suffocating Wildfire Smoke
Yosemite’s Cook’s Meadow was barely visible this week Yosemite National Park has seen plenty of closures in 2020 due to…
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8 September
Helicopters Rescue 81 Campers Trapped by the Creek Fire in the Sierra National Forest
Helicopter crews from the National Guard and Navy were able to complete multiple daring rescue operations on Tuesday, airlifting 81…
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8 September
Dozens of Campers Remain Trapped by Creek Fire in the Sierra National Forest, Rescue Efforts Underway
As the Creek Fire exploded to over 130,000 acres over Labor Day weekend in the Sierra National Forest, hundreds of…
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6 September
224 Campers Evacuated by Helicopter from Mammoth Pools to Escape ‘Hellish’ Creek Fire
Photo: Cal OES/Mark Ghilarducci It was a hellish night in the Sierra National Forest over Labor Day Weekend as the…
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Aug- 2020 -4 August
Viral Moment: President Trump Has Difficulty Pronouncing ‘Yosemite’
It was a fantastic day for the United States as President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act.…
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3 August
Four Bears Were Hit by Speeding Cars in Yosemite National Park in July
Photo: National Park Service The bear activity in Yosemite National Park has surged since the park has enacted limited visitation…
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Jul- 2020 -17 July
Yosemite Officials Confirm the Presence of Covid-19 in the Park with Sewage Testing
Photo by John Gibbons Yosemite National Park has provided visitors refuge from the daily tribulations and stress of the Coronavirus pandemic.…
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8 July
VIDEO: Brash Bear Attempts to Climb Through House Window in Eastern Sierra
View this post on Instagram We got a visit from one of our neighbors, apparently he is not fond of…
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Jun- 2020 -24 June
VIDEO: Yosemite Concessions Boss Out After Hitting Golf Ball into Protected Meadow
The boss of concessions at Yosemite National Park is now out of a job after video of him driving a…
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18 June
Visiting a Nearly-Empty Yosemite on the First Day it Reopened After Covid Quarantine
Yosemite National Park reopened to the public last week following more than two months closed due to the Covid-19 quarantine.…
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11 June
Record 19-Pound Brown Trout Caught on Silver Lake
Fisherman Blaine Wilson grabbed the catch of a lifetime this week as he landed a 19-pound, 3-ounce brown trout on…
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10 June
Outdoor Enthusiasts Flock to Online Lottery System as Yosemite Announces More Reopenings
Photo by Pablo Fierro Outdoor enthusiasts hoping to spend some summer days in Yosemite became the guinea pigs for the…
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5 June
Yosemite National Park Reopens to Limited Visitors
It’s been over two months since Yosemite National Park closed its gates to the public due to concerns over the…
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2 June
Yosemite National Park Announces Plan to Reopen this Week
Photo by Ron Atory It’s been over two months since Yosemite National Park closed its gates to the public due to…
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May- 2020 -24 May
Yosemite’s Reopening Plan Includes an Online Lottery System
Photo by Trent Erwin Yosemite National Park has outlined its plan to reopen following 2-months closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.…
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13 May
Caught on Camera: Hiker Rescued by Off-Duty Officer in Strong Whirlpool Near Yosemite
While Angel Falls may be a little south of Northern California (see our definition of “NorCal”), this video of a…
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11 May
Watch a Mountain Lion in a Standoff with Coyotes in Yosemite
The above video is old, but boy does it show the chaotic wildlife of Yosemite National Park in action. The…
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7 May
See Blooming Flowers and Chirping Birds in the Still-Empty Yosemite
It’s springtime in Northern California, with sunny weather bringing out the beautiful wildflower blooms and chirping birds that we know…
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Apr- 2020 -16 April
Yosemite Bear Sightings Have Quadrupled Since Coronavirus Closure
Photo: Josh Carter The general human public still isn’t allowed in Yosemite National Park and it seems like the animals are…
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13 April
One of North America’s Rarest Mammals Spotted in Yosemite
The Sierra Nevada red fox is one of the most elusive mammals on the planet, living in solitary and only…
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5 April
VIDEO: Wildlife Comes Out to Play in an Empty Yosemite National Park
Photo by Rakshith Hatwar Yosemite National Park has been closed to the human public for over two weeks now, and it…
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Mar- 2020 -30 March
An Empty Yosemite Looks Like a Winter Wonderland with a Fresh Coat of Snow
The Coronavirus outbreak has closed the gates of Yosemite National Park for the foreseeable future. It’s a sobering outlook for…
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23 March
Yosemite National Park is Eerily Empty as Coronavirus Closure Continues
Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park The Coronavirus outbreak in Northern California has created eery situations throughout the area. The…
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20 March
Yosemite National Park Closes All Access Due to Coronavirus
With little activities left for anyone looking to responsibly practice social distancing outdoors, Yosemite National Park has shut down as…
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Feb- 2020 -24 February
#ThankYouDave – Mammoth Mountain Says Goodbye to its Beloved Founder
“Behind every mountain is a story, and behind every story is a legend. And one such legend was Dave McCoy.”…
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24 February
Photographers Flock to Yosemite to Find an Underwhelming ‘Firefall’
Flickr/Wayne Hsieh Some people have been waiting a year to travel to Yosemite National Park to photograph the famed “Firefall”…
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12 February
Yosemite’s Much Anticipated ‘Firefall’ May Not Occur This Year, According to Park Officials
Photo by Katie Rodriguez Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts around the world wait for an entire year each year to flock to…
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10 February
Yosemite’s 2019 Visitor Statistics Show the Best Ways to Avoid the Crowds
Flickr/Taylor Davis Yosemite National Park released its 2019 attendance statistics and it shows another year of massive crowds. The National…
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7 February
A Photographer Captured a Beautiful Yosemite Proposal in 2009. Now She’s Looking for the Couple.
Melanie Jackson Stinson was performing some photography in Yosemite National Park in 2009 when she came across a beautiful marriage…
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3 February
Yosemite Park Officials Just Made it More Difficult to See the Horsetail Falls ‘Firefall’
Yosemite National Park officials have been inundated with crowds during the past few February’s due to the growing popularity of…
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Jan- 2020 -20 January
Yosemite’s Popular ‘Firefall’ Natural Phenomenon is Returning in February
Flickr/Wayne Hsieh Adventure seekers and photographers are preparing to flock to Yosemite National Park, trekking through the mounds of snow…
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14 January
3 Northern California Peaks Record 100+ MPH Winds Over the Past 24 Hours
Alpine Meadows Summit. Photo: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows As a few big winter storms begin to descend onto Northern California,…
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6 January
Crazy Video Shows ‘Selfie King’ Jumping Off Yosemite’s Half Dome, Pretending to Fall
*Note: Base jumping in Yosemite National Park is illegal. Please do not attempt. This might be the bravest piece of…
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Dec- 2019 -17 December
Why Does Mammoth Get So Much Snow? Here’s the Science Behind It.
Mammoth Mountain made headlines in recent winters for producing some epic snowfall. In February, 2019 they broke a 30-year-old snowfall record and…
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3 December
Remembering the Time it Rained 6,000 Pounds of Marijuana on Yosemite
Photo: Rick Schloss In 1977, Yosemite National Park was a much different place. Rock climbers traveled the world over to…
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Nov- 2019 -26 November
Howling Winds Reach 101 MPH in Sierra Ahead of Big Winter Storm
View of Sierra Nevada from Mammoth Airport. Flickr/Jeff Sullivan The first big winter storm is descending into Northern California this…
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11 November
Mammoth Mountain Opens for the Winter Season
Following just a 103-day closure for the summer, Mammoth Mountain has reopened for the winter season and hopes to see…
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Oct- 2019 -31 October
Shocking Video Shows Bear Devouring Live Deer in Yosemite
A video was shared to social media showing some of the most shocking wildlife footage in Northern California that we’ve…
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11 October
Yosemite National Park Remains Open Despite Nearby Briceburg Fire
The Briceburg Fire, which has reached 4,905 acres and is currently at 30 percent containment, has not closed down nearby…
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8 October
Evacuations Ordered as Briceburg Fire Grows Near Yosemite National Park
Photo of the Briceburg Fire from the Mt. Buillon firecam Around 2:30 pm on Sunday, the Briceburg Fire began in…
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Sep- 2019 -27 September
What Month is It?! Snow Forecast for Northern California Mountains this Weekend
Although summer just officially ended on September 23rd, it’s beginning to feel like winter in Northern California. We’ve already seen…
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19 September
Outside Magazine Lists the Best Hikes in Northern California National Parks
A list of the best hikes in every National Park in America was recently compiled by Outside Magazine, including the…
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15 September
Base Jumper Seen Making Illegal 3,000 Foot Leap Off Yosemite’s Glacier Point
A daredevil donning a wingsuit was caught on camera leaping off a 3,000-foot-tall ledge at Glacier Point in Yosemite National…
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9 September
Terrifying Details Emerge From Hikers Tragic Death on Half Dome
The tragic death of 29-year-old hiker Danielle Burnett sent shockwaves through Yosemite National Park, as the famed hike to the…
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Aug- 2019 -21 August
Nostalgic Northern California National Park Posters to Hang in your Home
Rob Decker grew up in the Bay Area and found a love for National Parks at a young age. He…
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