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History
Historic California Ghost Town Transforms into a Winter Wonderland
The popular Bodie State Historic Park is a fun destination in the Eastern Sierra to learn about the history of…
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Wildlife
Another Bacterial Outbreak Wreaks Havoc at the Hot Creek Trout Hatchery
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has detected a bacterial outbreak at its Hot Creek Trout Hatchery in…
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No Reservations: Yosemite to End Pass Requirements Ahead of Fall Season
Yosemite National Park is known to be one of the most visited parks in the United States, with averages hovering…
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Destinations
What’s Open for Labor Day Weekend in Northern California?
Harbors on Shasta Lake will remain open, with shoreline access prohibited When the National Forest Service announced the closure of…
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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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News
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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History
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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Wildlife
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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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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Wildlife
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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News
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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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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Photography
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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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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Wildlife
‘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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Wildlife
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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Hikes
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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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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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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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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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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News
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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Wildlife
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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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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