Capturing Yosemite's gorgeous — and elusive — natural 'firefall'
Photographer Evan Russel and fine artist James McGrew set out to capture an elusive natural phenomenon. But as they discovered, nature can be fickle.
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Yosemite National Park will be closed for days due to flooding from melting snow
The Sierra Nevada region where the park is located experienced snowfall at over 300% than usual this past winter. Flooding may happen into May and June, the park said.
Wildfire near Yosemite National Park threatens its largest grove of sequoia trees
Firefighters are proactively working to protect the giant trees by deploying a ground sprinkler system and clearing any materials that could fuel the fire.
Yosemite wildfire threatens grove of iconic sequoia trees
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park remained closed Saturday as firefighters battled a blaze that threatened the gathering of the iconic trees and forced campers to evacuate.
Yosemite Welcomes Back Visitors After Coronavirus Closure
Yosemite National Park reopens Thursday after nearly three months of closure because of the pandemic. Local businesses are beginning to reopen as well, and many visitors are eager to return.
National Park Service Plans To Expand Operations Amid Government Shutdown Degradation
Volunteers and a skeletal staff have maintained sites in some parks. In others, the amount of damage and trash triggered an unprecedented move from the National Park Service to return more workers.
New Rockfall, Injury At El Capitan
Another, larger chunk has fallen off the monolith rising over Yosemite Valley in California. One injury is reported. In yesterday's fall at the same place, one climber was killed and one injured.
Rockfall Kills One Person At Yosemite National Park
A statement from the California park says a rockfall of undetermined size fell from El Capitan, apparently from the Waterfall Route, popular with climbers.