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Yosemite National Park
App Review: Field Guide, Tips For Photographing The American Wilderness
In his first app for the iPad, national parks photographer Ian Shive explores how he captures the best expressions of the American wilderness and leaves you with some helpful tips that can help you hone your photographic skills.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 26th, 2012 6:29pm
How To Bag A Reservation In A National Park Lodge
Although it can be quite difficult to get into a room at Old Faithful Inn, Many Glacier Hotel, Yosemite Lodge, and El Tovar during high season, there are ways to improve your chances of bagging a reservation at a national park lodge.
- By David and Kay Scott - March 25th, 2012 5:52am
Restore Hetch Hetchy Files Papers For Ballot Initiative On Draining Scenic Yosemite Valley
Restore Hetch Hetchy, a group that long has lobbied to see the scenic Hetch Hetchy Valley of Yosemite National Park drained, has launched a bid to ask San Francisco voters if they approve of the proposal.
- By NPT Staff - March 2nd, 2012 3:00am
Latest Study Shows Warming Climate Forcing Alpine Chipmunks To Yosemite National Park's Roof
Not only is a warming world forcing a tiny chipmunk towards the roof of Yosemite National Park, but it appears to be eroding the genetic diversity of the species as well, according to a study by University of California, Berkeley, researchers.
- By NPT Staff - February 22nd, 2012 3:00am
Yosemite National Park Study Points To Safety Concerns At The Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee Hotel, the flagship lodging in Yosemite National Park, has numerous public safety issues revolving around seismic stability and fire protection for guests and employees. While park officials have come up with a plan for renovating the historic structure, they have no timetable or stated funding source for addressing the violations.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 20th, 2012 3:00am
Muir's March For Hetch Hetchy Valley In Yosemite National Park To Offer More Routes This Year
Though summer is months away in the High Sierra, it's not too early to start thinking about joining "Muir's March" in support of draining the Hetch Hetchy Valley of Yosemite National Park.
- By NPT Staff - February 19th, 2012 3:00am
Section of Big Oak Flat Road In Yosemite National Park To Close Until April For Road Repairs
A rockfall that came down on Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park in January did more damage than initially thought, and access into the Yosemite Valley via the road will be impossible for more than a month while crews work round-the-clock to repair it.
- By NPT Staff - February 19th, 2012 3:00am
For Safety's Sake, Yosemite National Park Proposes Decrease In Half Dome Permits
With an eye on improving the safety of hikers heading to the top of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park officials are proposing to reduce the number of daily permits from 400 to 300, according to a proposed management plan.
- By NPT Staff - January 25th, 2012 3:00am
Access to Yosemite National Park Made A Bit Harder By Rockfall Along Big Oak Flat Road
A rockfall in Yosemite National Park, which has been battered by stormy weather in recent days, has closed the Big Oak Flat Road indefinitely, according to park officials.
- By NPT Staff - January 24th, 2012 8:14am
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