The Latest Breaking News from Yosemite

Himalayan Blackberry Herbicide Treatment: Yosemite cuts dense thickets by 96%; monitoring still needed

Yosemite National Park faces an ongoing battle against invasive Himalayan blackberries that jeopardize local plant life. A decisive step taken in 2009 saw a herbicide application diminish the blackberry coverage from 8.65 acres to a mere 0.34 acres. Prior attempts using manual labor and machinery yielded disappointing results. Persistent monitoring…

The Times of India · Oct 23

Dad Gets Child Protective Services Called On Him After Climbing Yosemite’s El Capitan With His 7-Year-Old Son

The kid appeared cheerful after reaching the summit and said sharing the achievement with his dad made it even more special.

Bored Panda · Oct 9

Lawyer Trades Career For Yosemite: ex-attorney takes $16.14 ranger job; system leaves seasonal staff insecure

A lawyer from Philadelphia made a brave leap from legal practice to become a seasonal ranger at Yosemite National Park. He willingly accepted minimal pay and simple living conditions to chase his passion. His responsibilities included overseeing visitor interactions and park resources during busy times. While seasonal staff members are…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over nearly 600ft waterfall

Josue Baires Alfaro, 22, identified as victim in Nevada Fall incident that nearly claimed life of woman who tried to help

The Guardian - US · Jun 24

Judge tosses lawsuit from Yosemite ranger fired over trans flag display

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The Independent UK · Jun 15

Judge dismisses suit by fired Yosemite ranger who hung trans pride flag in park

Federal judge says ex-ranger, who sued US government over free speech, must follow process in Civil Service Reform Act

The Guardian - US · Jun 14

Yosemite trans flag dispute takes another turn in court

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a former Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired after flying a giant transgender pride flag in the park

The Independent UK · Jun 14

Chaos as crowds pack Yosemite over weekend after reservation system ended

In March, Yosemite National Park received nearly 100,000 more visitors than it did at the same time the previous year

The Independent UK · May 26

TikToker starts drinking pond water in Yosemite every day, his followers are spiraling after he goes silent six days in

Natural selection is livestreaming now.

We Got This Covered · Apr 7

Yosemite firefall marvels visitors despite heavy snow

Sunset phenomenon at national park’s Horsetail waterfall still drew large crowds even with freezing temperatures

The Guardian - US · Feb 24