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As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite

As Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year, a group of Ukrainian amateur climbers is trying to build something new: a climbing culture inspired by the sense of community surrounding California’s Yosemite National Park

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Overcrowded and underfunded: Trump’s cuts to national parks threaten the US’s ‘best idea’

This summer, Yosemite national park has been rife with traffic jams and throngs of visitors. Can these popular national treasures withstand a future of strained resources?

The Guardian - US

Man dies after plunging nearly 600ft from Yosemite waterfall

Another visitor died at Nevada Fall in 2018 when they slipped and fell while trying to take a selfie

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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

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Judge tosses lawsuit from Yosemite ranger fired over trans flag display

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

A surge of visitors to Yosemite overwhelms a skeleton crew: ‘This is exactly what we warned about’

As the US government shutdown enters its third week, concerns mount over how the nation’s public lands will fare

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Hooray for Hollywood? Why tourists are giving the US a miss

Visit California predicts 170,000 fewer visitors to the state this year – with Los Angeles and Yosemite national park hit hard. Will the Trump slump continue to deepen?

The Guardian - UK

Yosemite rescues rise by 40% amid a busy season that saw almost 3 million visitors and mass spending cuts

With fewer workers to help out and budgets stretched, Yosemite National Park has endured a tough summer

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Hundreds of staff at California national parks to unionize amid Trump turmoil

More than 97% at Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon parks voted to unionize as president enacts major cuts

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Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag from iconic National Park spot

A group of seven climbers including two other park rangers hung the flag

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Google software engineer, 29, killed during a hike in Yosemite by falling sequoia branch

Angela Lin, 29, was killed by a falling tree branch while hiking in Yosemite earlier this month.

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Who is Lynn Hill? A look at the American rock climbing legend

Simply one of the most influential climbers of all time, we delve into the life and achievements of the great Lynn Hill

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Netflix and thrill: Watch the new trailer for Untamed, the murder-mystery series set in the vast wilds of Yosemite

The thriller series stars Eric Bana as a special agent for the National Parks Service, and Sam Neill as his boss

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Yosemite to open every campground for first time since 2019, following months of crippling staff shortages and budget cuts

The move adds approximately 500 campsites available to the public at the California park

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One for the rock climbing history books – female climbers Kelleghan and Pineau become first women to climb Yosemite Triple Crown

It's been 24 years since Dean Potter and Timmy O’Neil completed the first ascent of the Yosemite Triple Crown in a single day

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“Swimming here is like swimming in an ice bath,” Yosemite National Park issues water-safety advice before peak summer season

Watch Yosemite search and rescue workers demonstrate a life-saving water recovery mission from fast and freezing conditions

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Yosemite scientists forced to clean restrooms as Trump administration cuts take their toll

Biologists, hydrologists, and archaeologists are among the many staff reportedly ordered to help out with extra duties

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Campers heading to Yosemite can plan ahead again after reservations reopen

The campsite bookings system was paused more than a month ago, after reports it hadn't been approved by the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Group claims responsibility for hanging upside-down Stars and Stripes off of El Capitan in Yosemite

Demonstrators unfurled a giant ‘Distress flag’ after 11 full-time Yosemite staff members were laid off amid the Trump administration’s federal employee purge

International Business Times UK

Why Was an Upside-Down American Flag Spotted at Yosemite? Desperate Plea Amid Hiring Freeze

Yosemite National Park faces chaos after an upside-down American flag was displayed at El Capitan, highlighting a staffing crisis and growing concerns over a federal hiring freeze.

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