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In 1898, American bullfrogs were imported to California for frog legs; the predators later spread across the West, eating native frogs, fish, snakes, birds and small mammals

American bullfrogs were introduced to California for food markets in the late 19th century. These frogs became invasive predators in new ecosystems lacking natural controls. Yosemite National Park conservationists worked for years to remove bullfrogs from the valley. This extensive effort finally achieved eradication from Yosemite Valley in 2019. The…

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A former The North Face founder's historic land donation turned Patagonia's wilderness into one of the world's largest national parks

In 1991, American businessman Douglas Tompkins, who had co-founded the outdoor clothing companies The North Face and Esprit, bought a semi-abandoned plot of land in the Renihue River Valley in southern Chile, drawn by the region's ancient, untouched temperate rainforest. What began as a personal effort to protect one threatened…

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22yo Yosemite National Park visitor dies after being swept over 600ft waterfall, ‘I could have saved him…’

"It felt like he had been almost a hand away."

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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

The Independent UK

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

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

Meet Joey Danger: 7-year-old makes world record after climbing 7,500-foot rock wall El Capitan in five days

Most seven-year-olds celebrate birthdays with balloons, cake and presents. Joey Danger Evermore spent his birthday climbing one of the world’s most iconic granite walls. Suspended thousands of feet above the ground inside Yosemite National Park, Joey climbed El Capitan alongside his family, becoming the youngest known person to complete the…

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Yosemite’s ‘firefall’: This California waterfall turns into molten lava for a few minutes in February

Every February, something magical happens deep in Yosemite National Park. A waterfall called Horsetail Fall starts to glow, looking like fire or molten lava falling down a cliff. The phenomenon, known as the firefall, lasts only a few minutes. Each year in mid- to late February, if conditions line up…

The Times of India

TikTok climbing star dies after falling from Yosemite’s famed El Capitan while livestreaming

Balin Miller was just 23 when he died in a climbing accident Wednesday - his mom has paid tribute

The Independent UK

Yosemite's glaciers have survived 20,000 years — but we could be the first people to see Sierra Nevada ice-free

New research finds the disappearance of glaciers in the Sierra Nevada will be unprecedented in the human history of North America.

LiveScience

Robert Redford said he worked at Yosemite National Park before making it in Hollywood, inspired by his first visit when he had 'a mild case of polio'

Redford grew up to be a Hollywood icon, but his love of nature proved to play a big role in his career and legacy.

Fortune

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

Advnture

Untamed season 2: everything we know so far about the popular Netflix show's return

Untamed season 2 is officially happening. Here's everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show's return.

TechRadar

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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Yosemite National Park fires ranger who helped hang a trans pride flag on El Capitan

Shannon Joslin had worked as a scientist and ranger for four years before they were terminated for their role in the display

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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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Gigantic rockslide closes major highway into Yosemite – see photos of the mammoth debris pile

The clear-up operation is so gargantuan that highway officials won't predict road reopening time

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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

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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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Yosemite National Park Employees Fear Impact Of Job Cuts

Yosemite National Park faces challenges post-firing of 1,000 employees, impacting operations and wildlife conservation.

The Independent UK

Fired employees fear beloved Yosemite National Park will lose its luster

Yosemite National Park employees who recently were fired by the U.S. government worry cuts will affect the experience of visitors and the welfare of wildlife that thrive in the popular vacation destination located in California’s Sierra Nevada

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Not enough snow! No, you can't ski in Yosemite this season, but here's what you can get up to instead

The Badger Pass Ski area won't be opening its doors, but there are still plenty of winter activities to enjoy at Yosemite National Park

The Independent UK

Yosemite National Park is on the verge of a ‘catastrophic’ staffing shortage thanks to Trump’s hiring freeze

‘Those of us left are being told to be prepared for chaos and having to cover,’ anonymous park staffer says

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Yosemite National Park plagued by reservation uncertainty - here's where you can go instead

From Sequoia to Kings Canyon, California is home to several stunning national parks that aren't bogged down by booking problems

Fortune

AI boom propels stock of Wild-West-era landowner up 200%

Texas Pacific Land Corp. owns nearly 900,000 acres in energy-rich West Texas, an area greater in size than Yosemite National Park.

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