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An outbreak of human plague has closed several campgrounds at Yosemite National Park and infected one Los Angeles child. Source: roflzoo.com

Yosemite Squirrels Have Human Plague

Yes, it is 2015 and we are talking about a human plague outbreak at Yosemite. The California Department of Public Health and Yosemite National Park[Read More…]

by — August 18, 2015 — 0 comments — Community
Life on the porta-ledge is cramped, but the view can’t be beat. Climbers Jorgeson (left) and Caldwell rest between pitches. (http://www.epictv.com)

Climbing’s Last Big-Wall Challenge: Free-Climbing El Capitan’s Dawn Wall

On Dec. 27, climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson started free-climbing El Capitan’s “Dawn Wall” in Yosemite Valley. If climbed successfully, it will be the[Read More…]

by — January 9, 2015 — 0 comments — Community
Half Dome

Half Dome

Yosemite is home to some of the best hiking and climbing in the United States. While there are many options, Half Dome stands out as[Read More…]

by — October 7, 2014 — 0 comments — Trails
Vernal Fall, Yosemite National Park

Vernal Fall, Yosemite National Park

Among Yosemite National Park’s iconic sights that can be day hiked to is Vernal Fall. The 2.4-miles round trip Mist Trail leads to the 317-foot Yosemite Valley waterfall.

by — October 8, 2013 — Comments are Disabled — Trail of the Week, Trails