Yosemite National Park will begin conducting fall prescribed fire activities to meet the management goals for wildland urban interface protection and ecosystem restoration. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire1006.htm
Read More »Chinese Rangers Participating in Seven-Week Long Exchange Program in Yosemite National Park
Jiuzhaigo National Park in the western Sichuan Province and Yosemite National Park share ideas and practices about park management https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/chineserangers.htm
Read More »Spring Prescribed Fire Program to Begin in Yosemite National Park
The National Park Service announced plans today to conduct a prescribed fire in the Wawona area of Yosemite National Park. This burn is scheduled to begin April 9, 2008, and to continue for approximately two weeks, weather and air quality conditions permitting. The total area of the burn is about …
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Begin Fall Prescribed Fire Program
The National Park Service is planning to begin fall prescribed fire activities in the Yosemite Valley area. Weather and air quality permitting, YV-15 will begin around September 16 th, while YV-4 is slated for the following week. Each unit will only take a day to complete, once begun. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fallrxfire08.htm
Read More »Yosemite Institute Summer Field Research Program registration opens
Two Week Long Course Offers Teens Personal and Intellectual Challenges https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yifrp09.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Interim Program for Half Dome Day Use Permits to Address Visitor Safety
Hiking to the top of Half Dome is one of the most popular hikes in Yosemite National Park. The iconic granite monolith, at 8,842 feet above sea level, attracts people from all over the world who attempt to climb to the summit. Most visitors ascend Half Dome via the cables, …
Read More »Yosemite Institute Summer Field Research Program Registration Opens (2010)
Yosemite Institute, a campus of NatureBridge announced a unique opportunity today for 15-18 year old students to take part in a 2-week long adventure and learning program in Yosemite National Park. The two-week long inquiry-based Field Research Course lets students earn college credit while learning how to create their own …
Read More »Yosemite Institute Summer Group Program Registration Opens
Yosemite Institute, a campus of NatureBridge, announces a unique opportunity today for groups seeking a summer program that combines academic study with physical challenges, team building activities, and service projects. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yisummer10.htm
Read More »America the Beautiful Quarters Program Features Yosemite National Park on New 2010 Quarter
In a ceremony in Washington, D.C. yesterday, United States Mint Director Ed Moy, Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar, National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, and other officials unveiled the designs for the first five coins in the new America the Beautiful quarter series. The America the Beautiful Quarters Program is …
Read More »Yosemite Institute Announces Final Openings for Summer Group Program
Yosemite Institute, a campus of NatureBridge, announced a rare last minute opening in late August for groups seeking a residential educational experience in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Institute programs combine academic study with physical challenges, team building activities, and service projects. https://www.nps.gov/yose/yitrips10.htm
Read More »Yosemite Institute Winter Group Program openings
Yosemite Institute, a campus of NatureBridge, is announcing a unique opportunity for school groups seeking a winter program that combines academic study with physical challenges, team building, and leadership development in the outdoors. https://www.nps.gov/yose/yiwinter10.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Changes to the Interim Program for Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits
Yosemite National Park announces that Day Use Permits to climb the Half Dome cables will be required seven days per week for the 2011 summer season to increase visitor safety on the cables. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits3.htm
Read More »Summer Backpacking Program for Teens in Yosemite National Park offers Academic Enrichment and Wilderness Adventure
NatureBridge, the largest non-profit education partner of the National Park Service, opened registration today for its Summer Field Research Course for teens at its Yosemite Institute location. The course consists of a two-week backpacking trip on which teenage participants learn about the natural history of the Sierra Nevada and earn …
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