Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announces that Yosemite National Park is preparing an environmental assessment to plan for the long-term stewardship of the Half Dome Trail. The purpose of this plan is to provide stewardship of wilderness character and also improve visitor safety. Your experience, knowledge, and diverse perspectives …
Read More »Lightning Fire in Yosemite Causes Closure of the Tiltill Valley Trail to Lake Vernon
A lightning caused fire in Yosemite National Park continues to burn in the area of Lake Vernon, located approximately three miles north of the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. The fire, known as the Vernon Fire, was spotted on August 9th. Total acreage of the Vernon Fire is 160 acres, with 75% …
Read More »Lightning Caused Fires in Yosemite National Park Prompt Trail Closures
Two lightning caused fires in the northern portion of Yosemite National Park continue to burn in the areas of Lake Vernon and Harden Lake. The fire in the Lake Vernon area, known as the Vernon Fire, has grown from 160 acres to 230 acres in the past two days. The …
Read More »Mist Trail Temporarily Closed in Yosemite National Park
The Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park has been temporarily closed until at least noon tomorrow, Wednesday, July 20, 2011, or longer. Visitors wishing to hike from Happy Isles will need to ascend the John Muir Trail, bypassing the Mist Trail, which leads to Vernal Fall. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vfallsar11a.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Reopen Mirror Lake Loop Hiking Trail on October 18
Yosemite National Park will reopen the Mirror Lake Loop hiking trail tomorrow, Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. The five mile loop that follows Tenaya Creek around Mirror Lake in Yosemite Valley has been closed since March 28, 2009 due to a large rockfall from Ahwiyah Point near Half …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces the New Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan
Yosemite National Park announces the signing of the Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). This document records the decision of Yosemite National Park to adopt a new day-use permit program for the Half Dome Trail which includes continued use of the Half Dome cables. Hiking …
Read More »Rockfall Closes Trail to Rancheria Falls in Yosemite National Park
A rockfall in the Hetch Hetchy area of Yosemite National Park closes trail east of Wapama Falls. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 31, a large rockfall occurred from the cliff just east of Wapama Falls above the Hetch Hetchy reservoir. No visitors were injured. However, the trail was closed …
Read More »In A Woodlake Garden, A Trail Of Lights Honors The Victims Of COVID-19
Last November, we brought you the story of Manuel and Olga Jimenez . They’re a Woodlake couple who created a mile-long community botanical garden in their town to inspire and teach kids. Hundreds of young people have volunteered at the Bravo Lake Botanical Garden since it was started 17 years …
Read More »Could there be a wolf pack in Illinois? Man’s trail camera footage prompts experts to conduct testing
After snacking on fried pretzels at the Lunch Box Cafe earlier this month, Jay Smith sat in the narrow shade of his patio and started scanning video footage on a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Watch Yosemite crew cut, clear big tree blocking trail in timelapse video
Ever walk through a gap in a huge tree that has fallen across a path? In a big snow year like this one, many trees have fallen on trails in Yosemite National Park. What happens next? Crews bring out the crosscut saws, because chainsaws are prohibited in d … Click …
Read More »Los Banos refuge opens new bird-watching trail
The wildlife area is home to more than 200 species of birds The trail is open through mid-June, and will open annually … Click to Continue »
Read More »Lightning Strikes Trees, Grass, Power Poles, and Houses; Leaving a Trail of Small Fires Along the Way
Lightning lit up the skies in the Central Valley on Wednesday night, in turn, leaving many people associated with weather and fire very busy. National Weather Service meteorologist David Spector, who works out of Hanford, said, "[There were] a lot of lightning, several hundred strikes were reported in the central and …
Read More »Fresno County Fruit Trail kicks off for 15th year
The 12th annual Fresno county Fruit Trail kicked off with a press conference Monday morning at the historic Simonian Farms. Picking season started early this year, but farmers are eager to educate the public on how the drought is impacting their yield. Fifth generation farmer and co-owner of Simonian Farms …
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