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As the Trump administration rushes to eliminate federal jobs, even the national parks — among the country’s most beloved and least politicized institutions — are in the crosshairs.
Lifestyle
Kings Canyon National Park is only a five-hour drive from Los Angeles and boasts a glacier-carved valley, a roaring river, hulking granite mountains, massive ancient trees and countless waterfalls. It’s like Yosemite without the crowds.
Yosemite National Park visitors won’t be required to make reservations when heading to the park, but fees still apply.
San Francisco Zoo officials say they have released a rare toad inside Yosemite National Park, where it had not been seen in 11 years.
Climate & Environment
People with hotel industry ties are among buyers and entities that have snapped up 22 parcels within national park boundaries; plans unclear.
Summer online reservations for Yosemite National Park have been postponed for an indefinite time. No reservations are needed to visit the park on weekdays until the end of March, with the exception of Firefall dates.
Charles Barrett was convicted of repeatedly raping a woman in August 2016 while he worked and lived at the national park.
The High Sierra Camps offer gourmet meals and showers to visitors who want an elevated experience in the wild.
Park officials posted a photo on Instagram on Tuesday of multiple toilet paper rolls abandoned near Rancheria Falls.
Yosemite officials are starting up reservations for February weekends at Horsetail Fall in the hope of curtailing damage to surrounding areas by visitors.