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Yosemite's Half Dome Cables In Place Three Weeks Early

YOSEMITE – The cables to the summit of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park will be in place this Saturday, May 2 and available for hikers. This opening date is three weeks earlier than previously scheduled due to the low snowpack. Day hikers wishing to ascend the cables between May 2 and May 22 must apply for a two-day-in-advance permit ...

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Registration Open For NatureBridge Summer Course

YOSEMITE – NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, has opened registration for the Summer Field Research Course at its Yosemite campus. This two-week immersive backcountry expedition will give participants the opportunity to conduct rigorous environmental science investigations in one of the most iconic national parks in the country.

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Hazardous Thunderstorms Impact Sierras

COUNTY – The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) reports that thunderstorms developing over the Sierra Nevada Crest from Tulare County northward into Madera County are the start of a weather pattern that’s expected to persist into the weekend. Weather at higher elevations may include small hail, dangerous lightening, heavy rain and gusty winds.

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Yosemite Firefall's Special Meaning for MSO Musician

MARIPOSA – When the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra premieres Founder/Conductor Les Marsden’s half-hour symphonic piece Yosemite! on Apr. 25 and 26, there’ll be a unique connection for one of the MSO’s musicians. The final section of Marsden’s Yosemite! includes his musical interpretation of the park’s famed, long-ended Firefall, the nightly summertime spectacle created when the embers of a massive bonfire were ...

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Yosemite Conservancy Debuts Theater and Art Programs

YOSEMITE – An imaginative line-up of brand-new family-friendly theater performances and art workshops unveiled today by Yosemite Conservancy will entertain, inspire and educate visitors about Yosemite National Park’s incomparable scenery, wildlife and people. “Theater and art programs make any visit to the park even more memorable for visitors of all ages,” said Yosemite Conservancy President Frank Dean.

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Yosemite Photographer Captures Tuolumne In Pictures

Photographer Ryan Alonzo spends as much time as possible in Yosemite National Park’s Tuolumne Meadows. This isn’t easy; Tuolumne is closed to visitors up to half the year due to snow. Now, Alonzo’s new book, Tuolumne in Pictures — published to coincide with the 125th anniversary of Yosemite National Park — is the next best thing to being there.

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Discover Yosemite's Forgotten Trails With Tony Krizan

OAKHURST – Starting on Saturday, April 18, Tony Krizan – local adventurer, author and photographer – will share his 30-plus years of hiking experience and photos with an exciting live presentation series. The six-event series will feature wilderness hiking trails within the mountains surrounding Yosemite.

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Special Programs In Yosemite Next Week

YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day from Saturday, Apr. 18, through Sunday, Apr. 26. In conjunction with the Centennial celebration of the National Park Service (NPS), Yosemite invites visitors to Find Your Park, and join in Yosemite for National Park Week.

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Ansel Adams Gallery Reopens To Public

YOSEMITE The first part of a multi-phase rehabilitation project of The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite National Park has recently been completed. The first phase of the project, which began in October 2014, was completed on Saturday, Apr. 4. The newly rehabilitated gallery is fully open and operational in their historic location.

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Ostrander and Hart Lakes Hike

Glacier Point Road had just opened up for the season, 2 ½ weeks earlier than last year, and I needed to get into the higher country. We were shocked at the lack of snow. Lakes that had been frozen last year were completely thawed out on this trip but we still saw some beautiful country. Where: Yosemite National Park Distance:15.1 ...

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