Search results for: “Backcountry”
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Raising a Family in the Backcountry
NPR has a very interesting Morning Edition this morning with a clip about what it’s like to be an NPS employee and trying to raise a family. Be sure to give it a listen. NPR: “Doug Warnock and his wife raised five children in lodges, cabins and even tents in Yosemite, Carlsbad Caverns and Chaco…
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Maps
Here are some links to useful maps of Yosemite and the surrounding area from across the internet. They’re great to use as reference but please don’t use them for backcountry hiking. Google Maps Yahoo Maps Carto.net
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High Fire Danger, Tighter Fire Restrictions
It’s hot and dry and the fire danger is extermely high. To help prevent fires all visitors are being asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No Smoking No smoking below 6,000 feet, except within an enclosed vehicle, a building in which smoking is allowed, a campground or picnic area where wood and charcoal fires are…
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Youth Programs Inspire Future Generations in Yosemite
Youth programs in the park provide opportunities to teach life skills that participants can apply to the rest of their lives.
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Meadow Fire Still Growing – More than 4400 Acres
More on the fire including expanded trail closures.
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Tioga Pass Opens at Noon Tomorrow!
The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season tomorrow, tomorrow, Friday, May 2, 2014, at noon for all vehicular traffic.
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Merced River Open to White Water Rafting? Am I dreaming?
How could I have missed the cheers of joy from millions of whitewater enthusiasts?
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Scientists drawing blank about deadly, mercury tainted fish found in Yosemite wilderness lake
Here’s an interesting story that showed up in the Fresno Bee. A lake in Yosemite that hasn’t had gold mining activity suddenly shows up with a fish that’s unfit for human consumption because of high mercury levels and scientists don’t know why.
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A Great Idea to Brighten Up Your Campsite
What if you could get a great light for camping without having to worry about fuel, or sun shine, or batteries? Then check out this cool new light.
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A Matter of Safety
What do you think, is there a way to make Yosemite safer for the public? What’s your solution? How do you feel? Tell us!