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Don’t forget: Free entry into Yosemite for National Park Week Starts this Weekend
Come celebrate our national parks by visiting any National Park (including Yosemite of course) April 21st through April 29th, 2012 for FREE!
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Lots to Do for National Park Week and Earth Day in Yosemite
There’s lots to do for National Park Week and Earth Day in Yosemite with many special events and activities from the National Park Service, DNC, and the Ansel Adams Gallery and let’s not forget it’s free entry week, too!
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Celebrate National Park Week and Get in Free
Save a little cash and see America’s great National Parks.
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Free Entry to Yosemite for National Public Lands Day – Sept. 25th
Now’s your chance to do something good for your National Parks and get something awesome in return.
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Mojave National Preserve Superintendent Appointed Acting Deputy Superintendant of Yosemite
Dennis Schramm, a 32 year veteran of the National Park Service and the current superintendent of Mojave National Preserve, has been appointed Acting Deputy Superintendent of Yosemite. Schramm will serve as Acting Deputy Superintendent for up to 120 days, but could be extended to serve through the end of the calendar year. Schramm has worked…
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What Would You Call A National Park?
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Lightning Sparks fire Along Tuolumne
Union Democrat: A fire in Yosemite National Park’s rugged Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River, in Tuolumne County, was sparked by lightning Wednesday night. By noon on Thursday, the fire had spread to 303 acres, Yosemite officials said. The fire, dubbed the Wildcat Fire, is burning on the north side of the Tuolumne River, between…
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Tram Catches Fire in Yosemite National Park
Ok here’s finally an article that talks about the burning tram that was featured as Photo of the Day the other day by David Wuertele. MercedSunStar.com: “Yosemite National Park officials continue to investigate an incident where the truck hauling a tram carrying tourists caught fire and burned up on Highway 41 near the Tunnel View…
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Stephen Mather, First Director of the National Park Service
Quite a few people have heard of Stephen Mather and most seem to have an acquaintance with the name, but few remember who he was or what he did. Stephen Mather was the first Director of the National Park Service. Mather, like most people, was quite taken with the national park but felt there wasn’t…
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Yosemite National Park Among the Most Romantic
Yosemite National Park was named among the Top 5 Romantic Spots by ReserveAmerica. Yahoo!: The list was developed in part by park rangers, regional park management and campers who write testimonials, rate campgrounds and provide feedback throughout the year. Nearly 3,000 parks were reviewed and the final 100 campgrounds were chosen based on specific family…