Search results for: “In the national parks”
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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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Get into Yosemite FREE Day Returns August 25th!
It’s that time again, get into your favorite national park FREE in celebration of Founder’s Day.
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High Sierra Camp Visitor Reported with Hantavirus
One of the 8 recorded cases of Hantavirus stemming from Yosemite National Park reportedly contracted the virus while staying in one of the parks High Sierra Camps not Curry Village, the first reported case in the park from outside Yosemite Valley.
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Take a Photography Workshop in Yosemite Courtesy of CanonUSA
If you’re planning on being in Yosemite July 13th through 19th how about taking a free photography workshop provided by CanonUSA? Canon U.S.A. is once again joining forces with several of the country’s acclaimed national parks to offer free photography workshops to visitors this summer. The Canon Photography in the Parks Program provides participants with…
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More Free Entrance Days Planned Including One This Month
With the budget cuts and lack of funds to complete necessary projects around the National Parks the last thing you’d think would happen would be waiving one of the major sources of revenue the National Parks have on major visitor weekends but, hey what do I know! Anyway, more free entrance days have been announced…
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Beautiful but Deadly: Water in Yosemite
Just in time for Free Entry Week (aka National Parks Week) the National Park Service has released this great video on the dangerousness of water in Yosemite.
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It’s not easy, being green
Frogs are thought to be the first indicator when something goes awry in the environment. If there are no frogs around, you can bet something is up. With how much we’ve managed to pollute the environment, it’s no wonder frog populations are declining world wide.
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DNC to Remain Yosemite Concessionaire Another 4 Years
The National Park Service has renewed its contract with DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite Inc. to provide visitor services in Yosemite National Park through Jan. 31, 2015. The previous contract extension expired Sept. 30, with the renewal beginning Oct. 1. DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite Inc. provides hotel, food and beverage, lodging, retail…
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Deaf Services Help Make Yosemite Fun for Everyone
Until you need them most people don’t think about the services available in Yosemite to people who have special needs. Because my son has special needs we’re always thinking about ways to make the park more interesting and enjoyable to him that’s why when Jessica from the Deaf Services Program at Yosemite National Park sent…
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FREE Park Admission Days Coming Soon
Get ready for long entrance lines, packed parking lots and traffic jams, it’s time for another free entry weekend in Yosemite.