With Yosemite gates unstaffed, tourists delight in a free park despite shutdown concerns

Reports of illegal activities like BASE jumping in Yosemite National Park haven't stopped visitors from taking advantage of ...
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The Ultimate Yosemite National Park Lodging Guide

This Yosemite National Park Lodging Guide will help you plan the perfect vacation. This article includes a map showing the ...

Has Yosemite National Park been taken over by BASE jumpers and squatters?

During the federal shutdown, Yosemite National Park remains open but largely unstaffed. Longtime park supporters warn of ...
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You Can Experience Yosemite National Park's Firefall Without Entering the Reservation Lottery — Here's How

For a few weeks every February, Yosemite National Park experiences a phenomenon that creates the illusion of a waterfall of flames. Dubbed the firefall, it takes place on the park's eastern side at El ...

Yosemite National Park Hit With Wave of Illegal Activity During Shutdown

People have entered parks without a permit, camped illegally, and taken part in unpermitted BASE jumping, as funding remains ...
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When will fall leaves peak at Yosemite National Park? Here’s the best time to go

Fall leaf season is a special time, especially in California. It’s also fleeting. Yosemite National Park is one of the best national parks in America for fall foliage, according to the National Park ...

Squatters, BASE jumpers take over Yosemite National Park amid shutdown: report

Federal shutdown creates enforcement gap at Yosemite National Park, leading to unauthorized camping, illegal BASE jumping and ...