Man dies in 600-foot Yosemite waterfall plunge
#Yosemite #WaterfallSafetyA 23-year-old man died after being swept over Yosemite’s 600-foot Nevada Fall. Witnesses reported he was dragged by the current. Officials are investigating. This follows prior fatalities at the waterfall, including a 2018 selfie-related death. read more
Yosemite chaos erupts after reservation system ends
#Yosemite #NationalParksYosemite National Park saw chaotic crowds over Memorial Day weekend after ending its reservation system. Visitors reported hour-long entry waits, no parking by 7:30 a.m., and "shoulder to shoulder" conditions, with nearly 100,000 more March visitors than last year. read more
Yosemite Protests Erupt Over Trump's Tree Cutting Executive Order
#Yosemite #TrumpForestryOrderPeople protest against federal employee layoffs at Yosemite National Park in California, concerned about Trump's order to increase logging across 280m acres in US forests, potentially harming endangered species and ecologically vital trees. read more
#Yosemite #TragicAccident
Grace Rohloff tragically slipped and fell to her death while hiking Yosemite's Half Dome with her father, Jonathan Rohloff. Despite their experience, a sudden storm made the terrain slippery, resulting in Grace slipping 200 feet. Her father hopes for safety improvements. read more
#Yosemite #TragicAccident
Grace Rohloff, a 20-year-old Arizona State University student, slipped and fell to her death while hiking Yosemite's Half Dome with her father. Despite their experience, a sudden storm made the cables slippery, leading to the tragic accident. The grieving father hopes this will prompt safety improvements. read more
#Yosemite #LeaveNoTrace
Yosemite National Park rangers are urging visitors to stop leaving used toilet paper behind in the wilderness areas, highlighting the issue with posted photos of discarded paper near Rancheria Falls. They advise visitors to pack out their toilet paper to maintain cleanliness and wildlife preservation. read more