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"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" Yosemite National Park perhaps represents what is great and what is bad with our Parks.
Yosemite's Iconic El Capitan Mapped in High-Resolution 3D
While many graduate students spend days in a lab or in front of a computer, Roger Putnam, a master's candidate at the University of North Carolina, spent up to three days at a time on the sheer face of a cliff, suspended thousands of feet above the ground.
Roger Aylworth: Best summer vacations manage to combine fun and education
With all the local schools, from kindergarten to the local university, out, I'm finding myself thinking back to what summer meant in my youth.
Pure hiking bliss on two Yosemite National Park trails
OK, that's a dumb question. Kind of like being asked to pick the best microbrewed pale ale or the best flavor of ice cream.
The burn is scheduled to start on, or around, June 18th. Yosemite Officials say it will reduce the amount of vegetation around Southside Drive, and provide increased safety for hikers on nearby trails.
Pure hiking bliss in Yosemite: Four-Mile Trail plus Panorama Trail
OK, that's a dumb question. Kind of like being asked to pick the best microbrewed pale ale or the best flavor of ice cream.
Identical twin's grief at death of Camden doctor killed in Yosemite rock climbing accident
Camden resident Felix Kiernan died when he was hit by a rock dislodged by a fellow climber in Yosemite National Park in the US.
Rock Climber dies after being struck by falling rock on El Capitan
A 28-year-old climber died in a rock climbing accident on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park Sunday, June 2. Felix Joseph Kiernan, from London, England, was climbing on the East Buttress of El Capitan, a popular climbing route in Yosemite Valley, when he was struck by a rock.
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Not just any ol' walk in the park
A view of Yosemite Valley as seen from Tunnel View. It shows three of Yosemite National Park's best-known natural attractions - the El Capitan summit on the left, the granite peak known as Half Dome in the distant center, and Bridalveil Fall on the right.
famous waterfalls, waterfall photos
Waterfalls have an irresistible draw on the American public. Whether people want to photograph them or ride over them in barrels, the rushing water has an indomitable, captivating power.
Exhibit showcases artists' passion for environment
What "Fragile Waters," a photography exhibition featuring the work of Ansel Adams, Ernest H. Brooks II and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly When Opens Saturday; continues through Sept.
Cuts to US national parks strike at America's character
Yosemite Valley is seen from Tunnel View in April 2013, showing some of Yosemite National Park's best-known natural attractions.
Hungry bear taking a nap in North Vancouver neighbourhood after feasting on loose chickens
A cyclist on the Stanley Park Causeway died instantly Saturday evening after she fell off the sidewalk and was hit and pinned by a transit bus.
At least 17 children burned to death after gas cylinder explodes on school bus in Pakistan
The Interstate 5 bridge collapse into the Skagit River was caused by an oversize truck hitting the span, the Washington State Patrol chief said.
Community News for 5/23/13 edition
Members of The Velocity Dance Company will showcase their talents at 6:30 p.m., May 31 at Yosemite High School.
Families have lots of options to ride rails
Since 1971, Amtrak has carried most of California's passenger rail traffic on both standard long distance routes and short distance urban light rail routes.