Former National Park Service employees urge Grand Canyon closure. What to know

Grand Canyon National Park continues to draw visitors during the government shutdown. But former workers are petitioning to ...

Shutdown, staffing cuts taking a toll at National Park Service

Concerns are mounting amid reports of damaged resources, reduced maintenance and visitor safety issues at the 63 national ...

Climber rescued from El Capitan in Yosemite after suffering injury from fall

A rock climber was rescued from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park last week after falling and suffering serious injuries, ...

We've been waiting a century for this 'love letter' to Yosemite wildlife

Yosemite National Park is famous for its towering granite, thundering waterfalls and world-class hiking trails. The stunning ...
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Yosemite Officials Invite Volunteers To Live in the Park Amid Shutdown — But There’s a Catch

It makes sense why many former park rangers feel disappointed by Yosemite’s decision to seek volunteers for such a demanding ...
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Shutdown Makes Iconic Yosemite Spot Prone to Reckless Activities — Officials Have to Stay Vigilant

Because of the loose security, thrill-seekers have begun jumping off high cliffs at the Yosemite National Park, including the ...

I spent 2 days at Yosemite National Park during the government shutdown. I got in for free, but my trip wasn't perfect.

Yosemite National Park remains open despite the ongoing government shutdown. I spent two days exploring and found the ...
Columbus Dispatch

Video shows 'illegal' BASE jumping at Yosemite amid government shutdown

Some Yosemite National Park visitors were seen BASE jumping, an activity decried by park officials as "illegal," while staffing at the park has been limited during the ongoing government shutdown, ...