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Explore hundreds of miles of x-country ski areas inside the high elevations in the park, between ancient sequoia trees, and areas surrounding Yosemite.

Avoid the crowds at this less-visited grove of giant sequoia trees.

Ride the Historic Steam Train, the "Logger," at Yosemite's South Gate

Bodie is a ghost town in the Sierra Nevada mountains northeast of Yosemite. Today Bodie is a State Historical Park and landmark open to visitors.

Stroll along an easy pathway or take a moderate hike to see these spectacular falls.

An ancient lavascape of hot springs, roiling mud pots, hissing fumaroles, cinder cones and craters, and alpine lakes.

Only have 24 hours? Make the most of it with this tour of the park’s must-see sites.

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If you're looking for solitude, there are many more hidden waterfalls throughout the park, which are nearly as beautiful as their valley sisters.

This giveaway ended Tuesday, August 7.

Get a taste for local apples at Indigeny Reserve or Cover’s Apple Ranch.

Sixty guided adventure programs inside the national park with expert naturalists and photography guides on walks, hikes, bird-watching tours,  art workshops and theater.

Before you hit the trail, become familiar with these hiking terms.

The Merced River carves its own waterways through Yosemite National Park, and is great for rafting, kayaking, and wading.

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Just 12 breathtaking miles from Yosemite’s East Entrance. The “East Side” of Yosemite with its towns of Lee Vining and Mammoth Lakes has unique attractions.

Located on CA 140, the community of Midpines is 20 miles from Yosemite’s Arch Rock Entrance. There are several bed-and-breakfasts and guest ranches here.

Located at the junction of CA 99 and CA 140, and 70 miles from Yosemite’s Arch Rock Entrance, Merced is the closest metro hub to the park.

There are 255 species to be found in Yosemite thanks to a wide range of climates and elevations ranging from the Sierra Nevada foothills to alpine highlands.

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That experiences have remained constant over a century of rapid change shows the power of the NPS - without them, might Yosemite Valley be a theme park?

What does the vendor change mean for those of us who made reservations in the park months ago? A lot, including a new website and phone number.

Paddle across glistening Tenaya Lake off Tioga Road. Its azure waters are surrounded by lofty granite peaks, evergreen conifer trees, and rock outcroppings.

Soar past Yosemite’s Half Dome and over Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring in National Parks Adventure, an awe-inspiring salute to the NPS’s 100th anniversary.

The names of Curry Village, Badger Pass, the Ahwahnee Hotel, Wawona Hotel, and Yosemite Lodge at the Falls will change as new park concessionaire takes reins.

Although the movie is titled, "Yosemite," the national park is only the setting for the first of three chapters about boyhood.

Oct 1, 2015: A ceremony that will honor the park’s rich history, highlight current park stewardship, and look ahead to the future of Yosemite National Park

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Video visits Mono Lake east of Yosemite and paints light on Toadstool rock formations.

The climb to the top of Half Dome just became harder. A huge sheet of granite measuring 100 by 200 feet fell off the face and created a "rockfall" below.

Google's new Street View project is ready for you to experience. It's a 3,000-foot interactive journey up a vertical rock wall.

The popular southern sequoia grove inside Yosemite National Park will undergo a two-year restoration project.

March 2015, nine ewes (females) and three rams (males) were moved from the Inyo National Forest and Sequoia National Park to the Cathedral Range in Yosemite National Park.

To shine for upcoming celebrations, Yosemite will start 10 projects that they have deemed most worthwhile.

A Sierra Nevada Red Fox was the first to be seen of its kind in Yosemite since 1915.

Scare the bear away by shouting or banging pots and pans. Bears that learn to avoid people are less likely to become problem bears. Never approach it.

Jan 14, 2015: 19 days after they set out to achieve one of climbing's most difficult challenges, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson reached the summit of the 3,000-foot rock known as El Capitan in Yosemite.

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Dec 4, 2014: Yosemite National Park's waterfalls are flowing again due to two days of significant rainfall in the Yosemite area.