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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Response Continues at Yosemite National Park

The recent diagnosis of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in several park visitors has prompted Yosemite National Park to scale up public health response and outreach. More »

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Experience Your Yosemite
This 15-minute video provides an orientation to visiting Yosemite National Park.
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Beautiful but Deadly
Water in Yosemite is incredibly beautiful, but can be powerful and deadly. Sixteen people died in Yosemite's creeks and rivers between 2002 and 2011. Yosemite Search and Rescue rangers share their knowledge of common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Date created:

2012-04-03

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A Brush with Disaster--Matthew's Story
Water in Yosemite is more dangerous than it looks, and stories like Matthew's are a common occurrence.
Date created:

2012-04-09

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Easy Yosemite Valley Day Hikes
In this video, a ranger describes easy hikes in Yosemite Valley to Bridalveil Fall, Mirror Lake, and Lower Yosemite Fall.
Date created:

2010-03-02

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Moderate Yosemite Valley Day Hikes
In this video, a ranger describes moderate hikes in Yosemite Valley, including, the Valley Loop Trail, the trail to the Vernal Fall Footbridge, and Columbia Rock.
Date created:

2010-03-02

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Strenuous Yosemite Valley Day Hikes
In this video, a ranger describes strenuous hikes in Yosemite Valley, including the Yosemite Falls Trail, Mist Trail to the top of Nevada Fall, and Panorama Trail.
Date created:

2011-03-08

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Hiking Half Dome
View this description of the Half Dome hike and how you can be best prepared to complete it (9:42).
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Did You Know?

Merced River in Yosemite Valley

The Merced River was designated a National Wild and Scenic River in 1987. Eighty-one miles of river runs through Yosemite National Park, including a stretch in Yosemite Valley.

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