Park Ranger Shelton Johnson talks with students from NatureBridge's campus in Yosemite National Park about the importance of having people of all colors and from all places visit national parks. They explore ways to bring young people...

Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in North America, and is a powerful presence in Yosemite Valley. From winter ice to spring flood to autumn dryness, this magnificent waterfall is a dynamic force of nature.

A talk by Richard Nevle, Deputy Director of the Earth Systems department at Stanford University. Richard’s teaching and work at Stanford has been wholly influenced by his connection to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and...

Who would have thought that giant sequoia groves need to be burned in order to be saved? Learn how early park managers discovered the importance of fire the hard way, and see how today's managers carefully manage fire in Yosemite. (26:00)

Summertime visitors to Yosemite National Park miss many of the unique events of winter and early spring. Frazil ice flows are dramatic natural events that occur in the waterfalls of Yosemite Valley during March and April.

From foothill elevations to high mountain peaks, hundreds of flower species are found throughout Yosemite National Park. Rangers and scientists describe the rich botanical history and some of the rare plants found here.

Starting in 1922 as a type-written news sheet, Yosemite Nature Notes, the periodical, went on to become a charming magazine with over 400 issues during its 40 years of publication.

Fire archeologist Jun Kinoshita came to Yosemite National Park in 2001 from a seasonal archeologist position at Klondike Goldrush National Historical Park in Skagway, Alaska.

"When you start to tune in to the soundscape, you realize there's this other dimension to what we're experiencing when we're out here." - Ranger Karyn.

While Yosemite National Park is known for its towering cliffs and giant waterfalls, the National Park Service also protects significant cultural resources. The Rangers' Club is one of five buildings in Yosemite with National Historic...

Summertime visitors to Yosemite National Park miss many of the unique events of winter and early spring. Frazil ice flows are dramatic natural events that occur in the waterfalls of Yosemite Valley during March and April.

Planning on visiting Yosemite with your dog? Ranger Nicole explains how to become a Yosemite B.A.R.K. Ranger and visit the park safely with your pet.

The Mariposa Grove reopened in June, 2018, after being closed three years for restoration. Crews improved habitat for sequoias by removing parking lots and roads, and restoring the natural flow of water to the trees. Parking was...

Park Ranger Shelton Johnson talks with students from NatureBridge's campus in Yosemite National Park, about their visit to Yosemite and the rich experiences that national parks offer. (2:07)

Hundreds of black bears make their home in Yosemite and seeing a wild bear is often the highlight of a trip to the park. Bears often remind us of ourselves, and the complex relationship between bears and humans has changed over time as...

Fire following flowers are those that germinate and bloom after a fire, covering the landscape in a beautiful but brief wildflower display that may not return until the next fire.

Botanist Martin Hutten, who was the former manager of Yosemite National Park's invasive plant program, is featured in this short video where he discusses invasive plants and their impact on Yosemite.

Cascades Diversion Dam, once located on the Merced River just west of Yosemite Valley, was removed in 2004 followed by re-vegetation and monitoring of the river channel. After 68 years of operation, the hydroelectric facility associated...

Horsetail Fall is a small, ephemeral waterfall that flows over the eastern edge of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. For two weeks in February, the setting sun striking the waterfall creates a deep orange glow.

A talk by Craig Childs author, river guide, naturalist, field instructor in natural history, adventurer. Childs is a prolific writer, teacher, river guide, naturalist and original adventurer. His keen observations in nature flow through...

This 15-minute video provides an orientation to visiting Yosemite National Park.

Last summer, in 2015, Yosemite's Parks in Focus program helped kids discover Yosemite through the eyes of their cameras.

Americans mispronounce English words all the time! It’s helpful for non-native speakers to know this and to study the words that Americans commonly mispronounce, as they’re likely to be tough for them as well. Donald Trump recently...

What will you do if you’re at a roadside pullout in Yosemite, or out on a trail, when nature calls unexpectedly? Yosemite wilderness rangers share pro tips on how to poop in the woods.