Rush Creek Spa offers pampering treatments for those seeking ultimate relaxation, while guest lecturers and nature presentations provide enriching opportunities to learn about the region's unique ecology. Rush Creek Lodge, owned and operated by the same team behind the esteemed Evergreen Lodge, ...
Sierra Club members staff the lodge, which houses exhibits and information on LeConte, Sierra Club cofounder John Muir and photographer Ansel Adams, along with an excellent library of park-related ecology, geology and other nature books for browsing. There’s also a fun children...
Forest fires are a natural and beneficial part of the ecology of the forest, and they are an absolute necessity for these big trees! The heat from periodic forest fires cause the sequoia cones to open and broadcast their seeds. Without the fire, there can be no new trees. ...
EcologyBiogeochemistry Simulating vegetation shifts and carbon cycling in Yosemite National Park OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY Dominique Bachelet ConklinDavid RThe vegetation in Yosemite National Park changed during the 20th century and may change in the 21st century in response to climate change. Vegetation ...
like El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall, accompanied by expert guides who offer insights into the park's geology, ecology, and history. Make your Yosemite visit informative and unforgettable. Choose your tour today to embark on a journey through the splendor of Yosemite National Park. ...
Travel For Good While some of Nature Rules! are common sense, others are a bit “off the beaten path.” We encourage visitors to learn & share them freely in anticipation of their next visit to Yosemite Mariposa. We also encourage a Travel For Good philosophy, which at its heart features...
From the visitor center, a shuttle brings you to the Happy Isle Nature Center (H11) which teaches about the area’s ecology and natural history. From here, there are a few trails that will bring you to Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall. Don't miss a hike to Horsetail Falls. In mid-February...
Plant EcologyParker, A. J. 1989. Forest/environment relationships in Yosemite National Park, California. Vegetatio 82: 41–54.Parker, Albert J. 1989. Forest/environment relationships in Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.A. Vegetatio 82: 41-54....
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The findings were published in the March issue of the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. This Yosemite bear is in a campsite eating food from an open locker. (Image credit: NPS) "What we found was that the diets of bears changed dramatically after 1999, when the park got ...