Fiancée writes obituary for Yosemite climber who died in a fall
The fiancée of renowned Yosemite speed climber Jake Whisenant, who passed away earlier this month, shared a deeply emotional eulogy reflecting on his life and tragic death. Emma London, engaged to the 30-year-old Whisenant, composed a heartfelt essay detailing the moments around his passing in Sequoia Kings Canyon on August 3rd, along with memories of […]
Yosemite and Grand Canyon top the noteworthy list of campgrounds in national parks for America’s 250th anniversary.
As Americans look back on 250 years of our nation’s history, it’s a great moment to appreciate the stunning natural beauty available across the country. Many campgrounds are nestled in places that have been under federal protection for over a century. Take Yosemite Valley, for instance. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant in June […]
Tragic turn for the family of a Yosemite visitor who fell to his death at a waterfall
A family is grappling with the loss of a young hiker who tragically fell from a Yosemite waterfall, as they endeavor to recover his body and bring it home. Josue Biles Alfaro, just 22 years old, fell from the 600-foot Nevada Falls earlier this month. His mother, Maria Josefa Alfaro, who has already endured the […]
Yosemite National Park looks into incident involving man who allegedly fell over Nevada Fall.
Yosemite National Park Incident Under Investigation The National Park Service (NPS) is looking into an accident in Yosemite National Park following reports of an individual suffering a significant fall on Saturday. Several witnesses mentioned online that this fall might have resulted in a fatality. The victim has been identified as a 23-year-old man from Nevada […]
Judge Appointed by Biden Dismisses Lawsuit from Former Yosemite Ranger Who is Transgender
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit of Fired Ranger Over Transgender Flag Incident A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit of a former park ranger who was let go for assisting in the raising of a large transgender pride flag on Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan rock formation. Shannon Joslyn, a park ranger identifying as non-binary, lost their […]
Judge determines she does not have the power to bring back dismissed Yosemite ranger.
Federal Judge Rules on Yosemite Ranger’s Termination A federal judge determined on Friday that they lack the jurisdiction to reinstate a Yosemite park ranger who was dismissed last summer for displaying the Trans Pride flag during a holiday. Shannon “SJ” Joslin, who identifies as non-binary, filed a lawsuit against the Department of the Interior—specifically the […]
Yosemite faces increased crowding after the park eliminates reservations before summer.
Months after federal officials introduced new measures to increase visitors to Yosemite National Park, it seems tourists are coming back in droves. Visitor numbers have surged, with March recording 225,817 guests compared to 155,758 the previous year, according to reports. This marks the park’s busiest month since 2016, following the cancellation of advance reservations by […]
Man taken into custody at a vacation rental near Yosemite for suspected child abuse charges
A troubling investigation in California has emerged surrounding a vacation rental close to Yosemite National Park. Authorities found thousands of files linked to suspected child sexual abuse, along with “lifelike child dolls” believed to be intended for sexual use. Christian Parmalee Edwards, a 44-year-old man, was taken into custody on March 19 after investigators executed […]
Nonbinary bat researcher dismissed for displaying a trans flag over Yosemite aims to take action against Trump officials
Former Yosemite Ranger Sues After Firing Over Pride Flag Display A former ranger at Yosemite National Park, who identifies as non-binary, is taking legal action against the Department of the Interior. This comes after their dismissal last year for displaying a transgender pride flag on the iconic El Capitan rock formation. Shannon “SJ” Joslin, a […]
Person identifying as non-binary who was dismissed for displaying a transgender flag at Yosemite is suing the Trump administration.
El Capitan Flag Protest Leads to Termination and Lawsuit In an event last year, a wildlife biologist apprentice at Yosemite National Park, identifying as nonbinary, displayed a massive trans activist flag on El Capitan to protest the gender policies of the Trump administration. Shannon Jocelyn, from El Portal, California, faced the repercussions of her actions […]