BASE jumpers given sentences for unlawful activities in Yosemite National Park
Convictions in Illegal BASE Jumping at Yosemite National Park The National Park Service (NPS) has recently reported the conviction of three individuals for illegal BASE jumping within national parks. They’ve also reminded potential violators that law enforcement efforts remain active, even amidst the ongoing federal government shutdown. “We will not tolerate illegal activity in Yosemite […]
Uninvited visitors and base jumpers occupy Yosemite during government shutdown
Yosemite National Park Faces Surge of Illegal Activities Amid Government Shutdown A wave of squatters, unauthorized climbers, and base jumpers is descending upon Yosemite National Park as California deals with staffing shortages stemming from the ongoing government shutdown. Recent videos circulating online reveal crowds of reckless jumpers launching off El Capitan and climbers scaling Half […]
People are settling in Yosemite campgrounds while the government shutdown goes on, according to a report.
With squatters now occupying campgrounds in Yosemite National Park and a noticeable decline in ranger oversight due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, park officials are reporting a rise in disorderly conduct. This situation has led to increased violations as some individuals seem to believe they can act without restraint in the absence of enforcement. […]
Famous Alaskan climber discovered deceased after falling from El Capitan in Yosemite
Tragic Climbing Accident Claims Life of Alaskan Adventurer A well-known climber from Alaska, Ballin Miller, aged 23, tragically fell to his death while climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. This incident marks the third fatality at the park this summer. His mother, Janine Girard Mohman, shared the heartbreaking news. “He started climbing when he […]
Park Visitors Could Be Charged After Assisting Recently Dismissed Ranger with Transgender Flag in Yosemite
A Yosemite National Park ranger was dismissed after displaying a pride flag on El Capitan, and some visitors might face charges due to stricter protest regulations implemented under President Trump. Shannon “SJ” Jocelyn, a biologist and ranger, reportedly blocked a highway for two hours on May 20 before showcasing a 66-foot-wide transgender pride flag on […]
Park Ranger Dismissed for Collaborating with ‘Drag Race’ Star to Display Trans Flag in Yosemite National Park
In a recent event, park rangers collaborated with various LGBTQ activists, including Patigonia, known from MTV’s *Rupaul’s Drag Race*, after she alleged she was terminated for displaying a transgender flag on Yosemite’s El Capitan. On August 18, Shannon Jocelyn took to Instagram to share that she was dismissed from the National Park Service (NPS) following […]
Park ranger dismissed after displaying transgender pride flag at Yosemite Park
Park Ranger Fired for Displaying Transgender Pride Flag at Yosemite The National Park Service has reportedly terminated a ranger at Yosemite National Park who displayed a transgender pride flag at the El Capitan rock formation earlier this year. Shannon “SJ” Jocelyn, 35, claims he was dismissed for exercising his First Amendment rights after hanging a […]
Park ranger let go after assisting in placing transgender pride flag on well-known Yosemite rock formation
A non-binary park ranger was terminated from Yosemite National Park after displaying a transgender pride flag on El Capitan Rock Formation in May. Shannon “SJ” Jocelyn, aged 35, began their tenure at the park in 2021 as both a ranger and wildlife biologist. Jocelyn claims they were dismissed by the temporary deputy director on August […]
Biologist dismissed from Yosemite National Park following incident involving transgender flag
A biologist who identified as transgender was recently let go from what he described as a “dream job” in Yosemite National Park, a move he found deeply upsetting. This followed an incident where Shannon “SJ” Jocelyn, 35, and a group of fellow hikers displayed a large transgender flag on the rock formations of El Capitan […]
Hiker dies after being hit by a falling tree branch on a well-known trail in Yosemite National Park
Tragic Incident in Yosemite National Park A 29-year-old software engineer from Google tragically lost his life earlier this month while hiking in Yosemite National Park. The accident occurred when he was struck by falling tree branches while walking along a well-known trail. Angela Lynn was hiking through the Tuolumne Grove on July 19 when her […]