Yosemite Presents

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Chinese History Sep 27, 2026

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Did you know that early Chinese immigrants played an important role in shaping the Yosemite that we know today? Join Park Ranger Yenyen Chan on an exploration of this impressive and surprising history.

Saving Yosemite's Frogs Sep 27, 2026

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Can we save the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog from extinction? Human introduced non-native species (fish and fungus) have been causing the frog to go from the most abundant amphibian in the Sierra Nevada to critically endangered. However, habitat restoration efforts in Yosemite are showing promising signs for the frog's recovery and long-term survival. Watch this new video to learn more about their fascinating story of decline and revival.

Su Parque Nacional Sep 25, 2008

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Bienvenidos a Yosemite! A special welcome video for the Hispanic community living within a day's drive of Yosemite.

Bear Video Sep 25, 2008

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Yosemite's bears are adept at finding your food! This short, subtitled (no audio) video provides an overview of how you can protect bears while visiting Yosemite.

Floods of 1996 and 1997 Sep 25, 2008

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Floods in Yosemite Valley aren't uncommon during spring runoff, when the Merced River swells with melted snow and overflows into meadows. The largest, least common floods occur during winter--most recently in January 1997. See what Yosemite Valley looked like during the floods of May 1996 and January 1997.

Olmsted Point Plowing Sep 25, 2008

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Every spring, both visitors and locals look forward to the opening of the Tioga Road, a high-elevation pass that crosses Yosemite National Park. Get a glimpse of what it takes to clear snow and ice from a section of the highway known for dangerous avalanches.

Restoring a Meadow Sep 25, 2008

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Local American Indians, park fire managers, and blackberry weeders team up to save a meadow in danger of losing its unique native plants.

Best Intentions Sep 25, 2008

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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.

Dream Jobs May 14, 2008

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Watch this new, 15-minute video for an orientation to visiting Yosemite National Park.

Experience Your Yosemite May 07, 2008

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Watch this new, 15-minute video for an orientation to visiting Yosemite National Park.