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Upside-down U.S flag hung at Yosemite National Park by workers protesting job cuts
A group of workers at California's Yosemite National Park positioned the U.S. flag on Saturday near the Horsetail Fall​ where crowds gather to witness Yosemite's annual firefall​.
Why there’s an upside-down American flag hanging in Yosemite National Park
The flag was reportedly hung over the side of El Capitan as a sign of protest by Yosemite employees concerned about the recent downsizing carried out as part of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting initiatives.
'A desperate plea': Bold display pops up at Yosemite National Park after layoffs
A group of demonstrators unfurled an upside-down American flag at El Capitan during the Yosemite firefall in protest of mass layoffs at the national park.
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American flag hung upside down from El Capitan at Yosemite National Park after employees fired
A bold display of protest was spotted at an iconic landmark in Yosemite National Park after about a dozen employees were fired by the Trump administration.
Former Yosemite National Park employee speaks out after termination
Andria Townsend was one of the workers at Yosemite National Park that received an email on February 14, saying she was being laid off immediately.
Yosemite National Park delays summer reservations
Yosemite National Park has announced it will delay the sale of summer reservations for its popular campsites. In a post on its social media pages Friday, the park said the delay impacts five campgrounds: Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Wawona, and Hodgdon Meadow. The delay will impact reservations from June 15 to July 14.
Watch the ‘Firefall’ phenomenon at El Capitan inside Yosemite National Park
Videos from Yosemite National Park show the iconic "Firefall" phenomenon glowing at Horsetail Fall inside California's crown jewel.
Fired Employees Fear Beloved Yosemite National Park Will Lose Its Luster
Yosemite National Park employees who recently were fired by the U.S. government worry cuts will affect the experience of visitors and the welfare of wildlife that thrive in the popular vacation destin
Yosemite workers grapple with layoffs, fear for future of national parks
The Trump administration has laid off around 1,000 National Park Service employees, including custodians, wildlife specialists, and seasonal workers.
‘I’m really scared for the future of wildlife’: How national park layoffs could impact Yosemite
Andria Townsend led a team of biologists in search of one of the West’s most elusive creatures: the Pacific fisher. Then the axe fell. The 36-year-old supervisory scientist at Yosemite National Park was among the many National Park Service employees abruptly fired from their job – and her efforts to find and ultimately protect the endangered fisher were abandoned.
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Park staffers fly ‘distress flag’ at Yosemite in protest of Trump firings
The upside-down flag was placed on the cliff face of El Capitan at the national park. A group of National Park Service ...
Yosemite National Park's only locksmith just got fired, raising public safety fears
National Park Service employees were hit with yet another federal firing spree by the Trump administration on Friday, this ...
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Yosemite National Park Announces Invasive Species Awareness Week
February 24, 2025 – Yosemite National Park officials announce that it’s Invasive Species Awareness Week!
Yosemite’s firefall is back! Here’s how to see the spectacular ‘lava’ waterfall with its yellow glow this February
Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall glows fiery orange at sunset, creating the Firefall illusion. This rare spectacle lasts minutes and ...
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Witness One Of The Most Magnificent Views In All Of Yosemite On This Often Overlooked Hike
This underrated, somewhat challenging hike in Yosemite National Park offers you some breathtaking views of the valley and ...
Reduced hours and canceled tours: How federal cuts are affecting national parks
Visitors to America’s national parks can expect shorter hours and longer lines after the Trump administration fired 1,000 ...
National Parks Have Always Been My Refuge — Now, They're Being Defunded
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