#park-management tag

We've been waiting a century for this 'love letter' to Yosemite wildlife

Yosemite National Park is famous for its towering granite, thundering waterfalls and world-class hiking trails. The stunning heart of the park, Yosemite Valley, is extremely popular and almost always filled with humans - and perhaps that's why the park's wildlife tends to fly under the radar. In fact, not a single book in the past 100 years has been solely dedicated to the creatures of Yosemite.

Environment

California

fromABC7 San Francisco

1 month ago

Noise, parking concerns force City of Martinez to cut pickleball hours

Hidden Valley Park pickleball court hours were cut from seven days to three with later openings to address neighborhood noise, music, and parking concerns.

fromSFGATE

2 months ago

Camping chaos hits one of California's most scenic spots

As dusk settled in at Site 19 at Sardine Lake Campground, life was pretty blissful. Here we were tucked away in the stunning and slightly remote Lost Sierra. The tent was up, and I had a beer, a comfy camping chair and a pine tree to stare at. It was almost car camping heaven, except Site 18's gassy Honda generator would not shut up.

Travel

Miscellaneous

fromwww.npr.org

3 months ago

Trump's cuts to National Parks are real but many visitors aren't seeing them yet

Glacier National Park faces record visitor numbers amidst significant staff cuts, raising concerns about its ability to manage tourism effectively.

Online Community Development

fromThe Oaklandside

5 months ago

What will the next century look like for East Bay parks? The district's general manager shares her vision

The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park district in the U.S., spanning 126,000 acres.

Travel

fromBusiness Insider

5 months ago

12 mistakes you're making when visiting national parks, according to a former park ranger of 37 years

Visitors often make avoidable mistakes in national parks, according to a former ranger's insights.