Scott Gediman

Yosemite National Park

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Park ranger and spokesman for Yosemite National Park

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The top of Vernal Falls is the most popular hiking destination in Yosemite Valley. A thousand people reach it a day without incident.

Three Killed by Waterfall at Yosemite

The top of Vernal Falls is the most popular hiking destination in Yosemite Valley. A thousand people reach it a day without incident.

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Yosemite Valley is open to visitors, but air quality is poor.

Fire Burns Out of Control Near Yosemite

Yosemite Valley is open to visitors, but air quality is poor.

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The climb up the granite slab called  Half Dome  is the quintessential hike in  Yosemite Valley .

The Joys and the Risks of Yosemite National Park

The climb up the granite slab called Half Dome is the quintessential hike in Yosemite Valley .

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