Yosemite
Americannoun
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Reports of a 23-year-old man falling from Yosemite National Park’s nearly 600-foot water fall are under investigation by the National Park Service, according to authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Located at a single Mobil station in Lee Vining, Calif., Whoa Nellie Deli is a culinary haven for Yosemite campers, skiers and travelers driving along U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Even Americans who pay little attention to politics will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Hilton said he’s given “literally zero thought” to Bianco’s upper lip, though he noted some have likened his opponent to Yosemite Sam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
The news was slow: a woman had had septuplets; bears, the New York Times reported with a straight face, were the main cause of car break-ins at Yosemite.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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