Rockfall at Yosemite’s El Capitan kills one, injures another, California

Rockfall at Yosemite’s El Capitan kills one, injures another, California

A deadly rockfall occurred in Yosemite National Park from El Capitan, a granite monolith above Yosemite Valley at 13:52 PDT (20:52 UTC) on September 27, 2017. The incident happened at the height of the climbing season. The release point appears to be near the…

Stargazing in Yosemite National Park

Stargazing in Yosemite National Park

Far away from light pollution and high up in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite National Park’s stunning views of the night sky and majestic natural wonders attract astronomers, photographers and city dwellers from around the country.Credit: National Park