Explore This Park

Welcome!

Park Ranger Shelton Johnson had two live chats on November 3 (it's too late to ask a question, but you can view the chat archive).

 

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  Welcome to Your National Parks!

  Park Ranger Shelton Johnson and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis encourage you to visit one of America's 393 national parks. (2:53) (Scroll down for more videos)

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 55 seconds

 

• Plan your own big adventure to a national park near you!
  

 

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  Experience Your Yosemite

  This 15-minute video provides an orientation to visiting Yosemite National Park.

  Duration:

  15 minutes, 42 seconds

 

• Plan your trip to Yosemite

 

 

• Learn more about NatureBridge's campus at Yosemite National Park
  

 

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  Students ask Park Ranger Shelton Johnson About Bringing Diverse Youth to Parks

  Park Ranger Shelton Johnson talks with students from NatureBridge's campus in Yosemite National Park about the importance of having people of all colors and from all places visit national parks. They explore ways to bring young people from a diversity of backgrounds to national parks. (2:16)

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 16 seconds

 

• Learn more about NatureBridge's Yosemite Institute campus
  

 

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  A Glimpse at Seven of Yosemite's Inspiring Youth and Education Programs

  This video features just a few of Yosemite's 30 different youth and educational programs, which include Junior Rangers, wilderness expeditions, college internships and much more! These programs focus on instilling a deep appreciation and understanding of the natural world, while giving youth the opportunity to get outside and have a hands-on learning experience.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 46 seconds

 

• Find out about Yosemite's education programs
• Learn how the Yosemite Conservancy supports the programs featured in this video
  

 

 

• Find out how to become a national park ranger
  

 

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  Dream Jobs

  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a national park? Get a taste of the exciting variety of National Park Service jobs in Yosemite, from archeology and carpentry to search & rescue and wildlife management. (3:11)

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 11 seconds

 

• Learn about employment in Yosemite