American Pika. On a late September day, hay-gathering was in full force at this rock pile in Yosemite’s high country. This industrious American pika was constantly on the move, cutting …

The Pika Fire was a wildfire near North Dome in Yosemite National Park. It began at about 3:00 PM PT on June 28, 2023. The fire burned 841 acres (340 ha). [1] Yosemite Fire crews used a …

Jul 17, 2023 · Smoke can be seen at Yosemite Falls from the Pika Fire on July 17, 2023. A wildfire has been burning in Yosemite National Park for over two weeks, and fire crews are not …

Oct 27, 2021 · Pikas are sensitive to summer heat and rely on winter snowpack for insulation from harsh winter temperatures. The National Park Service stewards pika populations in more than …

Jul 12, 2023 · Pika Fire. Location: Just west of North Dome Elevation: 7,100 feet Discover date: June 29, 2023 Size: 40 acres Cause: Lightning. Yosemite Fire crews are using a confine and …

Jul 17, 2023 · The Pike Fire currently burning behind North Dome in Yosemite National Park is now 818 acres in size. Park officials are using a confined and contained strategy

Jun 29, 2023 · Smoke from the Pika Fire is expected to impact Yosemite Valley in the evenings and overnight with conditions improving as smoke lifts during the late mornings. Slight impacts …

Known as the "Pika Fire," Yosemite National Park has faced recent closures and alerts to visitors due to a wildfire started by a lightning strike.

Jul 16, 2023 · The Pika Fire burning in Yosemite National Park consumed more than 500 acres of brush and timber by Sunday morning with no containment, officials in the park reported.

Jul 13, 2023 · Smoke from the Pika Fire has been impacting Yosemite Valley overnight and into the morning with conditions improving as smoke lifts during the afternoon. Unhealthy …