What do Yosemite bears eat? Today on Yosemite Science, Conservancy naturalist Marty Anderson explains the natural diet of Yosemite’s black bears: mostly grasses, berries, acorns, and bugs (not your pizza!). Every fall black bears enter a state of hyperphagia (aka hyper-hungry!) and unlike the salmon-eating brown bears of #FatBearWeek, Yosemite black bears rely mostly on acorns to achieve their daily goal of 20,000 calories. This is why now more than ever it is so important for visitors in black

Hiking along the Panorama Trail, you’ll catch some pretty amazing views of Vernal and Nevada Falls. Vernal looks smaller from up high, but you can still see the mist drifting up when the water’s really flowing. Nevada is much bigger and has that roaring sound that carries across the canyon. Seeing both of them from above, with the Merced River winding through the granite, gives you a whole different perspective compared to standing at the base. ✨ Follow @adventurechasingduo for more breathtaking

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See the day's first rays of sunshine hitting the cascading water of Yosemite Falls, creating a mesmerizing spectrum of color amid its already breathtaking landscape. https://on.natgeo.com/2Qr1mT7 | National Geographic Travel