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Why there’s an upside-down American flag hanging in Yosemite National Park
The flag was reportedly hung over the side of El Capitan as a sign of protest by Yosemite employees concerned about the recent downsizing carried out as part of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting initiatives.
Upside-down U.S flag hung at Yosemite National Park by workers protesting job cuts
A group of workers at California's Yosemite National Park positioned the U.S. flag on Saturday near the Horsetail Fall​ where crowds gather to witness Yosemite's annual firefall​.
American flag hung upside down from El Capitan at Yosemite National Park after employees fired
A bold display of protest was spotted at an iconic landmark in Yosemite National Park after about a dozen employees were fired by the Trump administration.
'A desperate plea': Bold display pops up at Yosemite National Park after layoffs
A group of demonstrators unfurled an upside-down American flag at El Capitan during the Yosemite firefall in protest of mass layoffs at the national park.
Upside-down U.S flag hung at Yosemite National Park to protest employee cuts
The flag — traditionally a symbol of distress when upside down — was hung on El Capitan summit at Yosemite Saturday night by frustrated park workers.
Fired Employees Fear Beloved Yosemite National Park Will Lose Its Luster
Yosemite National Park employees who recently were fired by the U.S. government worry cuts will affect the experience of visitors and the welfare of wildlife that thrive in the popular vacation destin
Yosemite workers grapple with layoffs, fear for future of national parks
The Trump administration has laid off around 1,000 National Park Service employees, including custodians, wildlife specialists, and seasonal workers.
‘I’m really scared for the future of wildlife’: How national park layoffs could impact Yosemite
Andria Townsend led a team of biologists in search of one of the West’s most elusive creatures: the Pacific fisher. Then the axe fell. The 36-year-old supervisory scientist at Yosemite National Park was among the many National Park Service employees abruptly fired from their job – and her efforts to find and ultimately protect the endangered fisher were abandoned.
Upside-Down US Flag Meaning: 'Distress' Signal Seen Flying Across the US
An inverted American flag, which was displayed at Yosemite National Park in February 2025, is a historic symbol of dire ...
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Upside-down US flag hung on El Capitan in Yosemite
An American flag was hung upside down on El Capitan at Yosemite National Park on Saturday following the firing of about 1,000 ...
Group claims responsibility for hanging upside-down Stars and Stripes off of El Capitan in Yosemite
Demonstrators unfurled a giant ‘Distress flag’ after 11 full-time Yosemite staff members were laid off amid the Trump ...
American Flag Flown Upside Down in Yosemite Protest
Demonstrators unfurled the flag against El Capitan to protest the Trump administration's cuts to the National Park Service.
Upside down flag eclipses last weekend of Yosemite Firefall
An upside-down American Flag hanging over 3,500 feet above ground could be seen swaying in the wind by tourists throughout ...
El Capitan’s Upside-Down Flag Was A Distress Signal, And Here Is How You Can Help
Five ways you can take action today to support national parks nationwide amid the layoffs of thousands of National Park ...
Why Was an Upside-Down American Flag Spotted at Yosemite? Desperate Plea Amid Hiring Freeze
Yosemite National Park faces chaos after an upside-down American flag was displayed at El Capitan, highlighting a staffing ...