Yosemite National Park traffic in its first Summer without the reservation system. The science and history of Lake Tahoe’s clear, blue waters. CapRadio launches the “SacramenKnow” email newsletter.

Yosemite summer traffic

For many of us, we’re blessed to live within driving distance of Yosemite National Park, one of the oldest and most revered parks in America. But if you’ve made a day trip to the park on the weekend this summer, you’ve likely had to wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic to get in only to find no parking by mid-morning once you’ve finally passed through the entry gates. Congestion has been a long-standing issue at Yosemite, but the gridlock and lack of parking is testing the patience of many visitors already prepared for crowds and long lines. Some are calling upon the park to reinstate the reservation system enacted the previous three summers during the pandemic. Yosemite Park Ranger and Spokesperson Scott Gediman joined Insight to talk about these challenges and what people should know before they make the drive to the park this summer.

Tahoe Lake clarity

Lake Tahoe is the most clear it has been in years.  But what lies below, as well as on the surface, still poses a threat to it’s crystal blue hue.  As we head into the holiday weekend with Tahoe a top destination for the 4th of July, we take a look back at one of episodes from CapRadio’s award-winning podcast, TahoeLand, as reported by former Environment reporter Ezra Romero. We’ll learn about the decades-long battle to keep Tahoe blue and what was introduced into the lake in the mid-1900’s that has impacted the lake’s clarity for years.

SacramenKnow

Sacramento may feel small compared to our larger cities. But there is a lot going on in our backyard. From news of the day, to fun events, as well as even exploring local history, it can be a lift to sort through what makes Sacramento so special– and, really, to feel connected and informed. CapRadio found a fun, fresh new way to deliver all of that to an inbox within your fingertips. CapRadio Digital Editor Claire Morgan and Northern California Reporter Janelle Salanga discuss launching the new SacramenKnow newsletter. Emailed every Tuesday and Thursday, Claire and Janelle embark on a journey to deliver local headlines, explore the region, discover events in the community, share Sacramento history and local legends, as well as share moments of joy along the way.