Yosemite faces a staffing shortage as it heads into the busy season, risking decades of conservation efforts at the national park.

Yosemite National Park’s superintendent Cicely Muldoon will retire next month, according to an internal email she sent to her staff on Jan. 13 and later shared with SFGATE via a spokesperson.

Yosemite National Park is a popular place to take in picturesque views and marvelous waterfalls, as well as enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures, including hiking. But did you know Yosemite also ...