https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/wireStory/ranger-fired-hanging-transgender-flag-yosemite-park-visitors-124797614They found who hung the flag and fired “them.” The flag was a big news story to outdoor enthusiasts, as it took place in one of the most iconic national park on the planet. It violates both laws pertaining to the outdoors (protesting inside of national parks) as well as LNT principles. It also involves a well known outdoor internet celebrity: Pattie Gonia.
>Among the climbers who helped hang the transgender flag was Pattie Gonia, an environmentalist and drag queen who uses the performance art to raise awareness of conservation issues. For the past five years, Gonia has helped throw a Pride event in Yosemite for park employees. 