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Glacier Point Road Open in Yosemite National Park

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Date: May 8, 2009

The Glacier Point Road opened for the season on May 5, 2009 at 12 noon. Limited services at Glacier Point, including vault toilets and hand washing stations, are available. The Glacier Point concessions stand is not open at this time.

There is no projected opening date for the Bridalveil Creek Campground.

Roadways may be wet due to melting snow and wildlife is very active on the Glacier Point Road. Visitors are advised to drive with caution.

There is no projected opening date for the Tioga Road.

American black bear  

Did You Know?
Black bears in Yosemite are active both day and night. Most bears that rely on natural food sources are active during the day. However, those that get food from people are often active at night, when they can quietly sneak around and grab unattended food.
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Last Updated: May 08, 2009 at 17:12 EST