August 30, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces the Public Scoping for the Mariposa Grove Restoration Plan
Yosemite National Park announces the opening of public scoping for the Mariposa Grove Restoration Plan Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The scoping period will begin Wednesday, August 31, 2001 and extend through Saturday, October 15, 2011. Comments will be used to assist the park in a plan that will meet the purpose and need of the project.
August 29, 2011
Evacuations Lifted in El Portal
Due to significant progress that has been made in extinguishing the Motor Fire west of Yosemite National Park in the Merced River Canyon, the Evacuation Order for residents of Rancheria, Incline Road, Cedar Lodge, and the Trailer Court, has been lifted as of 9:00 P.M. this evening. This applies to residents only. Additionally, Highway 140, one of the main entrances into Yosemite National Park, will be open for all traffic beginning tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m (eastbound traffic, into the park, will commence at 6:00 a.m., and the westbound traffic, toward Mariposa, will commence at 6:45 a.m.). The road will be open to all vehicular traffic, without restrictions.
August 26, 2011
Yosemite National Park Remains Open (August 2011)
Yosemite National Park remains fully open and operational while a wildfire burns west of the park in Mariposa County. Although the Highway 140 entrance into the park is closed, Highways 120 and 41 remain open and all visitor services are available within the park. Additionally, the Tioga Road remains open for visitors entering the park via Highway 395.
August 24, 2011
Yosemite’s Historic Wawona Hotel Fountains Spring to Life
With its white wooden buildings, verandas and sprawling green lawns, Yosemite's Wawona Hotel cradles its visitors in Victorian elegance. Two signature features of this National Landmark — the stone fountain in front of the hotel and a fountain at the entrance to the adjacent Thomas Hill Studio — have again sprung to life after major rehabilitation projects.
August 24, 2011
Man Who Fell Off Half Dome Identified
On Monday evening, August 22, 2011, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Yosemite Emergency Communication Center received a report of a person falling off the face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. Due to the late hour, Yosemite National Park Rangers were unable to initiate search efforts. Yesterday, August 23, 2011, the victim’s body was spotted via helicopter and Park Rangers extricated the victim from the base of Half Dome.
August 12, 2011
Lightning Caused Fire in Yosemite National Park Continue to Burn
On Sunday, July 31, 2011, Yosemite National Park experienced several lightning caused fires. Several fires were suppressed and one fire, the Avalanche Fire, is currently being managed for multiple objectives. The fire is located in the Avalanche Creek drainage, near the Glacier Point Road, within designated wilderness. The fire is currently at 715 acres and continues to be managed for multiple objectives, including resource values, community protection, and firefighter safety. Yosemite experienced higher than average precipitation during the 2010-11 winter season. The spring and summer season has been relatively cool, providing high fuel moistures, and continued late snowmelt. These conditions provide opportunities for Yosemite Fire Crews to treat hazardous fuels in the park.
August 11, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces the Scenic Vista Management Plan Finding of No Significant Impact to be Released for Public Review
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announces the Scenic Vista Management Plan Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is available for public review. This document records the decision of the National Park Service to restore and protect scenic resources as described in the Selected Action of the FONSI. The purpose of the plan is to develop a systematic program to document, protect, and reestablish Yosemite’s important viewpoints and vistas, consistent with the natural processes and human influences that created them. This plan considers which vistas the park will treat, how the park will prioritize treatments, and the extent and intensity of treatments.
August 11, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces Release of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Badger Pass Ski Lodge Rehabilitation
Yosemite National Park announces the signing of the Badger Pass Ski Lodge Rehabilitation Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). This document records the decision of the National Park Service (NPS) to adopt a plan for the rehabilitation of Badger Pass Ski Lodge as described under the Selected Action (Alternative 3 – Rehabilitation and Improvements) in the Badger Pass Ski Lodge Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA). The FONSI, EA, and errata sheets are available at http://www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/badgerlodge.htm.
August 10, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces the White Wolf Lodge and Duplex Cabins Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment Open for Public Comment
Yosemite National Park announces the opening of public scoping for the White Wolf Lodge and Duplex Cabins Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA). The scoping period will begin August 15, 2011 through September 4, 2011. Comments will be used to assist the park in assessing feasible project alternatives that meet the purpose and need of the plan, including a no action alternative, and analyzing the environmental effects of each alternative.
August 09, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces Availability of the Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Environmental Assessment for Public Review
Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA will be available for public review and comment from August 8, 2011 through September 9, 2011. The EA addresses the future disposition of 72 structures that were previously closed by the Yosemite National Park following rockfall events in 2008. A digital copy of the EA is available on the National Park Service’s Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/CurryRockfall. The public is also invited to discuss the project with park staff on August 31, 2011, at the park’s monthly Open House at the East Valley Auditorium behind the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center from 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.
August 06, 2011
Body of Missing Man Recovered in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park has recovered the body of Hormiz David, a 22 year old male from Modesto, CA. David was found in the Merced River, approximately 240 feet from the base of Vernal Fall by Yosemite Rangers and Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel at approximately 1:00 p.m. yesterday, August 5, 2011. Recovery operations took approximately four and one half hours to complete and required technical rigging and swift water trained personnel.
August 05, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces Availability of the Tioga Road Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment for Public Review
Yosemite National Park announces the release of The Tioga Road Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA). The Tioga Road is the popular east-west road crossing the northern portion of Yosemite National Park. The road is open seasonally, typically from May through October.
August 03, 2011
Lightning Strikes in Yosemite National Park Cause Four Fires
On Sunday, July 31, 2011, Yosemite National Park experienced a severe thunderstorm, causing four confirmed lightning fires. These lightning caused fires were spotted at Moss Creek near the Merced Grove, Moraine Dome near Little Yosemite Valley, Lost Valley just east of Moraine Dome, and Avalanche Creek east of the Glacier Point Road. All fires, except the Avalanche Creek fire, have been suppressed.
August 01, 2011
Hiker Fatality on Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park
At approximately 12:00 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2011, Yosemite National Park’s Emergency Communication Center received a 911 phone call reporting a fall of a hiker on the Half Dome cables. Hayley LaFlamme, a 26 year old female from San Ramon, California, had gone to the top of Half Dome and was descending when she fell 600 feet off the cables. National Park Rangers pronounced her deceased upon arrival on scene.
July 27, 2011
Yosemite National Park Unveils Largest Solar Energy System in the National Park System
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher led a ribbon cutting ceremony today, July 27, to dedicate the El Portal Photovoltaic Project. Neubacher was joined by representatives from the offices of Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Congressman Jeff Denham (R-19th), Mariposa County Supervisor Lee Stetson, contractors, and National Park Service staff. The event dedicated the largest grid-connected photovoltaic system within the National Park Service (NPS).
July 21, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces the Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan Environmental Assessment To Be Released For Public Review
Yosemite National Park announces the release of The Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA is available for public review and comment from July 21, 2011 to August 23, 2011. The EA analyzes alternatives for a phased, long-term, comprehensive rehabilitation program for The Ahwahnee National Historic Landmark hotel and associated structures.
July 20, 2011
Three Visitors Swept Over Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park
Three visitors are presumed dead after plunging over Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park yesterday afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m. Hormiz David, 22 year old male, of Modesto, CA, Ninos Yacoub, 27 year old male, of Turlock, CA, and Ramina Badal, 21 year old female, of Manteca, CA, came to the park for a day trip with a group of family and friends.
July 19, 2011
Mist Trail Temporarily Closed in Yosemite National Park
The Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park has been temporarily closed until at least noon tomorrow, Wednesday, July 20, 2011, or longer. Visitors wishing to hike from Happy Isles will need to ascend the John Muir Trail, bypassing the Mist Trail, which leads to Vernal Fall.
July 19, 2011
Yosemite National Park announces Public Scoping for the Ansel Adams Gallery Buildings Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment
Yosemite National Park announces the opening of public scoping for the Ansel Adams Gallery Buildings Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA).
July 07, 2011
Yosemite National Park Invites the Public to Community Safety Day (2011)
Yosemite National Park invites the public to participate in Community Safety Day in Yosemite National Park on Friday, July 15th, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Yosemite Village mall (in front of the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center).
June 28, 2011
Prescribed Burn Scheduled in and Around Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in the north western portion of the park near the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station on Highway 120 (Big Oak Flat Road) on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. The ignition of the burn is dependent on weather conditions. The total prescribed burn area will include 500 acres. The prescribed area is beginning to dry out from a heavy winter snowpack and fuel moistures and other fire factors within the burn unit are reaching optimal levels to successfully burn the unit. This will be the first prescribed burn of the 2011 fire season.
June 28, 2011
Yosemite National Park to Implement New Park and Ride Program for Park Visitors
Yosemite National Park will begin a new Park and Ride program beginning July 1, 2011. The inaugural program will bring visitors from El Portal to Yosemite Valley along Highway 140 and is designed to alleviate traffic congestion by reducing the number of private vehicles entering the park. The Park and Ride service will be available to visitors on weekends from July 1 through September 5, 2011. The service will also be offered the Friday and Monday of the 4th of July and Labor Day weekends.
June 23, 2011
Yosemite National Park Conducts Surprise Bus Inspection
Yosemite National Park held a two day surprise bus inspection in the park on June 8 and 9, 2011. This was done in support of “Operation Road Check” and organized as a multi-agency task force with California Highway Patrol (CHP), San Francisco Police Department, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the California Public Utility Commission. A total of fifty-six buses were inspected in the park on June 8 and 9.
June 23, 2011
Yosemite National Park Scales Back Search for Missing Hiker
Yosemite National Park has scaled down the search for missing hiker George Penca. After nearly one week of extensive searching, Park Rangers have not found any clues as to Penca’s whereabouts. Penca, from Hawthorne, California, has been missing in the area of Upper Yosemite Fall since Friday, June 17, 2011.
June 21, 2011
Search for Continues for Missing Hiker in Yosemite National Park
The search continues in Yosemite National Park for missing hiker George Penca, who was last seen at the top of Yosemite Falls on Friday, June 17, 2011. Due to the fact that the area has been thoroughly searched by personnel and dogs, the terrain is rugged and steep, and no clues have been found, search efforts are being scaled back.
June 20, 2011
Yosemite National Park Seeking Volunteers for Habitat Protector Program
Yosemite National Park is seeking volunteers to become a Habitat Protector of Yosemite (HaPY) Volunteer. The park’s Resources Management and Science Division is seeking help from the interested people to assist in preserving, restoring, and enjoying the natural resources in Yosemite Valley. Volunteers will be working alongside experienced Park Rangers and explore some of the park’s most precious resources in Yosemite Valley. No experience is required and all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in the program.
June 19, 2011
Yosemite National Park Searches for Missing Person Near Upper Yosemite Falls
Yosemite National Park is searching for 30 year old George Penca, from Hawthorne, California. Penca was last seen on the Upper Yosemite Fall trail in Yosemite Valley where he was hiking with a group of people from his church. He has been missing since Friday, June 17.
June 16, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces Half Dome Cables in Place on Wednesday, June 22
The cables allowing access for hikers to the summit of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park will be in place and open for the season on Wednesday, June 22, 2011.
June 16, 2011
Anthony (Tony) Brochini Receives Barry Hance Memorial Award at Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that Anthony (Tony) Brochini is the recipient of the 2010 Barry Hance Memorial Award. Brochini, the Facilities Management Laison in Yosemite, received the award at an employee meeting today in Yosemite Valley. The ceremony was attended by approximately 300 people, including several past Barry Hance Award recipients.
June 16, 2011
Yosemite National Park to Waive Entrance Fees on Tuesday, June 21
Yosemite National Park will offer free entrance on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. This fee free day is a great opportunity for people to visit and enjoy Yosemite National Park on the first official day of summer.
June 15, 2011
Tioga Road to Open in Yosemite National Park (2011)
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that the Tioga Road will open for the season on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. for all vehicle traffic. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides by State Highway 120, is the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada. Vault toilets are available in several locations along the road.
June 15, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces Beginning of 2011 Fire Season
Yosemite National Park has declared the start of the 2011 fire season today, June 15. The park begins fire season staffing of all stations for fire suppression and wilderness fires. Fire season officially begins when seasonal firefighting personnel and equipment are in place, prepared and ready to respond.
June 14, 2011
Yosemite National Park Rangers Conduct Multiple Search and Rescue Operations
Over the past week, Yosemite National Park Rangers have conducted a variety of Search and Rescue operations, all with successful results. These ranged from a complex high angle rescue on El Capitan, to the rescue of a family pet.
June 14, 2011
Yosemite’s Tenaya Lake Area to Get Major Makeover
The first phase of a major makeover at Tenaya Lake, one of Yosemite National Park’s most popular summer destinations, will restore wetlands and improve beach access with funding by Yosemite Conservancy.
June 10, 2011
Yosemite National Park Begins Work on Pavement Preservation Project
Yosemite National Park will begin work on several park roads, beginning next Monday, June 13, 2011. The majority of the work will occur in the El Portal area, including Old El Portal, Rancheria, El Portal Trailer Court, the El Portal office areas, and the El Portal Road. Work will also include the Hodgdon Meadow area, residential and administrative roads, as well as the main entrance road to Foresta.
June 07, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces Changes to the Campground Reservation System
Yosemite National Park announces three changes to the way in which visitors make camping reservations for campgrounds operated by the National Park Service (NPS) in the park. These changes are being implemented in an effort to thwart and discourage misuse of the camping reservation system that all visitors currently use when making campground reservations within Yosemite National Park.
June 03, 2011
Yosemite National Park Unveils New Exhibit to Feature Early Visitor Photographs, Prints, and Artifacts
A new exhibit entitled "Views & Visitors: The Yosemite Experience in the Early 20th Century," will open to the public on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. It will run until October 31, 2011. The exhibit will be in the Yosemite Valley Museum (adjacent to the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center) and will feature photographs, prints, artifacts and ephemera from Yosemite's early years. An Opening Reception will be held at the Yosemite Valley Museum on Tuesday, June 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend and food and drink will be served.
May 25, 2011
Glacier Point Road to Open in Yosemite National Park (2011)
The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season on Friday, May 27, at 12:00 p.m. There will be limited visitor services available at Glacier Point. Vault toilets will be available, and there will be no running water. There is no projected opening date for the Bridalveil Creek Campground.
The roadway may be wet due to melting snow and wildlife may be present on or near the road. Visitors are urged to drive with caution while in the park. The Glacier Point Road is subject to unexpected and temporary closures due to unpredictable spring storms that may produce snow at the higher elevations of the park.
Due to snow, ice, and avalanche conditions, the Tioga Road will remain closed. There is no projected opening date for the Tioga Road at this time.
For up to date, 24 hour road and weather information, please call 209-372-0200.
May 19, 2011
Yosemite National Park Holds Workshop on Merced River Plan Last Spring Workshop Will Focus on Recreational Activities and Resource Protection
No abstract supplied.
May 18, 2011
Pacific Fisher Den Found in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
May 12, 2011
Art and Theater Programs in Yosemite National Park a Popular Draw
No abstract supplied.
May 11, 2011
Yosemite National Park Begins Pile Burning
No abstract supplied.
May 10, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces Release of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Tenaya Lake Area Plan
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announces the Tenaya Lake Area Plan Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is available for public review. This document records the decision of the National Park Service to restore and protect resources while providing opportunities for appropriate high-country visitor experiences at Tenaya Lake, as described under the Selected Alternative (Modified Alternative 2) in the Tenaya Lake Area Plan Environmental Assessment (EA). The FONSI package also contains Errata Sheets, a Floodplain Statement of Findings, and the Tenaya Lake Area Plan Public Comment and Response Report.
May 09, 2011
Yosemite National Park Conducts Science Forum on the Merced River Plan
Yosemite National Park invites the public to attend a Science Forum on the Merced River Plan (MRP), Friday, May 13, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
May 09, 2011
YARTS Shuttle Service Expanded in Yosemite National Park
Beginning May 16, Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS), will be adding additional runs between El Portal and Yosemite Valley for the upcoming visitor season. YARTS provides bus service along the Highway 140 corridor from Merced to Yosemite Valley carrying park visitors and park employees. The service, which began in 2000, is designed to reduce private vehicles entering and exiting the park on a daily basis. YARTS also provides service over the Tioga Road into Mammoth Lakes during the summer season.
May 06, 2011
High Precipitation Levels May Delay Spring Openings in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
April 21, 2011
Proceeds from Breathtaking 100th Anniversary Edition of John Muir’s My First Summer in the Sierra to Support Yosemite Conservancy
Photographer Scot Miller, who brought Thoreau's Walden and Cape Cod to life, combines the seminal work of John Muir’s My First Summer in the Sierra with stunning new photography in the 100th Anniversary Illustrated Edition of this American classic. Published in collaboration with Yosemite Conservancy, a portion of the book’s sales will support the nonprofit’s work to preserve and protect Yosemite National Park and enhance the visitor experience.
April 15, 2011
Road Construction to Resume on the Wawona Road in Yosemite National Park
Road construction on the Wawona Road in Yosemite National Park is set to resume on Monday, April 18, 2011. The construction, which began in May 2010, was suspended in November due to snow and ice on the road.
Visitors traveling into Yosemite via Highway 41/Wawona Road will experience up to 15 minute delays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and up to 30 minute delays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additionally, up to 15 minute delays will be experienced from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and up to 30 minute delays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All delays will occur Monday through Friday. There will be no weekend delays.
The goal of this construction project is to improve 24.4 miles of the Wawona Road starting from the South Entrance of Yosemite National Park and ending at Bridalveil Straight in Yosemite Valley. Remaining work to be completed includes ditch paving, headwall repairs, sign repairs, crosswalk striping, and other minor grinding and paving of the roadway.
April 15, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces Merced River Plan Spring Workshops (2011)
No abstract supplied.
April 15, 2011
Park Ranger Shelton Johnson Receives Environmental Leadership Award
No abstract supplied.
April 14, 2011
Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Park Week and Earth Day with Special Programs and Activities (2011)
No abstract supplied.
April 14, 2011
Mariposa Grove Road to Open in Yosemite National Park (2011)
No abstract supplied.
April 09, 2011
Yosemite National Park Remains Open
No abstract supplied.
April 05, 2011
Yosemite Conservancy Unveils New Outdoor Adventures in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
March 26, 2011
Electrical Power Restored to Yosemite National Park
Electrical power has been restored to Yosemite National Park today, March 26, 2011. The park has been without electrical power since Sunday, March 20, after a severe winter storm affected the area. The winter storm dropped several feet of new snow on Yosemite National Park over the last week causing snowy and icy conditions on the roadways, downed trees on the roadways, landslides, and damage to the electrical power lines throughout the park and surrounding communities.
March 24, 2011
Yosemite National Park Open with Limited Services
No abstract supplied.
March 22, 2011
All Roads into Yosemite National Park Remain Closed
No abstract supplied.
March 21, 2011
All Roads into Yosemite Temporarily Closed
As of 10:30 a.m. March 21, all roads leading into Yosemite National Park are temporarily closed due to snow, ice, mudslides, fallen trees and downed power lines.
March 17, 2011
Extensive Renovations Completed at Ahwahnee Hotel
After a three week shutdown to allow for extensive renovations to be completed, the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park has reopened today. Restaurants, shops, public spaces, and most of the guest rooms have reopened to the public.
March 11, 2011
Yosemite National Park Announces Merced River Plan Spring Workshops
No abstract supplied.
March 01, 2011
Summer Backpacking Program for Teens in Yosemite National Park offers Academic Enrichment and Wilderness Adventure
No abstract supplied.
February 28, 2011
Yosemite Conservancy Seeks $1.3 Million To Fund Life Changing Youth Programs in Yosemite
No abstract supplied.
February 08, 2011
Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits Available for Reservation Starting March 1
Yosemite National Park will require Day Use Permits seven days per week for climbing the Half Dome cables during the summer 2011 season. Day Use Permits were required Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the 2010 summer season. However, due to high volumes of people on the cables during the non permitted days, the park is instituting the seven day requirement. This is part of a two year interim program designed to address crowding on the cables that has been occurring over the past few years.
February 01, 2011
Yosemite National Park Renovates Historic Post Office
The historic Yosemite Village Post Office, completed in 1925, is receiving new wood shingle siding as part of the park’s efforts to maintain and restore historic buildings. Yosemite National Park crews are currently installing sugar pine shingle siding along the upper level of the building. Once the siding is installed, the crews will paint the shingles dark brown to match the other historic buildings in Yosemite Village.
January 25, 2011
Extensive Renovations Planned for Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park
Three Week Shutdown Includes Work on Fire Detection, Alarm, and Suppression System
January 07, 2011
Yosemite National Park to Waive Entrance Fees for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Weekend
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Yosemite National Park will offer free admission into the park starting Saturday, January 15 through Monday, January 17, 2010. The fee free waiver is for all visitors in honor of the holiday weekend.
December 31, 2010
Highway 140 into Yosemite National Park Reopens After Rockfall
No abstract supplied.
December 30, 2010
Rockfall Closes Highway 140 into Yosemite National Park
At approximately 11:00 a.m. today, December 30, a large rock fell onto Highway 140/El Portal Road blocking all traffic from entering or exiting Yosemite National Park and closing the road. The rock fell approximately one half mile east of Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, just inside the Yosemite National Park boundary. The rock is estimated to be approximately 10-15 feet in height, six feet wide, and four feet deep. There were no injuries or damage to property during the rockfall.
December 29, 2010
Three Yosemite Valley Elementary School Children Given Bravery Awards
No abstract supplied.
December 14, 2010
Three Climbers Rescued on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park
Three rock climbers were rescued yesterday afternoon from the wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, culminating a two day rescue operation. Sarah Land, 24 from Oakhurst, California, Walker Mackey, 25, and Rio Mackey, 23, both from Boulder, Colorado were lowered down the wall of the 7,563 foot granite monolith after spending the night on the wall of El Capitan. Walker and Rio were not injured and Land sustained moderate injuries.
December 13, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Changes to the Interim Program for Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits
Yosemite National Park announces that Day Use Permits to climb the Half Dome cables will be required seven days per week for the 2011 summer season to increase visitor safety on the cables.
December 08, 2010
Yosemite National Park’s Wawona Road Rehabilitation Project Concluding for 2010
No abstract supplied.
December 08, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Availability of the Invasive Plant Management Plan Update Environmental Assessment for Public Review
Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Invasive Plant Management Plan Update (IPMP Update) Environmental Assessment (EA) for a 45-day public review, ending January 30, 2011. The IPMP update builds upon key elements of the existing plan (Invasive Plant Management Plan for Yosemite National Park, NPS 2008) to provide a more adaptive, efficient and effective framework for responding to the growing challenges of managing invasive plants while protecting Yosemite’s natural and cultural resources.
December 08, 2010
Yosemite National Park Participates in 111th Annual Christmas Bird Count
No abstract supplied.
November 30, 2010
Yosemite National Park Invites the Public to Attend a Forum on the Merced River Plan
Yosemite National Park invites the public to attend a Forum on the Merced River Plan (MRP), this Friday, December 3, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
November 29, 2010
Yosemite National Park Volunteers Recognized at the First Annual Yosemite Volunteer Awards Ceremony
The first annual Yosemite Volunteer Awards ceremony took place in September of this year. The ceremony was held to recognize outstanding volunteers who have donated their time, talent, and skills to help improve park facilities.
November 23, 2010
Tioga and Glacier Point Roads Closed for the Season in Yosemite National Park (2010)
The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the season. These roads close each fall and remain closed throughout the winter months until weather conditions permit reopening in the spring next year.
November 05, 2010
Yosemite National Park Receives the 2010 National Park Service National Sustained Park Accessibility Achievement Award
Yosemite National Park has been selected as the recipient of the Fiscal Year 2010 National Park Service (NPS) National Sustained Park Accessibility Achievement Award. The award, which was presented to the Yosemite National Park Accessibility Program, recognizes an individual park that has made “sustained” efforts to comprehensively identify barriers to equal accessibility for persons with disabilities and to implement consistent, on-going action to resolve those barriers.
November 04, 2010
Yosemite National Park Continues Efforts to Restore the Wawona Meadow
Yosemite National Park contains approximately 3,000 meadows that range in elevation from 3,000 feet to 12,000 feet. Each of these plays an integral role in the parks biological diversity, with as many as one third of the park’s plant species located in these meadows. The Wawona Meadow, located in the southern portion of Yosemite National Park, has been severely altered by human activity over the past 60 years. This included the grazing of cattle and horses and an airstrip that was decommissioned in the late 1930’s. The Wawona Ecological Restoration Project, which began in September, is intended to restore the meadow to its natural condition.
October 28, 2010
Yosemite National Park to Waive Fees for Veterans Day (2010)
No abstract supplied.
October 22, 2010
Yosemite National Park Selects Operator for Medical Clinic
No abstract supplied.
October 21, 2010
New Species of Pseudoscorpion Found in Talus Caves in Yosemite National Park
A new species of pseudoscorpion has been discovered in talus caves in Yosemite Valley.
October 21, 2010
Yosemite National Park Begins Pile Burning
No abstract supplied.
October 20, 2010
Poachers Sentenced in Yosemite National Park
In August of 2008, California Fish and Game Wardens received an anonymous report via CalTip about suspected poaching activity in the Virginia Canyon area of Yosemite National Park. Based on this tip, the National Park Service (NPS) and the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) opened a joint investigation. As the investigation progressed, Chad Gierlich, his 14-year old son, his brother Chris Gierlich, and Kyle Narasky were identified as suspects.
October 19, 2010
Yosemite National Park Reschedules Public Site Visit for the Tioga Road Rehabilitation Project
No abstract supplied.
October 08, 2010
Half Dome Cables To Be Taken Down in Yosemite National Park
The Half Dome Cables will be taken down for the season on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. The cables are taken down each October for the fall and winter season. The cables will be put back up in the spring of 2011 as conditions permit.
October 08, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces the End of Fire Season
Yosemite National Park announces the end of the fire season, today, October 8, 2010.
October 07, 2010
Road Construction Delays Extended For One Weekend in Yosemite National Park
Construction delays on the Wawona Road will be extended tomorrow, Friday, October 8 and Sunday, October 10. The nighttime delays, on these two days only, will start at 6:00 p.m. instead of 9:00 p.m. These extended hours of delays are occurring to complete the project by November, 2010. These extended hours only include this Friday, October 8 and this Sunday, October 10. After these two days, work will resume on the road and the existing delays will be in effect.
October 07, 2010
Trails Reopen after Lightning Caused Fires in Yosemite National Park
All trails previously closed in the areas of Harden Lake and Vernon Lake in Yosemite National Park due to lightning caused fires are now reopened.
October 07, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces the Tenaya Lake Area Plan Environmental Assessment To Be Released For Public Review
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announces the Tenaya Lake Area Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) will be available for public review from October 18 to November 17, 2010. The plan addresses a wide range of visitor experiences and facility improvements around this spectacular high-country lake. Thousands of visitors recreate in and around Tenaya Lake during the summer season when the Tioga Road is open.
October 07, 2010
Public Site Visit for the Tioga Road Rehabilitation Project Canceled
No abstract supplied.
October 06, 2010
New Yosemite Streamgage, Weather Station, Webcam to Monitor Merced River
The wraps came off a new streamgage and interpretive station at a popular streamside location in Yosemite National Park today.
October 04, 2010
Yosemite Conservancy Donates $5.9 Million to Yosemite National Park
With Giant Sequoias keeping watch nearby, Yosemite Conservancy donated $5.9 million to Yosemite National Park to preserve and protect park resources and enrich the visitor experience.
September 29, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Site Visit for the Tioga Road Rehabilitation Project
No abstract supplied.
September 29, 2010
Surprise Bus Inspection Conducted in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park, in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), held a surprise inspection for all commercial for hire multiple passenger tour buses in Yosemite National Park last Friday, September 24, 2010. The purpose of this unannounced inspection was to ensure visitor safety through safe operation of tour buses. The goal of these unannounced inspections is to reduce chances of crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving tour buses bringing passengers into the park.
September 23, 2010
Great Gray Owls in Yosemite National Park Believed to be a Unique Subspecies
No abstract supplied.
September 20, 2010
Yosemite National Park Celebrates 120th Birthday on October 1
Yosemite National Park was designated by an Act of Congress on October 1, 1890, making it the third national park in the United States, after Yellowstone (1872) and Sequoia (1890). Friday, October 1, 2010 marks the 120th birthday of the park.
September 15, 2010
Yosemite National Park to Celebrate National Public Lands Day (2010)
On Saturday, September 25, 2010 Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day. In commemoration of this special day, the park will waive park entrance fees for all park visitors.
September 14, 2010
Seventh Annual “Yosemite Facelift” Volunteer Event to be Held in Yosemite National Park September 22-26, 2010
Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the “Yosemite Facelift” being held on Wednesday, September 22 through Sunday, September 26, 2010. This annual event is organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association to help clean up the park after the busy summer season. Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter at various locations in the park, including roadways, in the river corridor, on trials, near climbing routes, and in parking, camping, and lodging areas. Events and presentations honoring Yosemite’s climbing history will be held throughout the weekend.
September 09, 2010
Road Construction Delays Extended in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
August 26, 2010
Lightning Caused Fires in Yosemite National Park Prompt Trail Closures
No abstract supplied.
August 26, 2010
Yosemite National Park Eradicates Mature Marijuana Site
With information obtained from a joint investigation with the United States Forest Service and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, Yosemite National Park Rangers raided a large marijuana cultivation site in El Portal early Tuesday morning, August 24th, and seized 3,657 plants. The site was on land in both Yosemite National Park and the Sierra National Forest. The park worked with Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Detectives, an Officer from Mariposa County Probation, and Park Rangers from Point Reyes National Seashore. The total estimated worth of the seized marijuana is $14.6 million.
August 24, 2010
Lightning Fire in Yosemite Causes Closure of the Tiltill Valley Trail to Lake Vernon
No abstract supplied.
August 19, 2010
Slope Fire Spreading Slowly in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
August 11, 2010
Trails Near Harden Lake Reopen in Yosemite National Park
The Harden Lake area and the trail to Pate Valley from Harden Lake have been reopened. The Harden Lake area was previously closed due to fire activity. Hikers are urged to stay on trails when in the Harden Lake area.
August 10, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces the Completion of Ecological Restoration Projects
No abstract supplied.
August 06, 2010
Lightning Caused Fire in Yosemite National Park Continues to Burn in the Northern Area of the Park, Near Harden Lake
No abstract supplied.
August 06, 2010
Yosemite National Park to Waive Entrance Fees on August 14th and 15th
No abstract supplied.
August 05, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Meetings Regarding the Tuolumne River Plan
No abstract supplied.
August 04, 2010
Yosemite National Park Releases Scenic Vista Management Plan Environmental Assessment for Public Review
Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Scenic Vista Management Plan Environmental Assessment for public review. Public comments regarding the Environmental Assessment will be taken from August 9, 2010 to September 17, 2010. The public is invited to submit written ideas regarding this planning effort. The Scenic Vista Management Plan Environmental Assessment can be downloaded at www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/vista.htm. To learn more about scenic vistas, please visit www.nps.gov/yose/naturescience/scenic-vistas.htm.
July 30, 2010
Yosemite Institute Winter Group Program openings
Yosemite Institute, a campus of NatureBridge, is announcing a unique opportunity for school groups seeking a winter program that combines academic study with physical challenges, team building, and leadership development in the outdoors.
July 29, 2010
New Quarter Launched in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
July 27, 2010
37th Annual Youth Conservation Corps Parents Day Celebrated in Yosemite National Park
On Saturday, July 17, 2010, the Yosemite Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) held their 37th annual Parents Day at Badger Pass in Yosemite National Park. Parents Day marks the half-way point for teenagers participating in the YCC program at Yosemite, and provides an opportunity for parents to see their children spend the day working in the park. The day is concluded with a barbecue prepared by the YCC kitchen crew and served at a gathering at Badger Pass.
July 16, 2010
Yosemite National Park to be Featured in New iPhone Application
Yosemite National Park announces the first mobile application is available for visitors to use on their iPhone. The application will feature the hike to Lower Yosemite Fall, offering multiple locations in which visitors can stop and learn about the surrounding environment. The iPhone / iTouch application features a Global Positioning System (GPS) map which highlights the visitors' location as they walk to Lower Yosemite Fall. The application highlights 22 points of interest with stories of wildlife, the environment, John Muir, floods, fires, and forests. In addition, the application will allow visitors to easily locate the nearest restroom, visitor center, museum, and shuttle bus stops.
July 16, 2010
All Campgrounds Open for the Season in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
July 06, 2010
Yosemite National Park to be Featured on New Quarter
On July 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., the general public is invited to attend a special ceremony to celebrate the launch of the new Yosemite Quarter. This historic special event will take place in front of the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center and the public is highly encouraged to participate in the festivities. There will be live music, special guest speakers, and children under the age of 18 at the event will receive a free Yosemite Quarter to commemorate this special day. There is no charge to attend the event. A specially designed cake featuring the Yosemite Quarter will be served to all participants attending the event.
July 02, 2010
Yosemite National Park Prescribed Burn Successful
No abstract supplied.
July 02, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Meetings and Site Visits
No abstract supplied.
June 30, 2010
Yosemite National Park Extends Public Scoping Period Regarding Visitor Use on Trails Leading to Half Dome and the Half Dome Cables
Yosemite National Park announces the extension of the public scoping period for visitor use on the trail leading to Half Dome and the Half Dome cables. The scoping period has been extended to July 6, 2010. The public is invited to submit written ideas regarding a long term plan for visitor use on the Half Dome cables. The purpose of the plan will be to provide for the long-term stewardship of Half Dome in a manner that is consistent with the 1964 Wilderness Act and the National Park Service Organic Act.
June 30, 2010
Yosemite National Park Expects Busy Fourth of July Weekend
Visitors traveling to Yosemite National Park over the Fourth of July holiday weekend should expect the park to be very busy. The Fourth of July weekend is traditionally one of the busiest weekends of the year.
June 26, 2010
Yosemite National Park Archeologist Laura Kirn Wins Prestigious Award
No abstract supplied.
June 26, 2010
Surprise Bus Inspections Conducted in Yosemite National Park (2010)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and the National Park Service (NPS) held surprise inspections for all commercial for hire multiple passenger tour buses in Yosemite National Park between June 9 and June 20, 2010. The purpose of these unannounced inspections is ensure visitor safety through safe operation of tour buses in an attempt to reduce chances of crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving tour buses bringing passengers to Yosemite National Park.
June 24, 2010
Prescribed Burn Scheduled in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in the western portion of the park near Crane Flat early next week. Ignition of the prescribed fire is dependent on weather conditions. The total prescribed burn area will include 200 acres. Roadside thinning along the Big Oak Flat Road, as well as the ignition of several burn piles, has taken place over the last few years in preparation for this project. Fire engines, water tenders, and fire crews from Yosemite National Park and the U.S. Forest Service will be present during all fire activity. This will be the first prescribed fire of the 2010 fire season.
June 18, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Beginning of 2010 Fire Season
Yosemite fire managers have announced the 2010 Fire Season has begun. Fire season officially begins when seasonal firefighting equipment and personnel are in place, prepared and ready to respond. Firefighters have spent the last week conducting their annual readiness reviews that demonstrate skills and proficiency for fighting fire. In addition, daily weather patterns, temperatures, and moisture levels are closely monitored, which aids in determining if vegetation is within prescription for burning.
June 18, 2010
Yosemite Institute Announces Final Openings for Summer Group Program
No abstract supplied.
June 16, 2010
Cindy Whitten Receives Barry Hance Memorial Award at Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
June 09, 2010
Half Dome Cables Up For The Season on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The cables allowing access for hikers to the summit of Half Dome will be in place and open for the season on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
June 08, 2010
Yosemite Conservancy Connects People with Park
No abstract supplied.
June 08, 2010
A Window to the Past: New Exhibit in Yosemite National Park to Feature Early Visitor Photographs and Souvenirs
A new exhibit entitled “View & Visitors: The Yosemite Experience in the 19th Century,” will open to the public on June 16, 2010. The exhibit, in the Yosemite Valley Museum features paintings, prints, artifacts and ephemera from Yosemite’s early years. An exhibit opening reception will be held on June 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. located in the Yosemite Valley Museum. There is no cost to attend and food and drink will be served at the reception.
June 03, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Fee Free Weekend on June 5-6
No abstract supplied.
June 03, 2010
Yosemite National Park Asks for New Contract Proposals for Operation of an Urgent Care Medical Clinic
No abstract supplied.
June 03, 2010
Tioga Road to Open in Yosemite National Park (2010)
No abstract supplied.
June 03, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Presentations for the Outstandingly Remarkable Values of the Merced River
Yosemite National Park announces a series of presentations regarding the Merced River’s Outstanding Remarkable Values. The park is currently developing a comprehensive management plan for the Merced Wild and Scenic River, in order to protect and enhance its Outstandingly Remarkable Values (ORVs), water quality, and free-flowing condition. These unique, river-related values will be the foundation of the Merced Wild and Scenic Comprehensive Management Plan.
May 27, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Meetings Regarding Scoping for Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan
No abstract supplied.
May 26, 2010
Yosemite National Park Expects Busy Memorial Day Weekend
Visitors to Yosemite National Park over the Memorial Day holiday weekend should expect the park to be busy. People planning trips into the park are strongly encouraged to arrive before 10:00 a.m. or after 2:00 p.m. to avoid long waits at the entrance stations. Visitors may also choose to ride the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System ( www.yarts.com ), which picks up in multiple locations along Highway 140 from Merced and provides multiple drop-off locations throughout Yosemite Valley. Once visitors arrive in the park, they are urged to ride the free shuttle throughout Yosemite Valley, utilize the bike paths, or walk.
May 24, 2010
Yosemite is our backyard enrollment now open
Yosemite Institute, a campus of NatureBridge, is hosting a week-long summer program for local youth that combines physical challenges, team building activities, and adventures in Yosemite.
May 21, 2010
Rock Climber Injured in Accident on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park
California Highway Patrol Assists in Rescue
At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2010, the Yosemite Emergency Dispatch Center received a call regarding a climber that had fallen on a popular climbing route on El Capitan. The climber, a 48 year old male from France, fell approximately 65 feet and sustained head and chest injuries and a loss of consciousness. A second party on the climbing route was able to provide basic emergency medical assistance until Park Rangers arrived.
May 21, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Release of the Badger Pass Ski Lodge Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment
Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Badger Pass Ski Lodge Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review. This rehabilitation project would repair and stabilize deteriorated structural and exterior elements to prevent further damage, and contribute to full rehabilitation of the ski lodge and associated support facilities. In January 2009, Yosemite National Park initiated public scoping and hosted two public meetings to solicit comments. Comments received from the public, tribes, and other agencies have contributed to the development and refinement of a range of alternatives presented in this EA. The EA describes the No Action and three action alternatives, analyzes the potential environmental impacts of each alternative, and includes mitigation measures to avoid or minimize impacts to sensitive resources.
May 20, 2010
Charles Cuvelier named Chief Ranger at Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
May 17, 2010
Yosemite Will Install Solar Panels for Largest Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System in the National Park System
Beginning in June Yosemite National Park will install a large-scale solar panel project at El Portal that will accommodate a 539-kilowatt photovoltaic generation system with $4.4 million received under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
May 13, 2010
Yosemite National Park Opens Public Scoping Period Regarding Visitor Use on the Half Dome Cables
Yosemite National Park announces the opening of the public scoping period for visitor use on the Half Dome cables. The scoping period will run from May 26, 2010 to June 25, 2010. The public is invited to submit written ideas regarding a long term plan for visitor use on the Half Dome cables. The purpose of the plan will be to provide for the long-term stewardship of Half Dome in a manner that is consistent with the 1964 Wilderness Act and the National Park Service Organic Act.
April 20, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces the Extension of the Public Scoping for the Invasive Plant Management Plan
No abstract supplied.
April 14, 2010
Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Park Week and Earth Day with Special Programs and Activities (2010)
No abstract supplied.
April 06, 2010
Yosemite National Park Receives $1.3 Million to Improve Transportation System
No abstract supplied.
April 05, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Signing of a Record of Decision for the Yosemite Environmental Education Center
National Park Service Acting Pacific West Regional Director George Turnbull signed the Record of Decision today for the Yosemite Environmental Education Center Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).
March 30, 2010
Road Construction to Cause Delays in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
March 25, 2010
America the Beautiful Quarters Program Features Yosemite National Park on New 2010 Quarter
In a ceremony in Washington, D.C. yesterday, United States Mint Director Ed Moy, Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar, National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, and other officials unveiled the designs for the first five coins in the new America the Beautiful quarter series. The America the Beautiful Quarters Program is a multi-year initiative to honor 56 national parks and other national sites in each state, the District of Colombia, and U.S. territories.
March 25, 2010
Mariposa Grove Road to Open in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
March 23, 2010
Seventeen Year Old Hiker Injured in Yosemite National Park
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010, the Yosemite Emergency Dispatch Center received a call regarding a collapsed hiker on the Upper Yosemite Fall Trail. The hiker, a 17-year old student from Upland, California, was on a hiking trip with the Yosemite Institute. He was with a group of approximately eight students, with several adult chaperones and instructors. This hike is a regular part of the curriculum experienced by the students of the Yosemite Institute, a week-long residential environmental education program.
March 18, 2010
Yosemite National Park Opens Public Scoping Period For Invasive Plant Management Plan Update
No abstract supplied.
March 09, 2010
The Yosemite Fund to Raise $1 million for "Youth in Yosemite" Programs to Cultivate Future Park Stewards
The Yosemite Fund is seeking $1 million for youth programs to cultivate future park stewards through hands-on experience in Yosemite National Park.
March 04, 2010
The Ansel Adams Gallery® Awarded New Concession Contract in Yosemite National Park
Best's Studio, Inc. doing business as The Ansel Adams Gallery® in Yosemite National Park, was the awarded a new 10-year concession contract that became effective March 1, 2010. The Ansel Adams Gallery® has been operating in the park since 1902, making them the oldest, family owned and operated concessioner in the National Park Service. The Ansel Adams Gallery® is a photographic and art business with an emphasis on Ansel Adams and the history of art and photography in Yosemite.
February 26, 2010
Yosemite Institute Summer Group Program Registration Opens
Yosemite Institute, a campus of NatureBridge, announces a unique opportunity today for groups seeking a summer program that combines academic study with physical challenges, team building activities, and service projects.
February 25, 2010
Yosemite Association Announces Full Roster of Educational Outdoor Adventures for 2010
Yosemite Outdoor Adventures offer interactive and fun-based learning experiences that appeal to all interests in the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Guided naturalist hikes to lesser-known destinations, Half Dome treks, family camping programs, plein air art and backpack courses are just a sampling of the wide range of affordable learning adventures offered by the acclaimed non-profit organization, Yosemite Association (YA) during 2010.
February 25, 2010
Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits Available March 1
No abstract supplied.
February 23, 2010
Yosemite Institute Summer Field Research Program Registration Opens (2010)
No abstract supplied.
February 22, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Scoping for the Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Project
Yosemite National Park is initiating public scoping for the Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Project. Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) will be coordinated through development of an environmental assessment (EA). The public scoping period for the EA will open on Thursday, February 25, 2010 and will extend through Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Public scoping comments will be used to assist the park in developing a range of reasonable and feasible alternatives that meet the purpose and need, including a no action alternative, and then analyzing the environmental effects of each alternative.
February 10, 2010
Kathleen Morse Selected as Chief of Planning at Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
February 02, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping on the Tioga Road Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment
No abstract supplied.
January 29, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Interim Program for Half Dome Day Use Permits to Address Visitor Safety
No abstract supplied.
January 29, 2010
Yosemite National Park Releases Documents Pertaining to Park Plans
The Department of the Interior /National Park Service (NPS), the Friends of Yosemite Valley (FOYV), and the Mariposans for the Environment and Responsible Government (MERG) announced the completion of a formal Settlement Agreement last September regarding the litigation on the Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP). The settlement resolved the decade long litigation on Merced River planning that began in 2000, and also resolved the complaint challenging the Yosemite Valley Plan (YVP).
January 23, 2010
Roads Reopen in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
January 23, 2010
All Roads Within Yosemite National Park Are Now Open
All roads within Yosemite National Park, including from Yosemite West to Wawona on Highway 41 (Wawona Road), are now open. The Badger Pass Road and the Badger Pass Ski Area are also open.
January 22, 2010
Yosemite National Park Temporarily Closes All Roads
All roads leading into Yosemite Valley are temporarily closed due to snow, ice, and fallen trees. Highways 41 (Wawona Road) and 120 (Big Oak Flat Road) into Yosemite National Park are closed at this time due to snowy and icy conditions. Additionally, Highway 140 (El Portal Road) into Yosemite Valley is temporarily closed due to fallen trees on the roadway. The Badger Pass Road and the Hetch Hetchy Road are also closed at this time.
January 22, 2010
All Roads in Yosemite National Park to Remain Closed Through the Evening
No abstract supplied.
January 21, 2010
Yosemite National Park Announces Release of the Yosemite Environmental Education Center Final Environmental Impact Statement
Yosemite National Park announces the availability of the Yosemite Environmental Education Center Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for public review.
January 08, 2010
Yosemite National Park Recorded 3.9 Million Visitors in 2009
Yosemite National Park received 3,866,970 visitors in 2009. This marks the highest level of visitation in the park since 1996.
December 21, 2009
Tom Medema Selected as Chief of Interpretation and Education at Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
December 18, 2009
Yosemite National Park Announces Release of the Parkwide Communication Data Network Environmental Assessment
No abstract supplied.
December 18, 2009
Yosemite Association Announces Exciting Roster of Winter Outdoor Adventures for 2010
Yosemite Outdoor Adventures offer interactive and fun-based learning experiences that appeal to all interests in the winter wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Guided naturalist hikes on snowshoes, a winter ecology program at the cozy Ostrander Hut, assisting rangers with a snow survey, two winter photography courses, and a series of moonlight snowshoe programs are just a sampling of the wide range of affordable learning adventures offered by the acclaimed non-profit organization, Yosemite Association (YA) during 2010.
December 01, 2009
Tioga and Glacier Point Roads Closed for the Season in Yosemite National Park
The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite are closed for the season. These roads close each fall and remain closed throughout the winter months until weather conditions permit reopening in the spring next year.
November 23, 2009
Yosemite National Park Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing Person
Yosemite National Park Rangers are asking the public's assistance in locating a missing person, who was last seen in Yosemite National Park on November 6, 2009.
November 23, 2009
Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson wins National Freeman Tilden Award
Shelton Johnson, Interpretive Park Ranger at Yosemite National Park has been selected as a recipient of the 2009 Freeman Tilden Award for excellence in interpretation.
November 17, 2009
Yosemite National Park Extends Merced River Plan Public Scoping Period Another 60 Days
Yosemite National Park is extending the public scoping period for the Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (MRP/EIS).
November 05, 2009
Yosemite National Park to Waive Fees for Veterans Day
No abstract supplied.
October 29, 2009
Glacier Point Road Construction Delays Extended
The Glacier Point Road construction delays will be extended through Saturday, October 31 and Saturday November 7, 2009 in order to complete paving on the road.
October 26, 2009
$5.8 Million Donated to Yosemite National Park by The Yosemite Fund
Yosemite National Park’s meadows, trails and wildlife are better off thanks to a $5.8 million contribution by the nonprofit Yosemite Fund.
October 22, 2009
Tioga and Glacier Point Roads Reopen in Yosemite
The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park have reopened. The roads were closed earlier this week due to snow and icy conditions.
October 21, 2009
Yosemite National Park Employee Receives Prestigious Accessibility Award
Branch Chief for Interpretive Services in Yosemite National Park, Mary Kline, was the recipient of a National Park Service (NPS) National Accessibility Achievement Award in the “Programmatic Accessibility Achievement” category.
October 20, 2009
Glacier Point Road and Tioga Road Closed / Half Dome Cables Down for Season
The Glacier Point and Tioga Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed due to snow and ice on the roadways.
October 15, 2009
Fire Season Ends in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park announces the end of the fire season, tomorrow, October 16th, 2009.
October 14, 2009
Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis Visit Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
October 14, 2009
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping Meetings for the New Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan
Yosemite National Park Acting Superintendent Dave Uberuaga announces a series of public scoping meetings for the new Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan.
September 30, 2009
Half Dome Overlook Makeover Completed in Yosemite National Park
For many visitors to Yosemite National Park, Half Dome Overlook is their first chance to stop and see the Valley’s iconic features: Half Dome framed perfectly between the granite walls of El Capitan and the cliffs of Glacier Point.
September 30, 2009
Yosemite Merced River Litigation Settled After 10 Years
No abstract supplied.
September 24, 2009
Yosemite National Park to Celebrate National Public Lands Day
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Yosemite National Park, and all other National Park sites, will offer free admission this Saturday, September 26, 2009.
September 17, 2009
Sixth Annual "Yosemite Facelift" Volunteer Event to be Held in Yosemite National Park September 23-27, 2009
Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the “Yosemite Facelift” September 23-27, 2009.
September 09, 2009
All Roads Open in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
September 07, 2009
Yosemite National Park to Re-Open Big Oak Flat Road at 5:00 pm Tuesday, September 8
Yosemite National Park Acting Superintendent Dave Uberuaga announces that the Big Oak Flat Road from Crane Flat to the El Portal Road will re-open at 5:00 pm Tuesday, September 8.
September 05, 2009
Tioga Pass Road and Segments of Big Oak Flat Road to Re-open
Through travel between Groveland and Lee Vining Possible
September 04, 2009
Public Scoping Meeting for the Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan Announced (for September 22)
A public scoping meeting for the Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22nd from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in the Underlounge at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Valley.
September 03, 2009
Yosemite National Park Remains Open for the Holiday Weekend
Big Meadow Fire 70% Contained
September 03, 2009
Foresta Residents and Homeowner Re- Entry
The evacuation order for the community of Foresta will be lifted at 10:00 AM Friday, September 4, 2009.
September 02, 2009
Big Meadow Fire Suppression Efforts Continue
Road Closures in Effect Through the Holiday Weekend
September 01, 2009
Evacuations Lifted for Yosemite View Lodge and El Portal Residents
Closure of Big Oak Flat Road and a Portion of the Tioga Road to Through Traffic
September 01, 2009
Yosemite National Park Employee Dies in Climbing Accident
Jeff Maurer, a Wildlife Biologist at Yosemite National Park, died Sunday, August 30, after falling from the Third Pillar, a technical rock climbing route on Mount Dana.
August 31, 2009
Significant Progress Made on Big Meadow Fire - UPDATED
No abstract supplied.
August 31, 2009
Public Scoping Meeting for the Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan Announced
A public scoping meeting for the Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in the Underlounge at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Valley.
August 30, 2009
Tioga Road Access Restricted Due to Big Meadow Fire
No abstract supplied.
August 29, 2009
Suppression Efforts Continue for Big Meadow Fire
No abstract supplied.
August 28, 2009
Minimal Growth in Big Meadow Fire
No abstract supplied.
August 27, 2009
Ahwahnee Hotel to Reopen in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
August 27, 2009
Big Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park Continues to Grow
No abstract supplied.
August 26, 2009
Several Moderately Small Rockfalls Occur in Yosemite National Park
Ahwahnee Hotel Temporarily Closed as a Precaution
August 26, 2009
Yosemite National Park Extends Merced River Plan Public Scoping Period
Yosemite National Park is extending the public scoping period for the Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (MRP/EIS).
August 25, 2009
Poaching Suspects Charged in Yosemite National Park
After an extensive investigation, three individuals face multiple federal charges for poaching within Yosemite National Park.
August 21, 2009
Prescribed Fire Planned in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in Big Meadow in the community of Foresta next Wednesday August 26, 2009. The total burn area will include 90 acres, pending weather conditions and air quality.
August 21, 2009
Yosemite National Park Eradicates Marijuana Garden
Yosemite National Park Rangers and National Park Service Agents, with assistance from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, eradicated 4,735 marijuana plants valued at nearly $19 million from within the park yesterday.
August 19, 2009
Local Fisherman Dies in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
August 03, 2009
Yosemite National Park Announces Initial Data Collection and Planning for The Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan
No abstract supplied.
July 23, 2009
Yosemite National Park Celebrates Arrival of Hybrid Tractors Used in Yosemite Valley Floor Tours
No abstract supplied.
July 17, 2009
Yosemite National Park Extends Merced River Plan Public Scoping 90 Days
Current Public Scoping Meetings Postponed
July 10, 2009
Yosemite National Park Archeologist Laura Kirn Wins Prestigious Award from Goucher College
Yosemite National Park Archeologist Laura Kirn was selected as the 2009 winner of the Goucher College Master of Arts in Historic Preservation Alumnae Prize (MAHP) as the outstanding first year student in the historic preservation graduate program.
July 09, 2009
Yosemite National Park hosts Public Site Visits for the Communication Data Network EA
No abstract supplied.
July 08, 2009
Update on Managed Fires in Yosemite National Park (July 8, 2009)
Activity on the Grouse and Harden fires in Yosemite National Park has slowed significantly with the fires reaching the established boundaries that managers planned for the incidents. The Grouse Fire is three miles southwest of Yosemite Valley and north of Glacier Point Road. The Grouse Fire is 3,029 acres and 93 percent contained. The Harden Fire on the north side of the park, west of Harden Lake and northwest of White Wolf is currently 1,661 acres and 95 percent contained.
July 08, 2009
Tuolumne River Plan Summer Workshops and Open Houses to Take Place in Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
July 05, 2009
Lightning Caused Fires Continue to Burn in Yosemite National Park (July 5, 2009)
While thousands of visitors came to experience the beauty of Yosemite National Park July 4, fire personnel continued to manage the Grouse and Harden fires in the Park. The Grouse Fire is three miles southwest of Yosemite Valley and north of Glacier Point Road. The Grouse Fire is 2,300 acres and 50 percent contained. The Harden Fire on the north side of the park, west of Harden Lake and northwest of White Wolf is currently 1,594 acres and 75 percent contained.
July 04, 2009
Lightning Caused Fires Continue to Burn in Yosemite National Park (July 4, 2009)
The Grouse and Harden fires continue to grow moderately in two areas of Yosemite National Park. The Grouse Fire is approximately 2160 acres, three miles southwest of Yosemite Valley and north of Glacier Point Road. The Harden Fire on the north side of the park, west of Harden Lake and northwest of White Wolf is currently 1120 acres. On Friday, the Central Sierra Type II Incident Management Team began managing the Grouse Fire.
July 02, 2009
Yosemite National Park Reopens Public Scoping for the New Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan
Yosemite National Park is reopening public scoping for planning and environmental impact analysis for a new Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (NMRP/EIS). Public scoping comments will be accepted through August 29, 2009. Scoping comments submitted when the National Park Service (NPS) first initiated public scoping on March 28, 2007 are still valid and do not need to be resubmitted.
July 02, 2009
El Portal Market Reopens in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
July 02, 2009
Yosemite National Park Prepares for Busy Fourth of July Weekend
The Fourth of July is one of the busiest weekends in Yosemite National Park. The park estimates that up to 50,000 visitors will visit and pass through Yosemite over the extended holiday weekend. The increase in visitors can lead to traffic congestion during midday. Visitors are encouraged to come into the park as early in the day to avoid any delays. All park campsites under the reservation system have been sold out. However, there are a limited number of first-come, first-served campsites available throughout the park. It is anticipated that these sites will be full by the beginning of the weekend.
July 02, 2009
Update on Managed Fires in Yosemite National Park
The Grouse and Harden fires in Yosemite National Park continue to progress toward the management boundaries that managers have identified for the fires. The Grouse Fire (1163 acres), lightning-caused on May 30 and is located about three miles southwest of Yosemite Valley and north of Glacier Point Road. The Harden Fire (520 acres), started by lightning June 8, is on the north side of the park, west of Harden Lake and northwest of White Wolf.
July 01, 2009
Lightning Caused Fires Continue to Burn in Yosemite National Park
Some Trails Closed due to Fires
June 25, 2009
Rescued Park Visitors Return to Yosemite to Present Plaque to Park Ranger
No abstract supplied.
June 22, 2009
Yosemite National Park Ranger Saves Lives of Two Park Visitors
No abstract supplied.
June 18, 2009
Yosemite Art Exhibit to Feature Diverse Works by Artists-in-Residence
A unique art exhibit is opening on June 20, 2009 at the Yosemite Museum Gallery. The exhibit features work from seven professional artists, all part of the Artists-in-Residence program.
June 17, 2009
Barry Hance Memorial Award given in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
June 17, 2009
Glacier Point Road Rehabilitation Project to Begin in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park will be reconstructing part of the Glacier Point Road beginning this Monday, June 22, 2009. Work will consist of the rehabilitation, restoration, and resurfacing of the road, including repaving and drainage improvements to include 5.1 miles of the road from the Chinquapin intersection to Badger Pass Ski area. Additionally, there will be work on the Wawona Road (Hwy. 41) near the Chinquapin intersection.
June 15, 2009
Missing Employee Found Dead in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
June 14, 2009
Victim of Half Dome Fatality Identified
No abstract supplied.
June 13, 2009
Hiker Fatality on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
June 10, 2009
Surprise Bus Inspections Conducted in Yosemite National Park
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and the National Park Service (NPS) held a surprise inspection for all commercial for hire multiple passenger tour buses in the park today. The purpose of these unannounced inspections is ensure visitor safety through safe operation of tour buses in an attempt to reduce chances of crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving tour buses bringing passengers to Yosemite National Park.
June 03, 2009
Yosemite National Park Celebrates the 130th Anniversary of the Yosemite Chapel
The Yosemite Chapel, located in Yosemite Valley, will be celebrating its 130th anniversary this Sunday, June 7.
June 02, 2009
Yosemite National Park Invites the Public to Community Safety Day
Safety events will focus on community health, community safety, wilderness safety, and emergency services
May 19, 2009
Tioga Road to Open in Yosemite National Park (2009)
Visitors urged to take safety precautions for upcoming Memorial Day Weekend
May 19, 2009
Yosemite National Park Rangers Search for Missing Woman
Yosemite National Park is seeking assistance in locating a missing woman who was last seen below the Vernal Fall footbridge at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009.
May 18, 2009
Yosemite National Park Receives the Chancellors Medal from University of California, Merced
On May 16, 2009, University of California, Merced (UC Merced) Chancellor Sung-Mo “Steve” Kang presented the Chancellor’s Medal, the highest award given by a UC Chancellor, to Yosemite National Park. This is the first time the Chancellors Award has been given to an organization, rather than an individual. The award was given to Yosemite National Park for excellence in collaborative partnership of several programs offered at UC Merced designed to inspire academic leadership, field study, and experimental learning in Yosemite National Park.
May 15, 2009
Half Dome Cables in Place in Yosemite National Park (2009)
The cables allowing trail access for hikers to the summit of Half Dome are up and open for the season today, May 15, 2009.
May 08, 2009
Glacier Point Road Open in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
May 08, 2009
Yosemite National Park Announces the availability of the Yosemite Institute Environmental Education Campus Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Public Review
The Yosemite Institute (YI), a National Park Service (NPS) non-profit park partner, has provided environmental education programs in Yosemite since 1971 at its Crane Flat campus. Most of the campus structures and utilities are over 60 years old, energy inefficient, and difficult to retrofit to achieve modern standards for health, safety, and accessibility. The campus can accommodate only a fraction of the students in the program; the remainder must be based elsewhere in the park, in commercial lodging. To address these issues, YI and the NPS are considering options to provide better facilities by redeveloping the existing campus, or constructing a new campus at Henness Ridge, and restoring Crane Flat to natural conditions.
May 01, 2009
Thomas Hill Exhibit at Yosemite Opens to the Public on Friday, May 8
The Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio now features a display about Thomas Hill Thanks to Contributions from Yosemite Fund Donors
April 24, 2009
Ken Burns visits Yosemite National Park to preview his latest film: NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA
No abstract supplied.
April 08, 2009
Ahwiyah Point Rockfall Size Estimated
On March 28, 2009, a large rockfall occurred from Ahwiyah Point near Half Dome. Rocks fell roughly 1,800 feet, knocking down hundreds of trees and burying hundreds of feet of trail on the southern portion of the Mirror Lake Loop Trail. The impact generated ground shaking equivalent to a magnitude 2.4 earthquake. Numerous smaller rockfalls have occurred from Ahwiyah Point since the initial rockfall on March 28. There were no injuries or structures affected.
March 17, 2009
Yosemite Institute Summer Field Research Program registration opens
Two Week Long Course Offers Teens Personal and Intellectual Challenges
February 24, 2009
Korean Climber Rescued from Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
A Korean mountaineer was rescued from Half Dome today at approximately 8:30am after being swept downhill in an avalanche yesterday afternoon.
February 24, 2009
Korean Climber Caught in Avalanche on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Early contact with the approximately 40 year old mountaineer indicates that he is alert and responsive
February 19, 2009
Poacher Successfully Prosecuted in Yosemite National Park
Hunters Urged to be Aware of Park Boundary
February 10, 2009
Amgen Bicycle Tour of California Coming to Yosemite Area
The largest cycling event in America, the 2009 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding, recently expanded, 750-mile course from Sacramento to Escondido from February 14-22, 2009. For the first time, the Tour will be passing through the Yosemite National Park area with the course going through the gateway communities of Mariposa and Oakhurst. The Yosemite portion, Stage 4, will occur midday on Wednesday, February 18.
January 30, 2009
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping for the Scenic Vista Management Plan Environmental Assessment
Yosemite National Park is announcing the public scoping period for the Scenic Vista Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA). Public scoping comments will be used to assist the park in developing a range of reasonable and feasible project alternatives that meet the purpose and need, including a no action alternative, and then analyzing the environmental effects of each alternative. A 30-day public scoping period for this EA will open on February 12, 2009 and will extend through March 13, 2009. Written comments should be postmarked no later than March 13, 2009 .
December 22, 2008
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping for the Rehabilitation of the Badger Pass Ski Lodge Environmental Assessment
Yosemite National Park is announcing the public scoping period for the Badger Pass Ski Lodge Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA). Public scoping comments will be used to assist the park in developing a range of reasonable and feasible project alternatives that meet the purpose and need, including a no action alternative, and then analyzing the environmental effects of each alternative. A 30-day public scoping period for this EA will open on January 14, 2009 and will extend through February 13, 2009. Written comments should be postmarked no later than February 13, 2009.
December 15, 2008
Tioga Road and Glacier Point Roads Close for the Winter Season in Yosemite National Park
The Tioga Road and the Glacier Point Road have closed for the winter season due to snow and icy conditions.
December 12, 2008
Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Members Celebrate a Year of National Service in 2008
On December 9th, twenty-seven Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) members celebrated their efforts which restored 2000 acres of habitat, conducted ecological monitoring on over 340 sites, educated over 17,200 individuals, and engaged over 2600 volunteers in 2008. At the graduation ceremony, members recounted the highlights of their year of national service for the Sierra Nevada and received accolades and thanks for all their great work. Here in Yosemite, one member, Brittany Woiderski, graduated after completing two years with the program.
December 08, 2008
Acting Superintendents Selected for Yosemite and Mount Rainier National Parks
David "Dave" Uberuaga (You burr ah gah) will serve as acting superintendent of Yosemite National Park, Calif, beginning January 4, 2009. He arrives at the park as Superintendent Mike Tollefson retires from federal service.
November 21, 2008
Geologic Assessment of Recent Rockfalls in Curry Village Completed
On October 7 and 8, 2008, two rockfalls occurred in Yosemite Valley, affecting the Curry Village area. This resulted in the temporary closure of many of the visitor accommodations until a thorough geologic assessment could be completed. During this time, National Park Service (NPS) geologists, in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey, and other national and international scientists, conducted extensive investigation and study of rockfalls that have occurred in the area above Curry Village using the latest scientific mapping and computer modeling techniques. The analysis has shown that approximately 6,000 cubic meters of rock were involved in the events.
November 20, 2008
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping
Yosemite National Park is announcing the public scoping period for the Parkwide Data Communication Network Environmental Assessment (EA). Public scoping comments will be used to assist the park in developing a range of reasonable and feasible project alternatives that meet the purpose and need, including a no action alternative, and analyzes the environmental effects of each. A 45 day public scoping period for this EA will open on November 12, 2008 and will run until December 26, 2008. Written comments should be postmarked no later than December 26, 2008.
November 20, 2008
Glacier Point Road to Open in Yosemite National Park (November 21, 2008)
The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will open for all vehicles on Friday, November 21, 2008, at 8:00 a.m.
November 14, 2008
Yosemite Association Announces Exciting Roster of Winter Outdoor Adventures for 2009
Every weekend, affordable, interactive and fun-based learning experiences appeal to all interests in the winter wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Guided naturalist hikes on snowshoes, a winter ecology program at the cozy Ostrander Hut, assisting rangers with a snow survey, two winter photography courses, and a series of moonlight snowshoe programs are just a sampling of the wide range of affordable learning adventures offered by the acclaimed non-profit organization, Yosemite Association (YA) at the start of 2009.
November 13, 2008
Yosemite National Park Wins Prestigious Award for Deaf Services
No abstract supplied.
November 04, 2008
2008 Fire Season Concludes in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
October 31, 2008
Yosemite National Park Announces The Tioga Trailheads Project
Yosemite National Park is preparing a Tioga Trailheads Environmental Assessment (EA) to provide corridor-wide trailhead design guidelines; to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources; and to improve visitor safety, access, and enjoyment. This project will consider alternative means to improve traffic and pedestrian travel patterns, way-finding, accessibility, interpretation, picnicking facilities, food storage, and waste management.
October 30, 2008
Tioga Road to close in Yosemite National Park
With the arrival of the first winter storm of the season, the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will close this evening at 7:00 p.m. The storm is bringing rain to the Sierra Nevada region with significant snowfall expected at higher elevations.
October 24, 2008
Historic Tunnel View Overlook Makeover Completed in Yosemite National Park
Secretary of the Interior Kempthorne Dedicates First Centennial Initiative Project
October 14, 2008
Rockfall in Yosemite National Park
Minor injuries and several cabins destroyed in significant rockfall event
October 14, 2008
Yosemite National Park Cautions Poachers
No abstract supplied.
October 02, 2008
Yosemite National Park Announces Signing of the Invasive Plant Management Plan
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Michael J. Tollefson announced the signing of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on September 19, 2008 for the Invasive Plant Management Plan for Yosemite National Park Environmental Assessment (EA).
September 19, 2008
Fifth Annual "Yosemite Facelift" Volunteer Event to be Held in Yosemite National Park September 24 - 28, 2008
Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the "Yosemite Facelift" September 24-28, 2008. This annual event is organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association to help clean up the park after the long and busy summer season. Volunteers are needed to pick up litter at various locations in Yosemite National Park including on roadways, in the river corridor, on trails, near climbing routes, and in parking, camping, and lodging areas. Events and presentations honoring Yosemite’s climbing history will be held throughout the weekend.
September 19, 2008
Yosemite National Park to Waive Entrance Fee in Celebration of National Public Lands Day and to Honor Newly Naturalized Citizens
No abstract supplied.
September 12, 2008
Yosemite National Park to Begin Fall Prescribed Fire Program
No abstract supplied.
August 29, 2008
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping Period for The Tenaya Lake Area Plan
No abstract supplied.
August 22, 2008
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Named New President of The Yosemite Fund
Mike Tollefson to lead successful nonprofit that raises funds to improve Yosemite National Park
August 14, 2008
Postage Stamp Unveiled in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
August 14, 2008
Yosemite National Park Invites Public To Open House (August 2008)
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium.
August 06, 2008
Full Electrical Power Restored to Yosemite National Park
Telegraph Fire 100% Contained
July 27, 2008
Yosemite National Park Remains Fully Open During Telegraph Fire
Roads and facilities in Yosemite National Park remain open with limited impacts in Yosemite Valley due to the Telegraph Fire burning in Midpines, CA.
July 21, 2008
Yosemite National Park And Yosemite Institute Partner for Innovative Field Research Course
The Yosemite Institute and Yosemite National Park will host 18 high school students from across the United States to initiate the Yosemite Institute’s Summer Research course.
July 17, 2008
Yosemite National Park Invites Public To Open House (July 30, 2008)
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium.
June 11, 2008
Search Continues for Missing Visitor in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park staff continues to search today for Esmin Garmendia-Barrios.
June 11, 2008
Missing Visitor Found in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
June 10, 2008
Search Underway for Missing Person in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
June 09, 2008
Search Begins for Missing Hiker in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park staff began the search today for Ssmyn (Ess-meen”) Barrios.
June 04, 2008
Yosemite National Park Announces the Public Comment Period for the Invasive Plant Management Plan Environmental Assessment
The public comment period for the Invasive Plant Management Plan Environmental Assessment will open on Friday, June 13, 2008 and will run through Sunday, July 13, 2008.
May 19, 2008
Tioga Road to Open in Yosemite National Park (2008)
Visitors urged to take safety precautions for upcoming Memorial Day Weekend
May 15, 2008
Yosemite National Park Rangers Honored With Valor Awards from the Department of the Interior
Nine Yosemite rangers received Valor Awards from Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne at the 65th Annual Honor Awards Convocation in Washington DC on May 13, 2008.
May 08, 2008
School Bus Collision Causes Minor to Moderate Injuries in Yosemite National Park
Two school busses headed toward Yosemite Valley from the Yellow Middle School in Newman, California collided today in a rear end collision.
April 29, 2008
Glacier Point Road to Open in Yosemite National Park (2008)
Road to Mariposa Grove Opened April 26, 2008; Tioga Road Plowing Progressing Well
April 24, 2008
Historic Tunnel View Overlook Rehabilitation to Begin as First Centennial Project in Yosemite National Park
The historic Tunnel View Overlook will receive a much-needed makeover thanks to the National Park Service Centennial Initiative and partnership with The Yosemite Fund.
April 21, 2008
El Portal Market Burns in Yosemite National Park
Historic building a park fixture since 1934
April 17, 2008
Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Park Week and Earth Day with Special Programs and Activities
President George W. Bush has proclaimed April 19- 27, 2008 as National Park Week and encourages everyone to enjoy the natural wonders and inspirational history found in parks across the country.
April 10, 2008
Yosemite National Park to be Featured on New Travel Channel Show
No abstract supplied.
April 08, 2008
Spring Prescribed Fire Program to Begin in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
April 07, 2008
El Portal Market Concessions Contract Awarded in Yosemite National Park
The National Park Service has awarded a concession contact for year-round operation and management of the El Portal Market, a grocery and general merchandise store located within the El Portal Administrative Site adjacent to Yosemite National Park.
February 05, 2008
Search Underway for Missing Snowboarders Near Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
February 05, 2008
Snowboarders Found in Yosemite National Park
Three snowboarders, missing since Monday afternoon, were located by helicopter spotters at around 2:00pm near the South Fork of the Merced River.
January 29, 2008
Yosemite National Park Welcomes Malidoma Patrice Some, PhD. for Black History Month Celebration
Public Invited to Free February 6th Event at the El Portal Community Hall,
Dinner at 6:30, Presentation at 7:00 pm
January 29, 2008
Yosemite National Park Managers Invite Public to Tuolumne Planning Workshop in Yosemite Valley
No abstract supplied.
January 23, 2008
Yosemite National Park Invites Public to User Capacity Symposium
Symposium designed to address user capacity issues in national parks and other public lands, including implications for Yosemite National Park's future park planning efforts
January 17, 2008
Yosemite National Park Announces Launch of Oral History Project
Participants sought for recorded sessions to document Yosemite area history currently titled "I Remember Yosemite…"
January 17, 2008
Yosemite National Park Invites Public to Open House (January 2008)
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on January 30, 2008 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium.
January 03, 2008
Yosemite National Park Announces Opening of Public Scoping for Vogelsang Backcountry Utilities Improvement Project
Project will be accompanied by an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes the environmental effects of a range of project alternatives
December 10, 2007
El Portal Road Reconstruction Hours Announced in Yosemite National Park
The El Portal Road is a park road that begins at the western boundary of Yosemite National Park. It begins at the eastern end of California State Highway 140 and continues 7.5 miles east to the Pohono Bridge.
December 07, 2007
Winter Conditions Close the Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road For the Season in Yosemite National Park
Winter conditions bring the opportunity for a variety of cold- weather activities, including snow-shoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, ice skating, and winter hiking and backcountry use.
November 30, 2007
"Holiday in the National Parks" Celebrated at the White House
Yosemite National Park Ornament Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree
November 14, 2007
Wildland Fires Continue to Expand in Yosemite National Park
Fires are being managed for resource benefit and community safety
November 09, 2007
Photography Exhibit Opening in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
November 07, 2007
Lightning-Caused Fires Managed for Public Safety and Resource Benefit in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
October 23, 2007
El Portal Market Contract Available in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
October 04, 2007
Half Dome Cables Scheduled to Come Down for Season in Yosemite National Park
The cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park are scheduled to be taken down on October 15, 2007, weather permitting.
October 03, 2007
Marijuana Cultivation Sites Eradicated in Merced River Drainage
No abstract supplied.
September 26, 2007
Yosemite National Park to Waive Entrance Fee in Celebration of National Public Lands Day
All National Park Service sites, including Yosemite National Park, will offer free visitor admission on September 29, 2007 for National Public Lands Day.
September 25, 2007
Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest Announce Public Review and Comment Period for Hetch Hetchy Communication System Upgrade Project Environmental Assessment/Initial Study
Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest announce the public comment period for the Environmental Assessment/Initial Study (EA/IS) for the Hetch Hetchy Communication System Upgrade Project. The EA/IS outlines a range of feasible project alternatives, including a no action alternative, and analyzes the environmental effects of each. The public review and comment period for the EA/IS will open from October 2, 2007 to November 2, 2007. Written comments must be postmarked no later than November 2, 2007.
September 21, 2007
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Review Period for the Tunnel View Overlook Environmental Assessment
No abstract supplied.
September 19, 2007
Fourth Annual "Yosemite Facelift" Volunteer Event to be Held in Yosemite National Park September 26-30, 2007
Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the "Yosemite Facelift" September 26-30, 2007. This annual event is organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association to help clean up the park after the long and busy summer season. Volunteers are needed to pick up litter at various locations in Yosemite National Park including on roadways, in the river corridor, on trails, near climbing routes, and in parking, camping, and lodging areas. Events and presentations honoring Yosemite's climbing history will be held throughout the weekend.
September 18, 2007
Missing Hiker Found in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
September 18, 2007
Yosemite National Park Invites Public To Open House (September 2007)
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium.
September 16, 2007
Search Underway for Missing Hiker in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
September 05, 2007
Bald and Babcock Wildland Fire Use Fires Grow in Yosemite National Park
The Bald and Babcock Fires are the largest and most active of the several lightning-caused fires currently burning in Yosemite National Park.
August 14, 2007
Marijuana Gardens Raided in Yosemite National Park
On Monday, August 13, 2007, Yosemite National Park Rangers located and seized 7,428 mature marijuana plants from three gardens in the park related to the same growing operation. The value of the marijuana plants is estimated at about $22 million.
August 14, 2007
Missing Woman Found Dead in Yosemite National Park
The search for a missing woman in Yosemite National Park ended on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 when her body was located in the Echo Creek drainage, a rugged wilderness area southwest of Tuolumne Meadows.
August 08, 2007
Yosemite National Park Welcomes Ford Transportation Interns
Tomoko Tamagawa, 23, and Kelley Sterle, 22, are spending three months in Yosemite National Park as interns this summer, teaching visitors about the history of transportation in Yosemite and the use of alternative technology in transportation as well as about the natural, cultural, and historical resources in Yosemite National Park. They are participating in the Proud Partner Transportation Interpreter Program, which is made possible through a partnership between the National Park Foundation, the National Park Service, the Student Conservation Association, and the Ford Motor Company.
August 06, 2007
Ottorina Bonaventura Search Incident Update
Effective Monday, August 6, 2007, the search efforts for lost backpacker Ottorina Bonaventura transitioned to a limited continuous search strategy involving local ground searchers and an investigations unit.
August 04, 2007
Search Continuing into the Weekend for Missing Hiker
The search continues today for a missing backpacker in the wilderness area east of Merced Lake in Yosemite National Park.
August 03, 2007
Additional Resources in Place as Search Continues for Missing Backpacker in Yosemite National Park
The search continues today for a missing backpacker in the wilderness area east of Merced Lake in Yosemite National Park.
August 02, 2007
Search Continues for Missing Backpacker in Yosemite National Park
The search continues today for a missing backpacker in the wilderness area east of Merced Lake in Yosemite National Park.
August 01, 2007
Search Underway for Missing Backpacker in Yosemite National Park
A large-scale search is underway in Yosemite National Park for Ottorrina “Terrina” Bonaventura, 80, from Schererville, Indiana.
July 26, 2007
Yosemite National Park Mourns Passing of Long-Time Volunteer Kathie Orr
Kathie Orr, a Yosemite volunteer and former Yosemite Association board member, died of natural causes in her trailer at North Pines Campground on July 23, 2007. She was 72.
July 23, 2007
Yosemite National Park Invites Public to Open House July 25, 2007
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium.
July 16, 2007
Tuolumne Planning Workbook Available in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
July 16, 2007
USGS Botanists Help Identify a New Orchid, the Yosemite Bog-Orchid
An orchid so elusive, 70 years elapsed after George Henry Grinnell collected the first specimens in 1923 before a new generation of botanists rediscovered its location in 1993. But the plant’s identity remained a challenge to taxonomists. Now, two U.S. Geological Survey botanists and a colleague at the New York State Museum have identified the orchid as a new species, the Yosemite bog-orchid (Platanthera yosemitensis), according to a recent publication in the journal of the California Botanical Society, Madroño.
July 12, 2007
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Review and Comment Period for Hodgdon Meadow Housing Area Trailer Replacement and Utilities Improvement Project Environmental Assessment
Environmental Assessment (EA) will be released on July 16, 2007
June 18, 2007
Hiker Dies on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Hirofumi Nohara, 37, slipped and fell while ascending the Half Dome cables on June 16, 2007 at around 2:30pm.
June 14, 2007
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Review and Comment Period for Glacier Point Road Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment
No abstract supplied.
June 06, 2007
Chiura Obata Exhibit to Open in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Museum Gallery exhibit to run from June 9, 2007 to October 21, 2007
May 30, 2007
Yosemite National Park Invites Public to Community Safety Day
June 1, 2007 event will focus on community health, safety, prevention, and emergency services.
May 30, 2007
Yosemite National Park Announces Public Review and Comment Period for Reconstructing Critically Eroded Sections of the El Portal Road Environmental Assessment
Public review and comment will be sought on the Environmental Assessment (EA) to be released in June, 2007
May 21, 2007
Half Dome Cables in Place in Yosemite National Park
The cables allowing trail access to hikers to the summit of Half Dome were put in place on May 17, 2007.
May 21, 2007
National Park Officials Urge Visitors to Use Extreme Caution Around Waterways
Currents in rivers, streams, and creeks are still moving too quickly to be safe for water recreation in most places. Drowning is one of the most common causes of death in the Sierra Nevada.
May 18, 2007
Yosemite National Park Announcing Public Scoping for the Tunnel View Overlook Rehabilitation Project
Proposed rehabilitation project addresses safety, sanitation, and accessibility issues.
May 18, 2007
Yosemite National Park Announces Beginning of Fire Season
Yosemite National Park declares the beginning of fire season for the park on Monday, May 21st.
May 16, 2007
Yosemite National Park Announces Merced River Plan Public Scoping Meetings
No abstract supplied.
May 16, 2007
Yosemite National Park Invites Public to Open House (May 2007)
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium.
May 15, 2007
Sister Parks Partnership between Torres del Paine and Yosemite
On May 10, a Sister Parks agreement was signed at the Chile's Foreign Ministry.
May 09, 2007
Tioga Road to Open in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Mike Tollefson announced today that the Tioga Road (Highway 120 East through Yosemite National Park) will open for the season on May 11, 2007 at noon.
May 03, 2007
Glacier Point Road to Open in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
April 17, 2007
Yosemite National Park Invites Public to Tuolumne Planning Workshop in Yosemite Valley
No abstract supplied.
April 06, 2007
Yosemite National Park Advises Visitors of Quarantined Wood
Park officials concerned about spread of Sudden Oak Death from infested coastal California counties
March 28, 2007
Yosemite National Park Announces Merced River Plan Public Scoping
No abstract supplied.
March 21, 2007
Yosemite National Park Invites Public To Open House (March 20, 2007)
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on Friday, March 30, 2007 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium.
February 12, 2007
Chinese Rangers Participating in Seven-Week Long Exchange Program in Yosemite National Park
Jiuzhaigo National Park in the western Sichuan Province and Yosemite National Park share ideas and practices about park management
February 01, 2007
Yosemite National Park Managers Invite Public to Tuolumne Planning Events in Yosemite Valley
The National Park Service invites the public to participate in a series of public events as part of management planning for the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River and Tuolumne Meadows area.
January 18, 2007
Yosemite National Park Initiates Improved Campground Reservation System
New system highlights improved customer service and easier access to campsite reservations.
November 29, 2006
Tioga Road and Glacier Point Roads Close for the Winter Season in
The Tioga Road and the Glacier Point Road have closed for the winter season due to snow and icy conditions.
November 21, 2006
Yosemite National Park Invites Public To Open House (November 29, 2006)
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium.
November 17, 2006
Wildland Fire Season Concludes in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
November 15, 2006
Yosemite National Park Announces Opening of Public Scoping for El Portal Road Reconstruction--Pohono Bridge to the Big Oak Flat Road Intersection
No abstract supplied.
October 24, 2006
Celebration of Life Scheduled for Yosemite Association President Steven P. Medley
A celebration honoring the life of Steven P. Medley will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2006 in Yosemite National Park. Steve was the president of the non-profit Yosemite Association from 1985 until his death in a car accident on October 5, 2006.
October 24, 2006
Yosemite National Park Invites Public To Open House (October 2006)
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium.
October 24, 2006
Climber Dies in Yosemite National Park
An experienced rock climber fell to his death Monday, October 23, 2006, while climbing near Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite Valley.
October 12, 2006
Significant Ecological Restoration Projects Completed and Ongoing in Yosemite Valley
Recent projects continue to decrease the overall human footprint in Yosemite Valley while providing for an improved visitor experience.
October 10, 2006
Yosemite National Park's Fall Prescribed Fire Program to Start
Yosemite National Park will begin conducting fall prescribed fire activities to meet the management goals for wildland urban interface protection and ecosystem restoration.
October 05, 2006
Yosemite Association President Dies in Auto Accident
Steven P. Medley, longtime President of the Yosemite Association, died in a single vehicle automobile accident this morning while traveling to work in Yosemite National Park. He was 55 years old.
September 29, 2006
$3.5 Million Donated to Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Fund Contribution Goes To Trail Repair, Visitor Service Improvements & Habitat Restoration
September 28, 2006
Yosemite National Park Celebrates National Public Lands Day
Park admission fee will be waived September 30, 2006
September 28, 2006
Yosemite Climbing Association and Yosemite National Park Announce Third Annual Yosemite Facelift
No abstract supplied.
September 18, 2006
Firefighters Suppressing Powerhouse Fire in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
September 18, 2006
Powerhouse Fire Contained in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
September 13, 2006
Hundreds Celebrate Completion of Facelift to Yosemite's Dramatic Olmsted Point Overlook
No abstract supplied.
August 28, 2006
Public Invited to 9th Annual Bear Awareness Day/Apple Picking
The 9th Annual Apple Picking Event and Bear Awareness Day will be held at the Curry Village Orchard Parking Lot in Yosemite Valley on August 30, 2006 from 10am to 1pm.
August 26, 2006
Yosemite National Park Takes Fire Management Actions to Reduce Smoke
Fire managers in Yosemite National Park are making efforts to reduce smoke from multiple fires in the park.
August 23, 2006
Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson Named an Honorary Kentucky Colonel
Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson was named an Honorary Kentucky Colonel, an honor bestowed upon him by Ernie Fletcher, the Governor of Kentucky. Shelton was nominated for this honor by Derrick W. Graham, a Kentucky State Representative.
August 22, 2006
Yosemite National Park Invites Public to Open House
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday, August 30, 2006
August 21, 2006
Interagency Effort to Suppress Fire is Started in Yosemite National Park
No abstract supplied.
July 27, 2006
Wildland Fire Use Projects Continue to Burn
Fire officials are continuing to monitor several lightening-caused fires in Yosemite National Park. Approximately nine fires are currently considered active in areas around the park, consisting of about 100 total acres.
July 15, 2006
Missing CCC worker found dead in Yosemite National Park
The search for a missing California Conservation Corps (CCC) trail crew member working in Yosemite National Park ended on Friday, July 14, 2006 when his body was located half-way down the Royal Arches wall north of the Ahwahnee Hotel.
