Climbing Closures for 2012
Posted: February 16, 2012
Peregrine falcons are recovering from population decline. To protect this species, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park is designating peregrine nesting cliffs as areas closed to visitor use, including climbing and slack-lining activities, until peregrine chicks have fledged and dispersed from those areas in 2012.
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2012 Invasive Plant Management Workplan
Posted: February 15, 2012
The 2012 Invasive Plant Management Plan annual workplan is now available. The work plan summarizes the 2011 field season and proposed 2012 treatments. The work plan describes the program's general approach as well as area specific plans. Thirty-six GIS maps display invasive plant infestation locations and site-specific details on all proposed treatment actions. Tuolumne Meadows Winter Conditions Report
Posted: February 15, 2012
The Tuolumne Meadows Winter Condition Report is now back in action. This year's winter rangers have begun their blog so stay tuned for weekly updates from the high country! Yosemite Nature Notes Special Feature: Winter Moments
Posted: January 06, 2012
The most recent addition to the Yosemite Nature Notes series is a Special Feature that focuses on winter in Yosemite. While most visitors come during the summer months, winter is a special time of year in Yosemite National Park. When you're done with the most recent episode, take a look at some of the other great episodes.Yosemite Presents: A Glimpse into Chinese History
Posted: December 21, 2011 | posted by: Marea Ortiz!
Yosemite Presents....a new video on Chinese history in Yosemite. Did you know that early Chinese immigrants played an important role in shaping the Yosemite that we know today? Join Park Ranger Yenyen Chan to explore this impressive and surprising history. Yosemite Nature Notes: Black Oaks
Posted: December 08, 2011 | posted by: Marea Ortiz!
The most recent episode of Yosemite Nature Notes explores Black Oaks, one of the most iconic trees of Yosemite Valley. Learn about their seasonal changes and the many uses of their acorns by both animals and people. When you're done with the most recent episode, take a look at some of the other great episodes.
Prescribed Fire History
Posted: August 02, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
We now have a couple of new fire history pages, with some maps showing locations of previous prescribed fires:
Whitebark Pine: Declining nationally but healthy forests remain in Yosemite
Posted: July 27, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
We now have a page discussing whitebark pines. While these trees warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act because of their decline is some areas, these trees are still doing well in Yosemite. Visitor Use Information
Posted: July 15, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
We've added a lot of new material to our visitor use pages: New Yosemite Nature Notes: Moonbows
Posted: July 15, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
The next topic covered in the Yosemite Nature Notes video series is moonbows, which form when moonlight strikes mist from waterfalls at just the right angle in spring and early summer. National Register of Historic Places
Posted: June 13, 2011
We've just added a lot of information about Yosemite's fascinating historic places. We have three new pages that provide an overview of National Register properties in Yosemite, a complete list of Yosemite's National Register properties, and a page describing Yosemite's five National Historic Landmarks (The Ahwahnee, Rangers' Club, LeConte Memorial Lodge, Parsons Lodge, and the Wawona Hotel & Hill Studio). New Museum Exhibit this Summer!
Posted: June 03, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
The Yosemite Museum has a large and interesting collection relating to Yosemite and National Park Service history. It's not too often that we can share much of the collection, but this summer's exhibit, "Views & Visitors: In the Early 20th Century," contains quite a bit of art, photography, and artifacts from Yosemite's early history. Spring Flooding in Yosemite
Posted: June 03, 2011
Peak flows in Yosemite's rivers and waterfalls usually occur around mid to late May. With a heavy snowpack and very cool spring, it will be later this year. Learn more about spring flooding, and find updates on this year's peak flow, on our new Peak Spring Flooding page. Invasive Plants
Posted: March 18, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
The invasive plants page has new information and maps. What's Blooming in Yosemite?
Posted: March 18, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
We've resumed updating the Now in Bloom page with wildflower updates. Yosemite Science
Posted: March 18, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
We've just begun a new online publication highlighting research being done in the park. Our first issue is now available. Yosemite Renaissance XXVI
Posted: March 17, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
This annual exhibit is on display in the Yosemite Museum through May. Youth Videos
Posted: March 09, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
We've just posted two videos describing just some of the youth and education programs offered in Yosemite National Park. (We also have information about education resources.) Notable Women in Yosemite's History
Posted: March 09, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
In honor of Women's History Month, we've posted a page highlighting some of the women important in Yosemite's history, including some of the earliest park rangers and concessioners. Strenuous Yosemite Valley Day Hikes (Video)
Posted: March 09, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
In addition to videos about easy and moderate day hikes in Yosemite Valley, we've just released a video about strenuous day hikes in Yosemite Valley. (We also have a video about hiking Half Dome, which is a very strenuous hike.) Next up? Tuolumne Meadows day hikes... Yosemite Nature Notes: Horsetail Fall
Posted: March 04, 2011 | posted by: Jeffrey Trust!
In the the latest episode of Yosemite Nature Notes, learn about how a present-day waterfall can appear as if it were the historic Firefall. When you're done with the most recent episode, take a look at some of the other great episodes. |
Built to connect human developments on both sides of the South Fork Merced River, the Wawona Covered Bridge is one of few covered bridges in the region. Built in 1868 by Yosemite’s first guardian, Galen Clark, the Wawona Covered Bridge boasts state significance within transportation, entertainment, and recreation contexts.