https://www.nps.gov/yose News releases from Yosemite National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-will-not-require-vehicle-reservations-in-2026.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:45:00 EST Yosemite National Park today announced it will no longer use a timed reservation system in 2026. The decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of traffic patterns, parking availability and visitor use during the 2025 season. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-will-not-require-vehicle-reservations-in-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-prepares-for-2026-horsetail-fall-viewing.htm Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:59:00 EST Yosemite National Park is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors for the annual viewing of Horsetail Fall, the natural phenomenon that occurs for a brief window each February when the setting sun can illuminate the waterfall on El Capitan with a striking, firelike glow. The projected viewing period for 2026 is Feb. 10–26, depending on natural conditions.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-prepares-for-2026-horsetail-fall-viewing.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/three-base-jumpers-convicted-for-base-jumping-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:31:00 EST The National Park Service today announced three recent convictions for illegal BASE jumping in Yosemite National Park, underscoring the park’s commitment to visitor safety, resource protection and the enforcement of federal law. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/three-base-jumpers-convicted-for-base-jumping-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-september-16-2025.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:09:00 EST Two small fires are burning in Yosemite and may be visible from various areas. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-september-16-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-reports-strong-summer-visitation-numbers.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:45:00 EST Yosemite National Park closed out one of its busiest summer seasons in recent years this Labor Day holiday weekend. Visitation through August totaled 2,919,722 visits, an increase of seven percent compared to the same period in 2024 (2,727,496 visitors). With the exception of February when winter storms limited access, Yosemite’s 2025 monthly visitation numbers have outpaced 2024 numbers every month and the park is on track for one of the busiest years on record. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-reports-strong-summer-visitation-numbers.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-breaks-ground-on-modernized-wastewater-treatment-plant.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:06:00 EST Yosemite National Park celebrated a major milestone today in meeting its long-term infrastructure sustainability goals with the official groundbreaking for the new El Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant, a transformative $239 million investment funded through the Great American Outdoors Act’s Legacy Restoration Fund, which was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump in 2020. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-breaks-ground-on-modernized-wastewater-treatment-plant.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-restrictions-in-effect-2025.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:33:00 EST Due to high fire danger and to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions are currently in effect below 6,000 feet. Additionally, wood and charcoal fires are prohibited in Tamarack Flat Campground. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-restrictions-in-effect-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-reopening-of-tuolumne-meadows-campground-following-major-rehabilitation-project.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:46:00 EST Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the reopening of the Tuolumne Meadows Campground Aug 1, following the completion of a transformative three-year, $26 million rehabilitation project funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-reopening-of-tuolumne-meadows-campground-following-major-rehabilitation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-will-open-all-park-campgrounds-beginning-this-month.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:18:00 EST Yosemite National Park will open all 13 park campgrounds this summer, marking the first time since 2019 that all campgrounds have been open. These additional openings will add approximately 500 campsites available to the public for enjoying the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-will-open-all-park-campgrounds-beginning-this-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-fire-crews-prepared-as-2025-fire-season-begins.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:59:00 EST As fire season begins in the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park officials announce that fire crews are prepared to protect the park's natural and cultural resources. Throughout the winter and spring, Yosemite’s fire management teams have actively reduced hazardous fuel loads through prescribed burning, mechanical thinning, and pile burning efforts—vital work to minimize the intensity and spread of wildfires. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-fire-crews-prepared-as-2025-fire-season-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-gears-up-for-busy-memorial-day-weekend-2025.htm Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:00 EST As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Yosemite National Park is preparing to welcome a high volume of visitors eager to enjoy the natural beauty of one of America’s most iconic destinations. All major popular features — including Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, and Tioga Road (scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday May 26) — will be open and fully accessible, offering unforgettable experiences to holiday travelers. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-gears-up-for-busy-memorial-day-weekend-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-end-of-fire-season-2024.htm Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:28:00 EST Fire danger has been consistently "low" over the past several days and there is more precipitation in the forecast. Seasonal firefighters have started to depart and Helicopter-551 has been released for the season. With these changes, Yosemite Fire managers have declared the Fire Season over as of November 15, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-end-of-fire-season-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-26-2024.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:23:00 EST Although the Middle Fire is 100% contained, trail closures are still in effect impacting the trail along Long Gulch Creek, between Aspen Valley and White Wolf. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-26-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-22-2024.htm Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:37:00 EST The Middle Fire is 100% contained. Operations include patrol mop-up, and rehab. Trail closures are still in effect impacting the trail along Long Gulch Creek, between Aspen Valley and White Wolf. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-22-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-19-2024.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:40:00 EST Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The overall strategy for all wildland fires is to provide for the safety of employees, the public, and to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources. Yosemite Fire crews are using a full suppression strategy on the Middle Fire using ground and air resources, including handline construction with fire crews including 1 helicopter, 2 Type 2 crews, 1 NPS wildland fire use module and 2 engines. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-19-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-draft-visitor-access-management-plan.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park is seeking the public’s input on a plan to improve visitors’ access to and experience in the busy park during its peak season. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-draft-visitor-access-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-13-2024.htm Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:49:00 EST Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The overall strategy for all wildland fires is to provide for the safety of employees, the public, and to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-13-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-august-9-2024.htm Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:20:00 EST Yosemite Fire has responded to multiple fires since August 2; these fires are in high elevation wilderness. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-august-9-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-7-2024.htm Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:44:00 EST Yosemite National Park continues to see sporadic thunderstorm activity and the weather forecast calls for temperatures well above average with low humidities through the end of the week. Yosemite Fire has responded to six fires since August 2nd; these fires are in high elevation wilderness and fire managers are assessing conditions and response. The Middle and Morrison fires have firefighters regularly providing updates on conditions and these two fires are being fully suppressed.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-7-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-5-2024.htm Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:16:00 EST Yosemite National Park continues to see sporadic thunderstorm activity and the weather forecast calls for temperatures well above average with low humidities through Wednesday. Yosemite Fire has responded to six fires since August 2nd; these fires are in high elevation wilderness and fire managers are assessing conditions and response. The Middle, Forsyth, and Morrison fires have firefighters regularly providing updates on conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-august-5-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-july-24-2024.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:16:00 EST Yosemite National Park has seen multiple thunderstorms over the past two weeks and the weather outlook calls for continued thunderstorm activity. Yosemite Fire has responded to 14 fires since July 13, 2024, with three active fires remaining. These fires are in high elevation wilderness ranging from 7,600 to 9,800 feet and fire managers are assessing conditions and response. The Porcupine, Wegner, and Dorothy fires have firefighters regularly providing updates on conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-july-24-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-july-17-2024.htm Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:12:00 EST Yosemite National Park has seen multiple thunderstorms over the past week that produced twelve lightning strike fires. These fires are in high elevation wilderness ranging from 4,700 to 9,800 feet and fire managers are assessing conditions and response. The Aspen, Grove, Dog Leg, Smith, Dewey, and Harden fires have been contained. The Indian, Porcupine, Cascade, Wegner, Eagle Creek, and Dorothy fires have firefighters on scene providing updates on conditions. Some of these will be assessed by air due to inaccessibility and some will be hiked by crews. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-july-17-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-july-14-2024.htm Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:49:00 EST Thunderstorms developed over Yosemite National Park over the past few days and nine lightning fires have been detected. These fires are in high elevation wilderness ranging from 4,700 to 9,800 feet and fire managers are assessing conditions and response. The Aspen, Grove, Dog Leg, Smith, and Dewey fires are being actively suppressed with ground crews and/or aviation assets where appropriate. The Indian, Porcupine, Harden, and Cascade fires will have firefighters on scene providing updates on conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-update-for-july-14-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-fire-season-2024.htm Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:20:00 EST Yosemite National Park has declared fire season starting June 7, 2024, due to hotter and drier weather conditions.  Fire season is officially enacted when fire danger rating indices for the park are moderate for three consecutive days. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-fire-season-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-burn-in-wawona-area-on-may-17-2024.htm Wed, 15 May 2024 07:23:00 EST Fire managers are planning to conduct prescribed burning operations on Friday, May 17, 2024, in the Wawona area. The 55 targeted acres, known as Studhorse Units 1 and 2, are south of the Wawona community and two miles northwest of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. In order to maintain the safety of park visitors and allow fire management operations to be conducted, there are temporary trail closures in place. There are no anticipated road closures associated with this work. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-burn-in-wawona-area-on-may-17-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/2023-pwr-cultural-resource-awards.htm Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 EST This Preservation Month, the National Park Service (NPS) Pacific West Region recognizes employees and Tribes who have exceeded their mission to protect the nation’s heritage. Join us in congratulating Blanca A. Stransky, Dave Goto, and Echo Davenport in conjunction with the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation’s Wahhoga Committee. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/2023-pwr-cultural-resource-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-pile-burning-to-continue-feb-7-2024.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:37:00 EST Yosemite Fire crews plan to ignite piles in Wawona along Forest Drive beginning today, February 7, 2024. Please watch for firefighters and equipment working in the area. Smoke will be noticeable in the community during and after active burning operations. Air quality information can be found at https://fire.airnow.gov/ https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-pile-burning-to-continue-feb-7-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-pile-burning-to-continue-202402.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:49:00 EST Approximately 96 piles were burned last week in Wawona and Yosemite Valley, along with the El Portal woodlot and Foresta woodpile. Pile burning will continue in Wawona on Forest Drive on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. There are no plans to burn in the park over the coming weekend. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-pile-burning-to-continue-202402.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pile-burning-updates-for-january-2024.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:31:00 EST Yosemite National Park is experiencing cooler temperatures and precipitation is in the forecast. With these favorable conditions, fire managers are planning to burn piles in the Wawona community and Yosemite Valley during the beginning on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pile-burning-updates-for-january-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-park-entry-reservation-pilot-for-summer-2024.htm Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:11:00 EST Yosemite National Park is announcing a “Peak Hours Plus” 2024 vehicle reservation pilot system for park entry on the following dates: On weekends from April 13 to June 30; every day from July 1 to Aug. 16; and on weekends from Aug. 17 to Oct. 27. This system will be similar to the 2022 “Peak Hours” system, with the addition of more reservations for afternoon entries.   https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-park-entry-reservation-pilot-for-summer-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-pile-burning-wawona-december-2023.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2023 07:15:00 EST Yosemite Fire is planning pile burning operations in the Wawona community with a focus on Forest Drive and the Bills Hill area. Burning may begin as early as Thursday, December 7 and continue into Friday, December 8. These piles are from mechanical treatment projects where materials were cut and gathered into piles by hand or with heavy equipment. Burning and removal of this material helps make forests more resilient to future wildfires and in communities, can help protect homes from the threat of future fires.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-pile-burning-wawona-december-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-end-of-2023-fire-season.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:47:00 EST Fire Season in Yosemite National Park is declared over once a season-ending event (defined as two or more inches of precipitation accumulation after October 1) has occurred. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-end-of-2023-fire-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-pile-burning-november-2023.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:28:00 EST Yosemite Fire crews are planning to conduct pile burning operations in three areas around the park this week. The first is along Northside Drive in Yosemite Valley, the second area is in the upper Mariposa Grove near the Washburn fire footprint, and the third is near Sentinel Dome at the radio repeater site. A map is available upon request. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-pile-burning-november-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/valleyprescribed-burning.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2023 07:55:00 EST Yosemite fire crews are planning to conduct prescribed burning operations in Yosemite Valley within two units this week. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/valleyprescribed-burning.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawona-prescribed-burn-october-2023.htm Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:14:00 EST Fire management is preparing to continue prescribed burning operations on the Studhorse unit which is south of the Wawona Hotel. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawona-prescribed-burn-october-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pile-burning-updates-for-october.htm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:53:00 EST During the first week of October, Yosemite fire crews will be conducting pile burning operations in Yosemite Valley along the El Capitan Crossover Road, and possibly near Cook's Meadow, Ahwahnee Meadow, and along sections of Northside Drive. Additional pile burning will take place along the Crane Flat Lookout Road.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pile-burning-updates-for-october.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-10-2023.htm Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:40:00 EST Thunderstorms passed through Yosemite National Park on Saturday, September 9, 2023, bringing 179 lightning strikes, a small amount of precipitation, and some new lightning fire starts in the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-10-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-july-28-2023.htm Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:20:00 EST Fire crews are working to mitigate hazards to reopen trails early next week. Areas of unburned fuel remain active northwest of North Dome. Crews will remain onsite to ensure the fire stays within the current perimeter and will continue to monitor for the coming weeks.   https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-july-28-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-july-21-2023.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:05:00 EST Yosemite Fire crews are using a management strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails to confine the spread of the fire in a predefined area. A confine and contain strategy under favorable conditions allows fire to move naturally across the landscape, providing ecological benefits to plants and wildlife, while also meeting protection objectives to minimize risk to people and infrastructure.   https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-july-21-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pika-fire-update-july-13-2023.htm Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:29:00 EST Yosemite Fire crews are using a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails. A confine and contain strategy under favorable conditions allows fire to move naturally across the landscape, providing ecological benefits to plants and wildlife, while also meeting protection objectives to minimize risk to people and infrastructure. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pika-fire-update-july-13-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pika-fire-update-july-12-2023.htm Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:48:00 EST Yosemite Fire crews are using a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails. The fire has slow growth, with some isolated active pockets northwest of North Dome. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pika-fire-update-july-12-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-july-8-2023.htm Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:27:00 EST Yosemite Fire crews are scouting the fire to implement a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails. The fire has slow growth, with some isolated active pockets northwest of North Dome. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-july-8-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-visitor-access-during-second-round-of-civic-engagement.htm Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:02:00 EST Yosemite National Park will begin a second round of civic engagement to address improving visitor experience and access to the busy park during peak season. The park is seeking input on several key concepts to address improving visitors’ access to and experience of the park’s most significant resources and features while ensuring that those resources are protected. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-visitor-access-during-second-round-of-civic-engagement.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-season-declared-june-26-2023.htm Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:46:00 EST Yosemite National Park has declared fire season starting June 26, 2023 due to hotter and drier weather conditions. Fire season is officially enacted when fire danger rating indices for the park show Moderate for 3 consecutive days. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire-season-declared-june-26-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/valley-prescribed-burns-week-of-june-18-2023.htm Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:20:00 EST Yosemite Fire has postponed the planned prescribed burn in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Originally scheduled to begin this evening, this burn has been postponed until Fall 2023. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/valley-prescribed-burns-week-of-june-18-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-valley-pile-burning-to-continue-june-12-17-2023.htm Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:48:00 EST Yosemite Fire will be conducting pile burning operations along Southside Drive this week. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-valley-pile-burning-to-continue-june-12-17-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-valley-machine-pile-burning-june-8-9-2023.htm Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:22:00 EST Yosemite Fire will be conducting machine pile burning operations along Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley this Thursday and Friday. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-valley-machine-pile-burning-june-8-9-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mariposa-grove-prescribed-burn.htm Tue, 30 May 2023 09:09:00 EST Fire crews will begin burning in the Mariposa Grove starting this week as conditions allow. Ignitions are planned to begin today, May 30 in the early evening and extend into tomorrow. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mariposa-grove-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/studhorse-prescribed-fire-continues-in-may-2023.htm Tue, 09 May 2023 11:52:00 EST Fire management is preparing to continue prescribed burning operations in the coming days on the Studhorse unit which is south of the Wawona Hotel. Previous firing operations took place mid to late April 2023 and burned approximately 90 acres of the 260 acre unit. Conditions permitting, ignitions plan to take place at approximately 6 pm on Thursday, May 11, 2023 and throughout the day on Friday, May 12, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/studhorse-prescribed-fire-continues-in-may-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pile-burning-updates.htm Sat, 06 May 2023 08:36:00 EST Fire crews spent this week burning piles in Yosemite Valley around the El Captain Picnic Area as well as some piles along Southside Drive. Approximately 200 piles were complete and are in a patrol status now.  Beginning Monday, May 8, 2023 fire crews plan to start burning piles along Forest Drive in the community of Wawona. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pile-burning-updates.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/studhorse-prescribed-fire-ignited-2023.htm Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:50:00 EST Fire crews will begin ignitions on the 150 acre Studhorse unit south of the Wawona Hotel today, Wednesday, April 19, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/studhorse-prescribed-fire-ignited-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/studhorse202304.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:29:00 EST Yosemite Fire is assessing conditions to conduct prescribed burning operations in the Studhorse area (south of the Wawona Hotel) next week. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/studhorse202304.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pile-burning-planned-february-6-10-2023.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:38:00 EST Yosemite Fire and Aviation Management plan to burn piles the week of Feb 6-10, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pile-burning-planned-february-6-10-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-seeks-public-input-for-visitor-access-planning.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:01:00 EST Yosemite National Park is initiating a public comment period for a Visitor Access Management Plan today. The park will seek input on how visitors can plan future visits to one of the most popular sites in the National Park System. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-seeks-public-input-for-visitor-access-planning.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-end-of-fire-season-2023.htm Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:45:00 EST Yosemite National Park experienced widespread precipitation and snow accumulation recently. The closure of the fire season occurs when there is a season ending precipitation event totaling two inches or more. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-end-of-fire-season-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-prescribed-burning-update-november-1-2022.htm Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:30:00 EST We are planning to take advantage of the predicted rain, cooler temperatures, and lower humidity to begin work on some much-needed prescribed burning projects this week. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-prescribed-burning-update-november-1-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/potential-prescribed-burning-week-of-october-23-2022.htm Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:46:00 EST With the prediction of slight rain over the weekend, we are preparing to conduct prescribed burning operations along Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley next week. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/potential-prescribed-burning-week-of-october-23-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-s-ahwahnee-hotel-to-undergo-major-upgrades.htm Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:55:00 EST Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), Yosemite National Park was recently awarded an approximately $31.6 million construction contract to upgrade the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The project includes a major seismic upgrade throughout the historic hotel as well as a kitchen renovation. Kitchen project work is currently underway and work to upgrading the seismic safety will begin near the end of the year. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-s-ahwahnee-hotel-to-undergo-major-upgrades.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-fall-winter-2022-projects.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:20:00 EST With the arrival of the fall (autumn) season, Yosemite National Park is awaiting cooler temperatures and precipitation in the forecast. When these favorable conditions are predicted, fire managers plan to build on the 50+ years legacy of prescribed burning by conducting several projects in Yosemite Valley, Crane Flat, and Studhorse (Wawona) areas, as conditions allow. In addition, pile burning is also planned in several other locations throughout the park.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-fall-winter-2022-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-updates-for-september-23-2022.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:21:00 EST The safety closures associated with the Red and Rodgers fires have been lifted. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-updates-for-september-23-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-restrictions-update-september-21-2022.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:58:00 EST Due to the decrease in fire danger with the recent weather the park has received, Yosemite National Park has lifted fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-restrictions-update-september-21-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-19-2022.htm Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:37:00 EST We are happy to report we have received a bit of precipitation in the park the last couple days along with some lower temperatures! Due to completion of work, and lower fire activity, CA Interagency Incident Management Team 10 demobilized on Saturday, September 17, 2022 and the fires transitioned and downsized to a local Type 4 organization.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-19-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-11-2022.htm Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:34:00 EST Multiple fires are burning within Yosemite National Park, many of which are very small. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-11-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-9-2022.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:12:00 EST Several small fires are burning in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-9-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-8-2022.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:26:00 EST Updated information on the five fires currently burning within Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-8-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-7-2022.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:07:00 EST There are now multiple active wildfires in Yosemite National Park. A Type 2 Incident Management Team, CA Interagency Incident Management Team 10, has arrived in Yosemite to assist with a potential increase in initial attack, logistical needs, and operations of these fires. Firefighter and public safety continue to be one of our main priorities.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-7-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-5-2022.htm Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:15:00 EST Three small fires are currently burning in Yosemite. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-5-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-1-2022.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:27:00 EST Red Fire and Rodgers Fire, both started by lightning, continue to burn in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-september-1-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-august-25-2022.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:38:00 EST Fire crews are utilizing Minimum Impact Suppression Techniques (MIST) to confine and contain the Red and Rodgers fires - employing a combination of natural barriers (large areas of granite, trails, and creeks) and short sections of handlines to tie the barriers together. There are no immediate threats to structures or critical infrastructures.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-august-25-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-august-19-2022.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:20:00 EST The Red and Rodgers fire remain active in the wilderness. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-august-19-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-august-15-2022.htm Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:33:00 EST Two lightning fires continue to burn in Yosemite National Park. There are no trail closures, and no threat to infrastructure. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-for-august-15-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-august-12-2022.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:55:00 EST Two lightning-caused fires are burning in Yosemite. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-august-12-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-seeks-information-about-reported-assault.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:12:00 EST If you were at Happy Isles, near the start of the Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park, yesterday, August 4, around 7 pm, we may need your help. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-seeks-information-about-reported-assault.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-fire-season-2022.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:34:00 EST Yosemite National Park has declared fire season as of June 30, 2022 due to hotter and drier weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-declares-fire-season-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-launches-temporary-peak-hours-reservation-system-may-20.htm Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:00:00 EST Beginning Friday, May 20, Yosemite National Park will implement a temporary peak hours reservation system. Building on lessons learned during the summer reservation systems in 2020 and 2021, the Peak Hours reservation system is designed to spread visitation out and reduce chronic congestion in the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-launches-temporary-peak-hours-reservation-system-may-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-solicits-feedback-on-proposed-campground-fee-increases.htm Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:47:00 EST Yosemite National Park is proposing a fee increase for overnight camping to enable the park to keep up with the rising costs of campground operations. Increased revenue from campground fees will enable the park to better maintain facilities, enhance visitor services, and provide for better resource protection. These proposed fee increases are consistent with other public and private campgrounds within the greater Sierra Nevada region. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-solicits-feedback-on-proposed-campground-fee-increases.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-stanislaus-national-forest-announce-release-of-the-ackerson-meadow-restoration-environmental-assessment-for-public-review.htm Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:18:00 EST Yosemite National Park and the Stanislaus National Forest announce the release of the inter-agency Ackerson Meadow Restoration Project Environmental Assessment for public review through July 8, 2021. The Ackerson Meadow complex spans from Yosemite into the Stanislaus National Forest and it is the largest mid-elevation meadow in Yosemite. The meadow is important to a suite of at-risk wildlife species. A large unnatural erosion gully network, up to 14 feet deep and 100 feet wide, is actively draining 90 acres of former wetlands in the meadow and threatening an additional 100 acres of wet meadow habitat. Yosemite and the Stanislaus National Forest jointly propose to reduce erosion and restore wetland functionality in the Ackerson Meadow complex. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-stanislaus-national-forest-announce-release-of-the-ackerson-meadow-restoration-environmental-assessment-for-public-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-implement-a-pilot-overnight-climbing-permit-system-beginning-on-friday-may-21-2021.htm Thu, 06 May 2021 09:30:00 EST All visitors planning to overnight on any rock climbing routes in Yosemite National Park will be required to obtain an overnight wilderness climbing permit beginning on May 21, 2021. This pilot program is being implemented to better understand how park visitors use Yosemite’s big walls and to help improve climbing wilderness ethics and reduce negative human impacts associated with overnight big wall use. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-implement-a-pilot-overnight-climbing-permit-system-beginning-on-friday-may-21-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-re-implement-a-day-use-reservation-system-beginning-on-friday-may-21-2021.htm Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park – Beginning Friday, May 21, visitors to Yosemite National Park will need a day-use reservation to enter the park. The temporary day-use reservation system will allow the park to manage visitation levels to reduce risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-re-implement-a-day-use-reservation-system-beginning-on-friday-may-21-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/isb-yose-rfi-03232021.htm Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EST US Park Rangers of Yosemite National Park and Special Agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in April 2020 within the park. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/isb-yose-rfi-03232021.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-emily-dayhoff-as-a-2021-bearss-fellowship-award-recipient.htm Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:00:00 EST Historian Frances Kennedy and her husband, the late NPS Director Roger Kennedy, endowed the fellowship in honor of Edwin Bearss, who served as NPS Chief Historian from 1981 to 1994. The Kennedys' generous gift supports NPS employees' graduate-level studies in American History or American Studies and is administered in partnership with the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-emily-dayhoff-as-a-2021-bearss-fellowship-award-recipient.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-require-day-use-reservations-starting-february-8.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2021 07:00:00 EST Beginning February 8, visitors to Yosemite National Park will need a day-use reservation to enter the park. The temporary day-use reservation system will allow the park to manage visitation levels to reduce risks associated with exposure to COVID-19. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-require-day-use-reservations-starting-february-8.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-glacier-point-and-tioga-roads-are-closed-for-the-season-2020.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:39:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are closed to all vehicular traffic for the winter season. Glacier Point and Tioga Roads typically close each fall and remain closed through the winter season. These roads reopen each spring when weather and road conditions are safe for vehicular traffic. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-glacier-point-and-tioga-roads-are-closed-for-the-season-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-honors-the-recipients-of-the-2020-volunteer-of-the-year-awards.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:18:00 EST Yosemite National Park proudly announces the recipients of the 2020 Volunteer of the Year Awards. These awards are bestowed annually to outstanding volunteers in several different categories, recognizing exemplary service to Yosemite National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-honors-the-recipients-of-the-2020-volunteer-of-the-year-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-announces-cicely-muldoon-as-yosemite-national-park-s-new-superintendent.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:42:00 EST The National Park Service has selected Cicely Muldoon, a 35-year veteran of the National Park Service, as the new permanent superintendent of Yosemite National Park. Muldoon has been serving as the acting superintendent since January. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-announces-cicely-muldoon-as-yosemite-national-park-s-new-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ansley-singer-receives-the-2019-barry-hance-memorial-award-at-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:50:00 EST Ansley has spent most of her life living in and around Yosemite National Park. Her father worked in Yosemite and was based both in Wawona and El Portal. Ansley started her NPS career at the age of 14, working on a Youth Conservation Corps crew. She began her first permanent NPS job in 2002, working for the park’s dispatch office. In 2016, she transitioned to the Management Assistant role, where she is responsible for coordinating essential projects and managing core administrative functions for wilderness, fire, and Law Enforcement Rangers. Ansley has also served on many fire and other incident management teams as a Resource Unit Leader.    https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ansley-singer-receives-the-2019-barry-hance-memorial-award-at-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-is-modifying-operations.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:11:00 EST Yosemite National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state public health authorities, as the park continues to increase public access and services. The NPS is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-is-modifying-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-reopen-on-friday-september-25-2020.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:43:00 EST Yosemite National Park will reopen to all park visitors on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 9:00 am. Some visitor services will be available and other visitor services will open incrementally over the weekend. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-reopen-on-friday-september-25-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-remains-closed-due-to-hazardous-air-quality.htm Sun, 20 Sep 2020 07:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park remains closed due to hazardous air quality. However, park through roads are now accessible for vehicular traffic desiring to drive through the park. Limited services are available throughout the park. Visitors should be prepared to drive through without stopping.     https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-remains-closed-due-to-hazardous-air-quality.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-close-due-to-significant-smoke-impacts-and-hazardous-air-quality.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:34:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that the park will close to all visitors and vehicular access due to significant smoke impacts and hazardous air quality throughout the park. All park entrance stations and roads will close beginning at 5:00 pm tonight, Thursday, September 17, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-close-due-to-significant-smoke-impacts-and-hazardous-air-quality.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-opening-of-civic-engagement-for-the-ackerson-meadow-restoration-project.htm Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:07:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the opening of civic engagement for the Ackerson Meadow Restoration Project. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-opening-of-civic-engagement-for-the-ackerson-meadow-restoration-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/yose-ahwahnee-meadow-fire-07152020.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:00 EST NPS Firefighters and Special Agents are asking for the public's help to identify those responsible for igniting a fire in Ahwahnee Meadow on the night of July 15, 2020 in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/yose-ahwahnee-meadow-fire-07152020.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/nps-california-wildfire-utility-collaboration.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has issued permits to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) to perform wildfire prevention activities in 12 California national park units through a new public-private partnership that focuses on protecting park resources and streamlining communication between the NPS and utilities. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/nps-california-wildfire-utility-collaboration.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-continues-a-phased-reopening-on-thursday-june-11-2020.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:00:00 EST In accordance with guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local public health authorities, Yosemite National Park will continue to incrementally increase recreational access. Beginning June 11, the park will open all the primary attractions to some extent and visitors will be able to enter Yosemite in a multitude of ways. Visitors will be invited to enjoy 800 miles of park trails and popular destinations including Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, Mariposa Grove, Tuolumne Meadows and Hetch Hetchy. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-continues-a-phased-reopening-on-thursday-june-11-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawona-hotel-to-remain-closed-for-upcoming-visitor-season.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:15:00 EST The Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park will remain closed for the upcoming visitor season in order to complete necessary electrical repairs and upgrades. The Wawona Hotel is generally open to visitors March through November of each year. It is anticipated that the planning and work on the project will be completed and the hotel will reopen to visitors Spring 2021. The National Park Service recently completed an extensive electrical survey with a contractor and it was determined that the current electrical system, dating back to 1917, needs replacement and upgrades for safety and the preservation of the historic buildings. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawona-hotel-to-remain-closed-for-upcoming-visitor-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance-2.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:21:00 EST Yosemite NP, California – Yosemite National Park is announcing modifications to operations at the request of the local health department. As of 3:00 pm today, Friday, March 20, 2020, Yosemite National Park is closed to all park visitors until further notice. This closure will be enforced 24-hours a day/7-days a week and there will be no access permitted to Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-campgrounds-are-closed.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:16:00 EST Yosemite National Park campgrounds currently open, Upper Pines and Camp 4, are now closed. These closures will remain in effect through March 31, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-campgrounds-are-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:03:00 EST Yosemite National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, 2020 park visitor centers, the Yosemite Valley Theater, the Yosemite Museum, along with all restaurants and lodges inside the park are closed. The park shuttles are not in operation. All ranger-guided programs have been cancelled. All of these closures will remain in effect through March 31, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-backpacking-programs-in-yosemite-and-olympic-national-parks-develop-future-environmental-leaders.htm Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:52:00 EST NatureBridge is seeking participants for its Summer Backpacking programs in Yosemite and Olympic National Parks. Enrollment is open for students entering 7th-12th grade. Each summer, NatureBridge—the largest nonprofit educational partner of the National Park Service—leads one- and two-week environmental science programs through some of the United States’ most beautiful protected lands. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-backpacking-programs-in-yosemite-and-olympic-national-parks-develop-future-environmental-leaders.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-presents-the-35th-annual-yosemite-renaissance-art-exhibit.htm Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:23:00 EST The 35th Yosemite Renaissance Art Exhibit will be on display at the Yosemite Museum Gallery from Saturday, February 22 through Sunday, May 3, 2020. The exhibit features artworks inspired by Yosemite and California’s Sierra Nevada, and includes photography, painting, sculptures, textiles and more. This year, 70 works were selected from 811 entries. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-presents-the-35th-annual-yosemite-renaissance-art-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-reports-multiple-cases-of-gastrointestinal-illness.htm Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:58:00 EST Yosemite National Park has received reports of approximately 170 people who have experienced a gastrointestinal illness. Affected individuals include park visitors and employees, and most of these individuals spent time in Yosemite Valley. As of today, there have been two confirmed cases of norovirus. Most of the cases occurred on and around the first week of January 2020 and there has been a significant decline of new cases reported over the past several days. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-reports-multiple-cases-of-gastrointestinal-illness.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-glacier-point-and-tioga-roads-are-closed-for-the-season.htm Wed, 27 Nov 2019 04:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are closed to all vehicular traffic for the winter season. Glacier Point and Tioga Roads typically closes each fall and remain closed through the winter season. These roads reopen each spring when weather and road conditions are safe for vehicular traffic. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-glacier-point-and-tioga-roads-are-closed-for-the-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-host-public-meeting-on-the-curry-former-waste-disposal-site.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:31:00 EST Yosemite National Park is hosting a public meeting on the remediation of the Curry Former Waste Disposal Site. All members of the public interested in learning about this project are welcome to join park staff at the Yosemite Valley Auditorium on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-host-public-meeting-on-the-curry-former-waste-disposal-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-the-ansel-adams-gallery-celebrate-the-winners-of-the-2019-gateway-expressions-student-art-and-photography-contest.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:57:00 EST Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery celebrated the winners of the 9th Annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Photography Contest earlier this month. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-the-ansel-adams-gallery-celebrate-the-winners-of-the-2019-gateway-expressions-student-art-and-photography-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-2019.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:05:00 EST Yosemite National Park will offer free admission to the public in honor of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2019. This fee free day is offered to all park visitors in honor of current members, retired members, and reserve members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-the-deaf-services-program-october-11-14-2019.htm Tue, 08 Oct 2019 06:10:00 EST Yosemite National Park is pleased to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Deaf Services program October 11-14, 2019 by hosting special events designed for members of the Deaf community.   https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-the-deaf-services-program-october-11-14-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-the-10th-annual-volunteer-of-the-year-awards.htm Fri, 04 Oct 2019 08:31:00 EST Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the 2019 recipients of the park’s Volunteer of the Year awards. These prestigious awards are bestowed annually to outstanding volunteers in nine different categories for exemplary service to Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-the-10th-annual-volunteer-of-the-year-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-employees-and-local-citizens-recognized-for-bravery-and-valor-at-the-department-of-the-interior-s-74th-honor-awards-convocation.htm Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:36:00 EST Five Yosemite National Park employees and two members of the public were honored by Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt at the 74th Honor Award Convocation Ceremony in Washington, D.C. for heroic actions, courage and professionalism in the line of duty. For their actions taken during three separate rescue operations, Park Ranger Aaron Smith, Park Ranger Jack Hoeflich, Park Ranger Thomas Healy, Helicopter Foreman Eric Small, and Aviation Manager Jeff Pirog received the Valor Award of the Department of the Interior. Helicopter Pilot Tim Lyons and private citizen Rory Farrell received the Department of the Interior’s Citizen’s Award for Bravery. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-employees-and-local-citizens-recognized-for-bravery-and-valor-at-the-department-of-the-interior-s-74th-honor-awards-convocation.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/16th-annual-facelift-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:10:00 EST Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the 16th Annual Yosemite Facelift, an event held each fall to clean up trash and debris from around the park after the busy summer season. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/16th-annual-facelift-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-designates-wildlife-protection-zones-throughout-the-park.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2019 06:14:00 EST In preparation for a busy Labor Day Weekend, Yosemite National Park has designated several new Wildlife Protection Zones located on stretches of roadway throughout the Park where bears and other animals have been hit by vehicles. Visitors driving in the park this weekend will see new signs advising motorists that you are in a “Wildlife Protection Zone” and that speed limits will be strictly enforced. Multiple zones have been designated in Yosemite Valley and along sections of Big Oak Flat Road, El Portal Road, Wawona Road and Tioga Road. These zones will remain in effect until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-designates-wildlife-protection-zones-throughout-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-ranger-jack-hoeflich-receives-the-2018-harry-yount-award.htm Tue, 27 Aug 2019 09:26:00 EST Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that Jack Hoeflich is the 2018 recipient of the National Park Service’s Harry Yount Award for Excellence in the Art of Rangering. Named after the world’s first-known park ranger who patrolled Yellowstone National Park in the 1880s, the Harry Yount Award annually honors a National Park Ranger who consistently excels in the performance of duties that serve park visitors and protect the natural, historical and cultural resources of parks. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-ranger-jack-hoeflich-receives-the-2018-harry-yount-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-rescue-medic-heather-wonenberg-awarded-the-2018-outstanding-wildfire-ems-individual-of-the-year.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:51:00 EST The National Wildfire Coordinating Group in Boise, Idaho has awarded Yosemite National Park Helitack member Heather Wonenberg the 2018 Outstanding Wildfire EMS Individual of the Year Award. This award recognizes and honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding work, actions, or programs in emergency medical service for our Nation’s Wildland Firefighters. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-rescue-medic-heather-wonenberg-awarded-the-2018-outstanding-wildfire-ems-individual-of-the-year.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-the-ansel-adams-gallery-announce-the-9th-annual-gateway-expressions-student-art-and-photography-contest.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2019 05:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery are pleased to announce the 9th Annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Photography Contest. This contest celebrates the artistic creativity of our local youth living in Yosemite’s gateway communities. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-the-ansel-adams-gallery-announce-the-9th-annual-gateway-expressions-student-art-and-photography-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-will-host-a-public-meeting-on-the-upcoming-glacier-point-road-rehabilitation-project.htm Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:01:00 EST Yosemite National Park will host a public meeting in Oakhurst, California from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 on the upcoming Glacier Point Road Rehabilitation Project. All are welcome to attend this meeting to learn more about the Glacier Point Road Rehabilitation Project, which will be held at the Oakhurst Community Center (39800 Fresno Flats Road, Oakhurst, California, 93644). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-will-host-a-public-meeting-on-the-upcoming-glacier-point-road-rehabilitation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-debuts-new-app-that-helps-visitors-explore-the-park.htm Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:57:00 EST A new app by Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Conservancy makes it easier to plan a visit and explore Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-debuts-new-app-that-helps-visitors-explore-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/thomas-karl-standen-iii-receives-the-2018-barry-hance-memorial-award-at-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:06:00 EST Yosemite National Park is proud to announce that Thomas (Tom) Karl Standen III is the recipient of the 2018 Barry Hance Memorial Award. This ceremony was attended by approximately 400 Yosemite National Park employees, retirees, volunteers, and park partners including several past Barry Hance Memorial Award recipients. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/thomas-karl-standen-iii-receives-the-2018-barry-hance-memorial-award-at-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/lawsuit-settled-between-national-park-service-dnc-parks-and-resorts-and-yosemite-hospitality-llc-over-trademarks-and-service-marks.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:55:00 EST DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (Delaware North), the United States of America, and Yosemite Hospitality, LLC (Aramark) have settled the lawsuit filed by Delaware North related to Delaware North’s former concession contract at Yosemite with the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/lawsuit-settled-between-national-park-service-dnc-parks-and-resorts-and-yosemite-hospitality-llc-over-trademarks-and-service-marks.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-tioga-road-to-open-to-unrestricted-vehicular-traffic-on-monday-july-1.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:48:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the Tioga Road will open to unrestricted vehicular traffic on Monday, July 1st, at 8:00 a.m.. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-tioga-road-to-open-to-unrestricted-vehicular-traffic-on-monday-july-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-limited-access-on-tioga-road-beginning-on-friday-june-21-2019.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2019 11:38:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces there will be limited access to Tioga Road (Highway 120 East) for visitors interested in crossing the Sierra. Tioga Road will be open to all vehicles, including bicycles, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No parking will be allowed on Tioga Road and day use recreation is not permitted. There is no visitor parking available at either end of the road closure. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-limited-access-on-tioga-road-beginning-on-friday-june-21-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-packers-honored-as-world-champion-pack-team.htm Wed, 29 May 2019 09:18:00 EST Yosemite National Park Superintendent Michael Reynolds is proud to announce that Yosemite National Park won three major awards at the 50th Annual Mule Days Celebration over Memorial Day Weekend in Bishop, California. The Yosemite Packers were honored as the 2019 World Champion Pack Team and they won First Place in the category of Parade Pack Team – Government Packstring – Working 1 Lead and 5 Mules. The Yosemite Mounted Patrol also won First Place in the category of Mounted Horse Group. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-packers-honored-as-world-champion-pack-team.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-park-creates-624-129-000-in-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 24 May 2019 07:44:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,009,438 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2018 spent $495,245,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,184 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $624,129,000. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-park-creates-624-129-000-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-preparing-for-an-extremely-busy-memorial-day-weekend.htm Tue, 21 May 2019 12:17:00 EST Yosemite National Park is preparing for an extremely busy Memorial Day weekend. The park expects high visitation, especially from Friday, May 24, 2019 through Monday, May 27, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-preparing-for-an-extremely-busy-memorial-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-remain-closed-to-all-vehicular-traffic-through-sunday-may-19-2019.htm Fri, 17 May 2019 09:03:00 EST The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will remain closed to all vehicular traffic, including bicycles, through Sunday, May 19, 2019. This road closure will remain in effect due to current snow and ice accumulation on the road, and incoming winter storm systems that are expected to result in additional snow accumulation above 5,000 feet. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-remain-closed-to-all-vehicular-traffic-through-sunday-may-19-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-close-due-to-winter-weather.htm Tue, 14 May 2019 11:51:00 EST Due to an incoming winter storm system, the Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Glacier Point Road will remain closed until the storm system passes and the road can be evaluated for hazards. The road will reopen when road conditions are safe for vehicular traffic. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-close-due-to-winter-weather.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-for-the-season-on-friday-may-10-2019.htm Wed, 08 May 2019 11:59:00 EST Yosemite National Park will open the Glacier Point Road to all vehicular traffic at 9:00 am on Friday, May 10, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-for-the-season-on-friday-may-10-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/threatened-california-red-legged-frogs-making-a-comeback-in-yosemite-national-park-after-a-50-year-absence.htm Mon, 06 May 2019 05:13:00 EST Federally threatened California red-legged frogs are showing signs of a return to Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park after a 50-year absence following their reintroduction as part of a collaborative effort by the National Park Service, Yosemite Conservancy, the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish & Wildlife and NatureBridge. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/threatened-california-red-legged-frogs-making-a-comeback-in-yosemite-national-park-after-a-50-year-absence.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-public-meeting-to-provide-updates-on-the-big-oak-flat-welcome-center-and-the-tuolumne-meadows-parking-relocation-projects.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:09:00 EST Yosemite National Park is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Groveland Community Hall (18720 Highway 120, Groveland, CA) to provide an update on two upcoming projects: the Big Oak Flat Welcome Center and the Tuolumne Meadows Parking Relocation Projects. Park staff will discuss implementation and operations for both projects, which will begin construction in 2020. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-public-meeting-to-provide-updates-on-the-big-oak-flat-welcome-center-and-the-tuolumne-meadows-parking-relocation-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-hosts-7th-annual-law-day.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:26:00 EST Yosemite National Park is proud to host the 7th Annual Law Day to commemorate and celebrate our national ideals of liberty, justice, equality and the importance of the rule of law. Over 300 eighth grade students from Yosemite’s local gateway communities will be in attendance, including students from Mariposa, Lake Don Pedro, Coarsegold, Greeley Hill, Fresno and more. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-hosts-7th-annual-law-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-launch-of-a-pilot-daily-lottery-for-camp-4-campground.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2019 08:38:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that a new pilot lottery program for Camp 4 Campground will launch on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. This daily lottery system will be operated through Recreation.gov and will help improve the visitor experience at Camp 4 Campground. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-launch-of-a-pilot-daily-lottery-for-camp-4-campground.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-mariposa-grove-road-and-the-free-visitor-shuttle-open-for-the-season-on-friday-april-12-2019.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:19:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that the Mariposa Grove Road will reopen to automobiles on Friday, April 12, 2019. The free visitor shuttle to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias will also resume service for the busy summer season on Friday, April 12. When the shuttles are running, visitors should park at the South Entrance Parking area and ride the free shuttle 2-miles to the Lower Grove. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-mariposa-grove-road-and-the-free-visitor-shuttle-open-for-the-season-on-friday-april-12-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-day-on-saturday-april-20-2019.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:15:00 EST Yosemite National Park will be celebrating Earth Day, National Junior Ranger Day, National Park Week, and John Muir’s Birthday on Saturday, April 20, 2019. There will be activities for all ages throughout the day. All activities are free. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-day-on-saturday-april-20-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-conservancy-provides-15-3-million-in-support-to-yosemite-national-park-for-priority-projects-and-programs.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:54:00 EST Yosemite National Park, April 1, 2019 – Yosemite Conservancy is providing $15.3 million in support to Yosemite National Park to protect the rare Sierra Nevada red fox, revitalize wetlands and fund volunteer programs, among nearly 50 programs and grants it is backing in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-conservancy-provides-15-3-million-in-support-to-yosemite-national-park-for-priority-projects-and-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-glacier-point-road-and-the-surrounding-trails-to-remain-open-for-extended-winter-season.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2019 06:42:00 EST Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that Glacier Point Road and the surrounding trails will remain open for winter recreational use through Sunday, April 14, 2019, conditions permitting. Due to the significant snow pack, the current trail conditions are great for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing throughout the area surrounding Glacier Point Road. Typically, winter recreational use in this area ends at the end of March when the park closes Glacier Point Road to begin seasonal plowing operations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-glacier-point-road-and-the-surrounding-trails-to-remain-open-for-extended-winter-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-additions-to-the-yosemite-leadership-team.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:30:00 EST Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that three new park managers have been selected, bringing a wealth of diverse background knowledge and experience to Yosemite. The park welcomes Dr. Nicole Athearn as the new Chief for the Division of Resource Management and Science, Brendan Hickey as the new Administrative Officer, and David Miyako as the new Chief for the Division of Business and Revenue Management. All three of these new leaders will serve on the Yosemite Leadership Team (YLT). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-additions-to-the-yosemite-leadership-team.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-late-seasonal-openings-for-several-park-facilities.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:01:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that there will be late seasonal openings to facilities throughout the park. These late openings are due to the exceptionally heavy snowpack in Yosemite National Park and the subsequent extensive damage to many park facilities. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-late-seasonal-openings-for-several-park-facilities.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-that-the-2019-half-dome-preseason-lottery-will-open-on-wednesday-march-13-2019.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:32:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that the 2019 preseason lottery for Half Dome permits will open at 7:00 am PDT on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. For the latest information on the Half Dome preseason lottery, please visit https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hdpermits.htm. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-that-the-2019-half-dome-preseason-lottery-will-open-on-wednesday-march-13-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-backpacking-programs-for-teens-in-yosemite-and-olympic-national-parks-builds-future-scientists-and-leaders.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:24:00 EST NatureBridge, the largest non-profit educational partner of the National Park Service, leads life-changing backpacking programs for middle and high school students in Yosemite and Olympic National Parks each summer. These one-week and two-week programs offer the perfect mix of backpacking, science and adventure and give participants the opportunity to conduct field science investigations in two of the most iconic national parks in the country. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-backpacking-programs-for-teens-in-yosemite-and-olympic-national-parks-builds-future-scientists-and-leaders.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-that-the-2019-half-dome-preseason-lottery-will-be-delayed.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:04:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that the 2019 preseason lottery for Half Dome permits will be delayed this year due to a transition to a new contracted provider. The preseason lottery typically opens on March 1. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-that-the-2019-half-dome-preseason-lottery-will-be-delayed.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/visitor-fatality-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:43:00 EST At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Sunday February 24, 2019, a park visitor was killed in an incident on the Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park. Xuan Wang, 56, from Cupertino, California was hiking on the trail when she was struck by falling rock and ice and she succumbed to her injuries soon thereafter. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/visitor-fatality-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-impacted-by-recent-winter-storms.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:01:00 EST Multiple park facilities, housing units, and the park’s ski area have been significantly impacted by the significant snowfall the park received earlier this week. Yosemite Valley received approximately 18 to 24 inches of snow due to storms Monday through Wednesday. Yosemite’s high country saw several feet of new snow. The large snowfall amount caused several trees to topple, power outages, roads to temporarily close, damage to park campgrounds, and the temporary closure of the park’s ski area. No injuries occurred during the storm, and park personnel worked long hours to clear roads, ensure employee and visitor safety, and keep utility and other systems operating during the significant winter storms. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-impacted-by-recent-winter-storms.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-temporary-road-closures-and-delays-possible-due-to-incoming-winter-storm-systems.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:58:00 EST Temporary road closures and delays may be possible over the next several days along Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West), Wawona Road (Highway 41), and El Portal Road (Highway 140) inside Yosemite National Park. An incoming winter storm system could impact roadways inside the park due to heavy precipitation and snow at higher elevations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-temporary-road-closures-and-delays-possible-due-to-incoming-winter-storm-systems.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/access-to-yosemite-national-park-will-be-limited-along-the-highway-41-corridor-due-to-the-lapse-in-federal-appropriations.htm Wed, 02 Jan 2019 04:52:00 EST Yosemite National Park remains open, however there will be limited access to the park along the Highway 41 corridor from the South Entrance to the Badger Pass Road during the hours of highest visitation due to continuing issues with human waste and resource damage.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/access-to-yosemite-national-park-will-be-limited-along-the-highway-41-corridor-due-to-the-lapse-in-federal-appropriations.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/visitor-services-are-limited-inside-yosemite-national-park-due-to-the-lapse-in-federal-appropriations.htm Fri, 28 Dec 2018 14:37:00 EST Yosemite National Park is open, however visitor services are limited due to the lapse in federal appropriations. During the government shutdown, national parks are working to remain as open and accessible to the American people as possible.   https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/visitor-services-are-limited-inside-yosemite-national-park-due-to-the-lapse-in-federal-appropriations.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-and-glacier-point-roads-in-yosemite-national-park-close-for-the-winter-season.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2018 07:15:00 EST The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the winter season. There have been several storm systems that have moved through the park over the past two weeks. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-and-glacier-point-roads-in-yosemite-national-park-close-for-the-winter-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-release-of-the-replace-big-oak-flat-welcome-center-complex-environmental-assessment.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:31:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Replace Big Oak Flat Welcome Center Complex Environmental Assessment (EA). The public comment period for the EA is open until December 20, 2018. The EA describes and analyzes one action alternative to improve visitor experience, address deferred maintenance, improve safety, and increase operational efficiency at the Big Oak Flat Welcome Center Complex. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-release-of-the-replace-big-oak-flat-welcome-center-complex-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-winter-operations-in-the-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias-to-begin-on-friday-november-30-2018.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:52:00 EST Yosemite National Park Announces winter operations in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias to begin on Friday, November 30, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-winter-operations-in-the-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias-to-begin-on-friday-november-30-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-and-glacier-point-roads-in-yosemite-national-park-will-close-beginning-at-6-00-pm-tuesday-november-20-2018-due-to-incoming-winter-weather.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2018 04:40:00 EST The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 due to incoming winter weather. The road will reopen as weather and road conditions permit. This is not necessarily a seasonal closure. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-and-glacier-point-roads-in-yosemite-national-park-will-close-beginning-at-6-00-pm-tuesday-november-20-2018-due-to-incoming-winter-weather.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-release-of-the-wawona-wastewater-treatment-system-rehabilitation-project-environmental-assessment.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2018 05:35:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Wawona Wastewater Treatment System Rehabilitation Project Environmental Assessment (EA). The public comment period for the EA is open until December 9, 2018. This EA describes and analyzes two action alternatives to address deferred maintenance, improve visitor experience, and improve the operational efficiency of the Wawona Wastewater Treatment System. The preferred alternative (Alternative 2) would: https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-release-of-the-wawona-wastewater-treatment-system-rehabilitation-project-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/recovery-operation-completed-for-two-visitors-who-fell-from-taft-point-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Fri, 26 Oct 2018 09:39:00 EST The recovery operation for a male and female visitor who died in an apparent fall from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park was completed on the afternoon of Thursday, October 25, 2018. The two people fell approximately 800 feet below Taft Point in an area with very steep terrain. This recovery operation involved Park Rangers using technical climbing and rappelling techniques, in addition to helicopter support from the California Highway Patrol for a short-haul operation.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/recovery-operation-completed-for-two-visitors-who-fell-from-taft-point-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/two-visitors-fall-from-taft-point-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2018 06:34:00 EST A male and female visitor died in an apparent fall from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park Rangers are recovering the bodies this morning. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/two-visitors-fall-from-taft-point-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-the-9th-annual-volunteer-of-the-year-awards.htm Fri, 05 Oct 2018 13:46:00 EST Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of the park’s Volunteer of the Year awards. These prestigious awards are bestowed annually to outstanding volunteers in nine different categories for exemplary service to Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-the-9th-annual-volunteer-of-the-year-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-hosts-18th-annual-hydroclimate-meeting-in-yosemite-valley-this-free-event-is-open-to-all-beginning-at-9-00-am-october-11-and-12-2018.htm Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:56:00 EST Yosemite National Park is proud to host the 18th annual Hydroclimate Meeting in Yosemite Valley, on Thursday, October 11 and Friday, October 12, 2018. This event is a two-day meeting where scientists conducting research in the Sierra Nevada work to share information gained on a variety of topics, including hydrology, ecological restoration, fire, and more. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-hosts-18th-annual-hydroclimate-meeting-in-yosemite-valley-this-free-event-is-open-to-all-beginning-at-9-00-am-october-11-and-12-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-the-ansel-adams-gallery-to-host-award-ceremony-and-art-exhibition-on-saturday-october-5-2018.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2018 11:15:00 EST Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery are proud to honor the winners of the 2018 Gateway Expressions Student Art, Photography, and Poetry Contest at a special award ceremony beginning at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 5, 2018 in front of The Ansel Adams Gallery. Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery would like to thank Yosemite Conservancy for their generous support of this special program and our local students. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-the-ansel-adams-gallery-to-host-award-ceremony-and-art-exhibition-on-saturday-october-5-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/15th-annual-facelift-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:53:00 EST Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the 15th Annual Yosemite Facelift, an event held each fall to clean up trash and debris from around the park after the busy summer season. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/15th-annual-facelift-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-glacier-point-road-to-reopen-to-all-vehicles.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:01:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that Glacier Point Road will reopen to all vehicles at 8:00 am on Thursday, August 30, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-glacier-point-road-to-reopen-to-all-vehicles.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-the-ansel-adams-gallery-to-sponsor-8th-annual-gateway-expressions-student-art-and-poetry-contest.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2018 09:51:00 EST Yosemite National Park and Ansel Adams Gallery announce the eighth annual Gateway Expressions Student Art, Photography and Poetry Contest. The Gateway Expressions Student Art, Photography and Poetry Contest celebrate the creativity of youth in Yosemite’s gateway communities. Winning Artwork will be Featured in Ansel Adams Gallery. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-the-ansel-adams-gallery-to-sponsor-8th-annual-gateway-expressions-student-art-and-poetry-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-temporary-closure-of-el-portal-road-highway-140.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2018 06:58:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that there will be a temporary closure on the El Portal Road (Highway 140) inside Yosemite National Park from the Parkline in El Portal to the El Portal Road/Big Oak Flat Road Junction (Highway 140/Highway 120 junction). This closure will be in effect between 8:00 am and 4:00 pmFriday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26, 2018. Visitors will have access to drive through the work zone from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm each day. The closure may not be in effect on Sunday pending the completion of the work. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-temporary-closure-of-el-portal-road-highway-140.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-wawona-road-highway-41-will-reopen-between-wawona-and-yosemite-valley-on-friday-august-24-2018.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2018 09:04:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that the Wawona Road (Highway 41) inside Yosemite National Park will reopen to all vehicles between Wawona and Yosemite Valley at 8:00 am on Friday, August 24, 2018. There will be full access to Yosemite Valley via the Wawona Road. The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and the Wawona area remain open. The Glacier Point Road remains closed and is expected to reopen within the next two weeks. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-wawona-road-highway-41-will-reopen-between-wawona-and-yosemite-valley-on-friday-august-24-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-valley-to-reopen-to-visitors-on-tuesday-august-14th-at-9-00-a-m.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2018 08:18:00 EST Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that Yosemite Valley will reopen to visitors on Tuesday, August 14th, at 9:00 a.m. Yosemite Valley has been closed to visitors since Wednesday, July 25th, due to impacts from the Ferguson Fire. Visitors can access Yosemite Valley from the El Portal Road (Highway 140), the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120), or the Tioga Road (Highway 120). The Wawona Road (Highway 41) will remain closed for at least another week due to ongoing fire activity and firefighter operations. Park visitors should be aware that there is still active fire and smoke on the roads and people should drive with extreme caution. Delays on the roads are possible due to fire activity and ongoing firefighter operations. There will be limited hours and limited visitor services at park facilities as the park returns to normal operations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-valley-to-reopen-to-visitors-on-tuesday-august-14th-at-9-00-a-m.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-valley-and-other-sections-of-the-park-remain-closed-indefinitely-due-to-impacts-from-the-ferguson-fire.htm Sun, 05 Aug 2018 11:40:00 EST Due to increased fire activity in the areas adjacent to and on Yosemite National Park, park administrators and fire managers have made the decision to extend the current park closures indefinitely. Fire managers are continuously assessing conditions in the area and will work directly with and will immediately advise park managers as conditions change and it becomes safe to reopen. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-valley-and-other-sections-of-the-park-remain-closed-indefinitely-due-to-impacts-from-the-ferguson-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-an-evacuation-has-been-issued-for-employees-and-residents-in-yosemite-valley-due-to-firefighters-working-along-the-roadways-and-road-hazards.htm Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:59:00 EST An evacuation has been issued for employees and residents inside Yosemite Valley due to limited road access to and from Yosemite Valley. This is due to firefighters working along the roadways and multiple hazards along El Portal Road, Big Oak Flat Road, and Wawona Road. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-an-evacuation-has-been-issued-for-employees-and-residents-in-yosemite-valley-due-to-firefighters-working-along-the-roadways-and-road-hazards.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-yosemite-valley-and-other-areas-will-remain-closed-through-sunday-august-5-2018-due-to-continued-unhealthy-smoke-impacts-and-active-firefighting-operations.htm Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:56:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley, Wawona Road, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias, Hetch Hetchy, and other areas will remain closed to all visitors through Sunday, August 5, 2018 due to continued unhealthy smoke impacts and ongoing firefighting operations. The park will continue to assess conditions and reevaluate all closures on Sunday, August 5. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-yosemite-valley-and-other-areas-will-remain-closed-through-sunday-august-5-2018-due-to-continued-unhealthy-smoke-impacts-and-active-firefighting-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-yosemite-valley-to-reopen-at-400-pm-on-friday-august-3-2018.htm Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:48:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley will reopen to all visitors at 4:00 pm on Friday, August 3, 2018. Limited visitor services will be available inside Yosemite Valley, including campgrounds, lodging, and food service operations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-yosemite-valley-to-reopen-at-400-pm-on-friday-august-3-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-additional-temporary-closures.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:47:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley and Wawona will close at Noon tomorrow, July 25, 2018, to all visitors due to the ongoing impacts of the Ferguson Fire. These closures include all hotels, campgrounds, and visitor services in Yosemite Valley and Wawona. Park visitors currently staying in park campgrounds and lodging facilities are asked to be out of these areas by Noon tomorrow. With the ongoing closure of Highway 140, park visitors can exit the park via Highways 120 and 41. The temporary closure is expected to last until Sunday, July 29, 2018. The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is closed.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-additional-temporary-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/highway-140-closed-from-midpines-to-yosemite-national-park.htm Sat, 14 Jul 2018 05:15:00 EST Highway 140 from Midpines to El Portal is closed due to a wildfire on the Sierra National Forest near El Portal that started on the evening of Friday, July 13, 2018. Highway 140 is currently closed just east of the Yosemite Bug Hostel to just west of Cedar Lodge in El Portal. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/highway-140-closed-from-midpines-to-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-employees-receive-department-of-the-interior-valor-award.htm Wed, 11 Jul 2018 06:26:00 EST Three Yosemite National Park employees were honored on July 4th by Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke at the 73rd Honor Award Convocation Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Park Ranger Jesse McGahey, Park Ranger Philip N. Johnson, and Firefighter/Paramedic Nick Bliss received the Valor Award of the Department of the Interior for heroic actions, courage, and professionalism exhibited in the line of duty. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-employees-receive-department-of-the-interior-valor-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-offers-electronic-park-entrance-passes-beginning-on-june-21-2018.htm Wed, 20 Jun 2018 05:14:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the opportunity for park visitors to purchase their park entrance passes electronically through YourPassNow beginning on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Once visitors purchase and save their digital pass to their cell phone, or print and bring their purchased pass with them, Rangers will scan their pass at the entrance station. This convenient new service will give visitors the choice of purchasing a park pass in advance, or purchasing a pass in person at the park entrance station. This option is already available to visitors at several National Park Service sites across the country. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-offers-electronic-park-entrance-passes-beginning-on-june-21-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-yosemite-conservancy-celebrate-the-reopening-of-the-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias-after-the-largest-restoration-project-in-park-history.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:44:00 EST Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Conservancy and public officials today dedicated the newly restored Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias following a landmark project to protect the ancient trees and reestablish the area’s natural serenity. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-yosemite-conservancy-celebrate-the-reopening-of-the-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias-after-the-largest-restoration-project-in-park-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-identifies-climbers-who-fell-from-el-capitan.htm Sat, 02 Jun 2018 15:55:00 EST Yosemite National Park identifies the two climbers who fell from the Free Blast route on El Capitan as Jason Wells, age 46, of Boulder, Colorado and Tim Klein, age 42, from Palmdale, California. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-identifies-climbers-who-fell-from-el-capitan.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/two-climbers-fall-from-el-capitan-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:16:00 EST Two climbers fell while climbing the Freeblast Route on El Capitan inside Yosemite National Park this morning at approximately 8:15 am. Park Rangers received multiple 911 calls reporting the incident and Yosemite Park Rangers and Search and Rescue staff responded to El Capitan. The climbers did not survive the fall. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/two-climbers-fall-from-el-capitan-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-s-andrew-davenport-wins-prestigious-aviation-award.htm Thu, 31 May 2018 08:16:00 EST Yosemite National Park congratulates Assistant Helitack Foreman Andrew “Boots” Davenport as the 2018 winner of the National Park Service Wright Brothers National Aviation Safety Award. This is a rare National Park Service award given annually to aviation specialists who exemplify excellence in the field of aviation safety. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-s-andrew-davenport-wins-prestigious-aviation-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-anticipates-extremely-busy-memorial-day-weekend-2018.htm Fri, 25 May 2018 08:20:00 EST Yosemite National Park anticipates an extremely busy Memorial Day weekend. The park expects high visitation, especially from Friday, May 25, 2018 through Monday, May 28, 2018. Visitors are encouraged to arrive at Yosemite before 9:00 am or after 4:00 pm. Once in the park, visitors are urged to park their vehicles at the Yosemite Village, Yosemite Falls, or Half Dome Village parking areas and enjoy Yosemite Valley by using the free shuttle bus service, bike paths, and hiking trails. Parking in Yosemite Valley is limited and parking is expected to fill early. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-anticipates-extremely-busy-memorial-day-weekend-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hiker-falls-from-half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Tue, 22 May 2018 10:39:00 EST A hiker fell from the Half Dome cables in Yosemite National Park yesterday afternoon at approximately 4:30 pm. The male hiker was on the Half Dome cables hiking with another person during thunder storm activity. Park Rangers were notified that a hiker had slipped and fell off the Half Dome cables. Rangers arrived on the scene and provided assistance to the second hiker. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hiker-falls-from-half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-that-tioga-road-will-open-for-the-season-on-monday-may-21-2018.htm Thu, 17 May 2018 07:12:00 EST Yosemite National Park Announces that Tioga Road (Highway 120 East) will open for the season to all vehicular traffic on Monday, May 21, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-that-tioga-road-will-open-for-the-season-on-monday-may-21-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-bus-parking-reservations-for-the-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias.htm Fri, 11 May 2018 06:11:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that parking reservations will be required for all buses over 20 feet in length, including commercial tour buses, non-commercial buses, and mini-buses, to park and visit the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The Mariposa Grove will reopen to the public on Friday, June 15, 2018. Bus reservations will be available beginning at 7:00 am PDTon Tuesday, May 15, 2018 on Recreation.gov for the summer and fall seasons from June 15, 2018 through November 30, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-bus-parking-reservations-for-the-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-will-be-in-place-for-visitors-on-may-11-2018-daily-lottery-for-permits-will-open-wednesday-may-9-2018.htm Tue, 08 May 2018 12:47:00 EST The Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park will be in place for visitor use this Friday, May 11, 2018. The trail will be wet and icy in places and visitors planning to ascend Half Dome are encouraged to be prepared for wet and cool hiking conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-will-be-in-place-for-visitors-on-may-11-2018-daily-lottery-for-permits-will-open-wednesday-may-9-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-adopts-two-wild-mustangs.htm Mon, 07 May 2018 07:54:00 EST Yosemite National Park has adopted two mustangs that were trained in the Sacramento Sheriff's Wild Horse Program to assist Park Rangers perform a variety of duties. The six year old geldings, Drifter and Sandman, arrived in the park in early April after four months of training by inmates at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center in Elk Grove, CA. The horses will join the approximately one hundred horses and mules that the park has and will be integrated into park operations such as traffic management, search and rescue, and the Mounted Patrol. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-adopts-two-wild-mustangs.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-opening-of-public-scoping-for-the-big-oak-flat-visitor-contact-station-and-emergency-services-facilities-project.htm Fri, 04 May 2018 07:23:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the opening of public scoping for the Big Oak Flat Visitor Contact Station and Emergency Services Facilities Project. This project will replace an aging contact station and restroom facility located near the Big Oak Flat Entrance to Yosemite National Park. The park is soliciting public comments through June 4, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-opening-of-public-scoping-for-the-big-oak-flat-visitor-contact-station-and-emergency-services-facilities-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-park-creates-589-343-700-in-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2018 07:49:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,336,889 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2017 spent $451,782,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,666 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $589,343,700. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-park-creates-589-343-700-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-on-saturday-april-28-2018.htm Tue, 24 Apr 2018 08:11:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the Glacier Point Road will open to all vehicular traffic at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 28, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-on-saturday-april-28-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-launches-pilot-program-to-address-traffic-congestion.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2018 06:41:00 EST Yosemite National Park is launching a pilot program to address traffic congestion. The program will be tested on the Highway 140 corridor onThursday, April 26 to Sunday, April 29 and on Thursday, May 3 to Sunday, May 6, 2018. This pilot is an initiative to test a new way to pace and send vehicles to the Arch Rock Entrance Station, improving visitor safety and access while enhancing the overall visitor experience on busy traffic days. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-launches-pilot-program-to-address-traffic-congestion.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-day-on-saturday-april-21-2018.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2018 08:12:00 EST Yosemite National Park will be hosting an Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in front of the Valley Visitor Center. All activities are free for all ages and entrance to the park is free on Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-day-on-saturday-april-21-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-changes-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs-improve-visitor-experience.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:08:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that Yosemite National Park will modify its entrance fees beginning June 2018 to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs that enhance the visitor experience. Effective June 2018 the park entrance fee will be $35 per vehicle or $20 per motorcycle. An annual park pass will cost $70. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-changes-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs-improve-visitor-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-valley-to-open-at-12-00-noon-today-april-8-2018.htm Sun, 08 Apr 2018 05:24:00 EST Yosemite Valley will open to all vehicles and visitors at 12:00 noon today. Yosemite Valley has been closed to the public since Friday due to anticipated impacts to roads and infrastructure from high water. Water levels in the Merced River crested at 13.73 feet at Pohono Bridge, which is approximately 4 feet over flood stage. Park roads were 2 to 4 feet underwater Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-valley-to-open-at-12-00-noon-today-april-8-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-experienced-significant-impacts-from-storm.htm Sat, 07 Apr 2018 15:04:00 EST Yosemite Valley anticipates opening Sunday, April 8 at noon pending assessments https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-experienced-significant-impacts-from-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expects-significant-impacts-from-incoming-storm-april-2018.htm Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:21:00 EST Yosemite National Park expects significant impacts from a storm coming in from the Pacific and Yosemite Valley will be closed to park visitors on Friday, April 6 at 5:00 pm. All campgrounds and visitor lodging in Yosemite Valley will close Friday afternoon and reservations for Friday evening, April 6, and Saturday evening, April 7, have been cancelled. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expects-significant-impacts-from-incoming-storm-april-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expects-significant-impacts-from-incoming-storm.htm Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:16:00 EST Yosemite National Park expects significant impacts from a storm coming in from the Pacific. Storm activity is expected to impact Yosemite National Park and the surrounding area on Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8, 2018. Park roadways, campgrounds, and other facilities may be impacted. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expects-significant-impacts-from-incoming-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-backpacking-program-for-teens-in-yosemite-and-olympic-national-parks-builds-future-scientists-and-leaders.htm Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:00:00 EST NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, leads life-changing backpacking programs for high school students in Yosemite and Olympic National Parks each summer. These one-week and two-week programs offer the perfect mix of backpacking, science, and adventure and give participants the opportunity to conduct field science investigations in two of the most iconic national parks in the country. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-backpacking-program-for-teens-in-yosemite-and-olympic-national-parks-builds-future-scientists-and-leaders.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-conservancy-provides-12-5-million-to-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 28 Mar 2018 08:52:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy is providing $12.5 million in support to Yosemite National Park to improve the Bridalveil Fall visitor experience, rebuild a section of the trail around Tenaya Lake and collect data using 3-D aerial mapping to improve resource management parkwide, among 36 projects funded in 2018. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-conservancy-provides-12-5-million-to-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-inside-yosemite-national-park-will-reopen-at-10-00-am-today.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2018 05:05:00 EST The El Portal Road (Highway 140) inside Yosemite National Park will Reopen at 10:00 am today to all vehicular traffic. The road was closed overnight due to rocks, dirt, and debris that had fallen into the road due to heavy precipitation.   https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-inside-yosemite-national-park-will-reopen-at-10-00-am-today.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-inside-yosemite-national-park-is-closed-due-to-rockfall.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:39:00 EST El Portal Road (Highway 140) inside Yosemite National Park is closed at Parkline and the El Portal Road/Big Oak Flat Road Junction due to a rockfall. Heavy precipitation has caused rocks, dirt and debris, to fall in the roadway approximately 1/4 mile east of the park boundary in El Portal. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-inside-yosemite-national-park-is-closed-due-to-rockfall.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-hiker-found-safe-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:20:00 EST Alan Chow, the hiker missing in Yosemite National Park since Tuesday, February 20, has been found safe today. Chow, who was backpacking alone, was spotted from a National Park Service helicopter around Noon today above Wapama Fall in the Hetch Hetchy area after an extensive search the past several days. . He was transported to the Hetch Hetchy Ranger Station where he is doing well. Chow sustained minor injuries and has been reunited with family members https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-hiker-found-safe-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-opening-date-for-the-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias.htm Thu, 15 Feb 2018 06:01:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias will reopen to the public at 9:00 am on Friday, June 15, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-opening-date-for-the-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-release-of-the-bridalveil-fall-rehabilitation-environmental-assessment.htm Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:05:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Bridalveil Fall Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (Bridalveil Fall EA). The public comment period for the Bridalveil Fall Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment is currently open and will be open until March 14, 2018. Yosemite National Park initiated public scoping and tribal and agency consultation for this project in spring 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-release-of-the-bridalveil-fall-rehabilitation-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-pilot-program-for-horsetail-fall-event-february-12-26-2018.htm Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:28:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces a new program for the Horsetail Fall event taking place from February 12-26, 2018. This program has been created to improve the overall visitor experience to view the natural Horsetail Fall phenomenon that occurs each year in mid-February when the sun’s light at sunset causes the waterfall on El Capitan to glow like it is on fire. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-pilot-program-for-horsetail-fall-event-february-12-26-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-parks-michael-pieper-wins-prestigious-award.htm Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:57:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces Michael Pieper as the 2016 Recipient of the NPS Pacific West Regional Director’s Award for Natural Resource Stewardship through Maintenance. Michael is a Civil Engineer in Yosemite National Park and he has been recognized as an exemplary employee for his commitment to natural resource protection while working on a wide variety of maintenance projects in Yosemite National Park, including the restoration of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-parks-michael-pieper-wins-prestigious-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-and-glacier-point-roads-closed-for-the-season-in-yosemite-national-park-2017.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2017 07:20:00 EST The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the season, due to hazardous driving conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-and-glacier-point-roads-closed-for-the-season-in-yosemite-national-park-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gerardoremains.htm Wed, 29 Nov 2017 02:49:00 EST Cruz Hernandez, from Santa Barbara, California, who was last reported at Glacier Point on November 22, 2017. When he was reported missing, Park Rangers, with the aid of search dogs and a CHP helicopter, launched an extensive search looking for him. The search has been ongoing. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gerardoremains.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/seasonaljobs2018.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2017 06:48:00 EST Yosemite National Park has approximately 300 seasonal job openings for the summer of 2018. There are positions open in all areas of the park. In addition to Yosemite, there are seasonal jobs opportunities at many of the over 400 National Park Service units across the country. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/seasonaljobs2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayexpressionswin17.htm Thu, 09 Nov 2017 06:37:00 EST Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery will celebrate the winners of the 2017 Gateway Expressions Student Art, Photography and Poetry Contest from 11 am to noon on Saturday, November 18, 2017. The celebration reception will take place in front of The Ansel Adams Gallery in the Yosemite Village. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayexpressionswin17.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/veteransday17.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2017 11:07:00 EST Yosemite National Park will offer free admission to the public in honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2017. This fee free weekend is offered to all park visitors in honor of current members, retired members, and reserve members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/veteransday17.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-close-glacier-point-road-and-tioga-road-at-5-00-pm-on-thursday-november-2-2017.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:14:00 EST Yosemite National Park will close the Glacier Point Road and Tioga Road to all vehicular traffic at 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 2, 2017 due to incoming winter storms. This closure will remain in effect through the weekend and road conditions will be assessed on Monday, November 6, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-close-glacier-point-road-and-tioga-road-at-5-00-pm-on-thursday-november-2-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/museumweb.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:21:00 EST Yosemite National Park has expanded and improved the Yosemite Museum’s Web Catalog to enhance the public’s ability to experience a wide variety of historically significant items. Visitors are invited to explore more than 2,000 catalog records for objects and images from the Yosemite Museum collection. These records include American Indian basketry, historic objects related to John Muir, and photographs taken by Carleton Watkins and George Fiske. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/museumweb.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/national-park-service-proposes-targeted-fee-increases-at-parks-to-address-maintenance-backlog.htm Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:18:00 EST As part of its commitment to improve the visitor experience and ensure America’s national parks are protected in perpetuity, the National Park Service (NPS) is considering increases to fees at highly visited national parks during peak visitor seasons. Proposed peak season entrance fees and revised fees for road-based commercial tours would generate badly needed revenue for improvements to the aging infrastructure of national parks. This includes roads, bridges, campgrounds, waterlines, bathrooms, and other visitor services. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/national-park-service-proposes-targeted-fee-increases-at-parks-to-address-maintenance-backlog.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-implements-road-and-campground-improvements.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:39:00 EST On Northside Drive, work is being done to repave the road and add curbing for safety and resource protection. Work is also being done to realign portions of the road and do some sewer and utility work. The work on this portion of the road is in addition to work completed earlier this year which included a total redesign of the Yosemite Village Parking Area (formerly known as Camp 6), installation of a roundabout, and the repaving of the road from Stoneman Bridge to Yosemite Village. The total cost of the roadwork is approximately $14 million, coming from Federal Highway Administration, and the Recreational Fee Program. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-implements-road-and-campground-improvements.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-identifies-remains-of-alexander-sevier.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2017 08:18:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers have positively identified the remains of Alexander Joseph Sevier, a visitor who was last seen in Yosemite Valley on May 3, 2017. Sevier, a member of the U.S. Navy was staying in Housekeeping Camp and was witnessed going out on day hikes each day during his visit. When he was reported missing, Park Rangers, with the aid of search dogs and a CHP helicopter, launched an extensive search looking for him. The search has been ongoing. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-identifies-remains-of-alexander-sevier.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-the-8th-annual-volunteer-of-the-year-awards.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:10:00 EST Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the 2017 recipients of the park’s Volunteer of the Year awards. These prestigious awards are bestowed annually to outstanding volunteers in nine different categories for exemplary service in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-the-8th-annual-volunteer-of-the-year-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/another-rockfall-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:30:00 EST Another rockfall occurred on the Southeast face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park this afternoon at 3:21 p.m. The rockfall is significantly larger than yesterday's rockfalls. Geologists are assessing the size and weight of the rockfall and these estimates are forthcoming. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/another-rockfall-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/additional-information-on-rockfall-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2017 07:24:00 EST A series of rockfalls occurred yesterday afternoon from the Southeast face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Seven rockfalls occurred over a four-hour time span, with the initial rockfall happening at 1:52 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/additional-information-on-rockfall-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rockfall-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:49:00 EST A rockfall of undetermined size occurred in Yosemite National Park this afternoon at about 1:55 p.m. this afternoon. The rockfall was reported to have happened from El Capitan, a granite monolith above Yosemite Valley. The release point appears to be near the "Waterfall Route", a popular climbing route on the East Buttress of El Capitan. This is the area where Horsetail Fall flows in winter and spring conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rockfall-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayexpressions17.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2017 09:05:00 EST Yosemite National Park and Ansel Adams Gallery announce the seventh annual Gateway Expressions Student Art, Photography and Poetry Contest. The Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest celebrate the creativity of youth in Yosemite’s gateway communities. The contest is open to all students, grades K-12, who attend school or youth programs within the gateway community school districts of Yosemite National Park, including the communities of Bass Lake, Groveland, Chawanakee, Mammoth, Bishop, Mariposa, Oakhurst, and Sonora, California. Students should submit artwork, photographs and poetry no later than Friday, October 13, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayexpressions17.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/14th-annual-facelift-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Fri, 22 Sep 2017 09:30:00 EST Extensive Parkwide Clean-Up Event to Occur September 27 – October 1, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/14th-annual-facelift-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-adds-two-new-shuttle-buses-to-serve-park-visitors.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:18:00 EST Yosemite National Park has added two new shuttle buses to the park's fleet that serve over 3.7 million visitors each year. With the addition of these two new diesel-electric hybrid buses, Yosemite National Park operates 27 shuttle buses that serve visitors in Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, and Glacier Point.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-adds-two-new-shuttle-buses-to-serve-park-visitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-remains-open.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:40:00 EST Yosemite National Park remains open with all hotels, lodges, stores and campgrounds that have opened for the season are fully open and operational. All entrances to Yosemite National Park are open. Visitors can get to Yosemite Valley via Highway 140 from Mariposa, Highway 41 from Fresno, Highway 120 West from Groveland, and Highway 120 East from Lee Vining and US Route 395. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-remains-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/limited-number-of-day-parking-reservations-still-available-for-yosemite-valley.htm Mon, 17 Jul 2017 07:16:00 EST There are a limited number of day parking reservations still available for visitors planning a trip to Yosemite Valley on weekends this August. Securing a free day parking reservation in Yosemite Valley will greatly enhance a visitor’s experience during weekends in August, the park’s busiest month. These reservations are free (with a $1.50 service fee per reservation) and can be booked online (www.recreation.gov) or by phone at 1-877-444-6777. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/limited-number-of-day-parking-reservations-still-available-for-yosemite-valley.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/park-ranger-sharon-miyako-receives-prestigious-award-at.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:40:00 EST Yosemite National Park is proud to announce that Park Ranger Sharon Miyako is the recipient of the 2016 Barry Hance Memorial Award. This ceremony was attended by approximately 300 people, including several past Barry Hance Award recipients. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/park-ranger-sharon-miyako-receives-prestigious-award-at.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2017-yosemite-expects-busy-4th-of-july-weekend.htm Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:29:00 EST Yosemite National Park anticipates a very busy Fourth of July weekend. The park expects high visitation, especially from Thursday, June 29, 2017 until Wednesday, July 5, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2017-yosemite-expects-busy-4th-of-july-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-open-to-all-vehicular-traffic-june-29-2017.htm Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:07:00 EST The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park (Highway 120 through the park) will open for the season to all vehicular traffic beginning at 8:00 am on Thursday, June 29, 2017. There will be limited visitor services available from the Tioga Pass Entrance Station to Crane Flat. Tioga Road will open for bicycle and pedestrian users at 8:00 am Wednesday, June 28, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-open-to-all-vehicular-traffic-june-29-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-remains-closed.htm Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:04:00 EST The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park (Highway 120 through the park) remains closed to all vehicular traffic, including bicycles. Park staff and partners continue to conduct necessary repairs to power, communications, water, and sewer systems along the Tioga Road following a record-breaking year for winter snowpack. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-remains-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/parkingreservations17.htm Wed, 21 Jun 2017 08:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the second phase of a multi-year pilot program where visitors will be able to reserve a limited number of parking spaces at the Yosemite Falls Parking Area, located directly west of Yosemite Valley Lodge and south of Camp 4 in Yosemite Valley, for four weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, in August 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/parkingreservations17.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-and-arch-rock-entrance-reopen-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:55:00 EST The El Portal Road (Highway 140) into Yosemite Valley is scheduled to reopen to all traffic on Sunday, June 18 at 6:00 am. The first two miles of the El Portal Road from the park boundary is signed as a no-stopping zone. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-and-arch-rock-entrance-reopen-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-in-yosemite-national-park-remains-closed.htm Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:23:00 EST The El Portal Road and Arch Rock Entrance into Yosemite National Park remain closed due to a rockslide that occurred yesterday around Noon. Yosemite National Park staff are assessing the area and the road will remain closed at least through the weekend of June 17-18, 2017. After the assessment is complete, crews will begin to remove rock debris and repair the road to make it safe for visitors to travel on. There is no estimate for when the road will reopen. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-in-yosemite-national-park-remains-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epclosedjune.htm Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:20:00 EST A rockfall reported today around Noon has closed the El Portal Road and Arch Rock Entrance in Yosemite National Park. The rockfall was reported inside the park boundary about two miles east of the park line in El Portal. There are no injuries or damage to traveling vehicles reported. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epclosedjune.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/night-closure-to-take-place-on-big-oak-flat-road-inside-yosemite-national-park.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2017 06:15:00 EST Yosemite National Park will close the Big Oak Flat Road to all vehicular traffic, from Crane Flat to Foresta, in order to finish repairs and repave the road. This closure will be in place from 11:00 pm on Sunday, June 4, 2017 to 5:00 am on Monday, June 5, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/night-closure-to-take-place-on-big-oak-flat-road-inside-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-will-be-in-place-for-visitors-on-june-2-2017.htm Wed, 31 May 2017 07:49:00 EST The Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park will be in place for visitor use this Friday, June 2, 2017. The trail will be wet and icy in places and visitors planning to ascend Half Dome are encouraged to be prepared for winter hiking conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-will-be-in-place-for-visitors-on-june-2-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-anticipates-extremely-busy-memorial-day-weekend-2017.htm Tue, 23 May 2017 09:59:00 EST Yosemite National Park anticipates an extremely busy Memorial Day weekend. The park expects high visitation, especially from Friday, May 26, 2017 until Monday, May 29, 2017. Visitors are encouraged to arrive at Yosemite before 9:00 am or after 4:00 pm. Once in the park, visitors are urged to park their vehicles at the Yosemite Village, Yosemite Falls, or Half Dome Village parking areas and enjoy Yosemite Valley by using the free shuttle bus service, bike paths, and hiking trails. Parking in Yosemite Valley is limited and parking is expected to fill early. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-anticipates-extremely-busy-memorial-day-weekend-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-one-night-closure-on-big-oak-flat-road.htm Fri, 12 May 2017 06:57:00 EST Yosemite National Park will close the Big Oak Flat Road to all vehicular traffic from 9:00 pm on Monday, May 15, 2017 to 5:00 am on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-one-night-closure-on-big-oak-flat-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdincrease.htm Thu, 11 May 2017 07:16:00 EST Yosemite National Park will increase the permit fees for ascending Half Dome to a $10 application fee and a $10 permit fee. These fee increases will take effect when weather and snow conditions allow the Half Dome cables to be installed, at the end of May or early June 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdincrease.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gpopening2017.htm Wed, 10 May 2017 06:29:00 EST Yosemite National Park will open the Glacier Point Road to all vehicular traffic at 9:00 am on Thursday, May 11, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gpopening2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-sevier.htm Mon, 08 May 2017 07:22:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers continue to search for Alexander Joseph Sevier, who was last seen in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday morning, May 3rd. Sevier, an active member of the U.S Navy, traveled to Yosemite alone, and arrived in the park on Monday, May 1. He was staying at Housekeeping Camp and neighbors in the camp told Park Rangers that Sevier would go out for day hikes each day. He would hike alone each day, and return to Housekeeping Camp in the evening. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-sevier.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/lawday2017.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2017 08:56:00 EST The Fifth Annual Law Day Yosemite will be held this year from 10:00 AM until Noon, Friday, April 28, 2017, at Half Dome Village (formerly known as Curry village) in Yosemite Valley. It is open to the public. Entrance fees will be waived for attendees. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/lawday2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-re-opening-of-big-oak-flat-road.htm Tue, 25 Apr 2017 06:48:00 EST Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that the Big Oak Flat road will reopen to all vehicular traffic at 5:00 am on Monday, May 1, 2017. Visitors entering the park via Highway 120 West will once again be able to drive via Big Oak Flat road to Yosemite Valley. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-re-opening-of-big-oak-flat-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bridalveilea.htm Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:05:00 EST Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that the public scoping comment period for the Bridalveil Fall Rehabilitation Project Environmental Assessment will be open fromWednesday, April 26, 2017 to Friday, May 26, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bridalveilea.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-parkcreates-686339500-in-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:32:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 5,028,868 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2016 spent $520,629,100 in communities near the park. That spending supported 7883 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $686,339,500. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-parkcreates-686339500-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-continues-to-repair-big-oak-flat-road-418.htm Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:55:00 EST Yosemite National Park reports that progress continues to be made on repairs to the Big Oak Flat road. In early April, road crews dug down 65 feet to the bottom of an underground spring that caused soils to erode. The slope has been stabilized and soil and rock have been brought into the park to rebuild the roadbed. As of today, the roadbed has been built up 26 feet, which is about half way to the surface of the road. The park pledges to announce an opening date for the Big Oak Flat road as soon as it becomes available. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-continues-to-repair-big-oak-flat-road-418.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-on-the-weekends-of-national-park-week.htm Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:35:00 EST Yosemite National Park will waive park entrance fees on the weekends of National Park Week, Saturday and Sunday, April 15 – 16 and April 22-23, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-on-the-weekends-of-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-day-saturday-april-22-2017.htm Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:28:00 EST Visitors are invited to join the park’s celebration for Earth Day, National Junior Ranger Day, Park Rx Day, and National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-celebrate-earth-day-saturday-april-22-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-continues-to-repair-big-oak-flat-road.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:05:00 EST Yosemite National Park reports that significant progress has been made on repairs to the Big Oak Flat road. Road crews have hit the bottom of an underground spring that caused soils to erode, and are working to stabilize and rebuild the road. The park pledges to announce an opening date for the Big Oak Flat road as soon as it becomes available. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-continues-to-repair-big-oak-flat-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-yosemite-conservancy-launch-new-website-to-protect-bears-with-first-ever-online-bear-tracker.htm Mon, 03 Apr 2017 09:34:00 EST Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Conservancy today announced the launch of KeepBearsWild.org, a new website to protect the park’s iconic black bears. The website features the National Park Service’s first online bear tracker, information on ways for the public to help save bears, and eye-opening photography and videos not before available to the public. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-yosemite-conservancy-launch-new-website-to-protect-bears-with-first-ever-online-bear-tracker.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofrepairescontinue.htm Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:42:00 EST Yosemite National Park continues to repair the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West) leading to Yosemite Valley. Severe winter storms that have given new life to an underground spring caused saturated, heavy soils under the road to slide downhill. Over 200 feet of roadway has been impacted. As a result of the slide, the Big Oak Flat road from Crane Flat to Foresta Junction has been unsafe for vehicular travel and closed for repairs since late February. There is no estimated date for the road to reopen. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofrepairescontinue.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yc2017.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2017 07:08:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy is providing $12 million in support to Yosemite National Park for 34 projects in 2017 including building a new trail to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias along a historic stage-coach route, restoring bee, butterfly and hummingbird habitat, and studying species in Ackerson Meadow, the newest area of the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yc2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-continues-work-to-repair-big-oak-flat-road.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2017 09:55:00 EST Yosemite National Park continues work to repair the Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 ) leading to Yosemite Valley. Severe winter storms have impacted the road and it has been unsafe for vehicular travel since late February. The park is working with Federal Highway Administration officials and contractors to completely assess the situation and design and implement repair work. There is no estimated date for the road to reopen. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-continues-work-to-repair-big-oak-flat-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-teen-program-in-yosemite-national-park-builds-future-scientists-and-leaders-2017.htm Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:45:00 EST YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — March 9, 2017 — NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, opened registration for the Summer Field Research Course at its Yosemite campus. This two-week immersive backcountry expedition will give participants the opportunity to conduct field science investigations in one of the most iconic national parks in the country. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-teen-program-in-yosemite-national-park-builds-future-scientists-and-leaders-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/treefallincident.htm Mon, 06 Mar 2017 06:01:00 EST A woman was struck and killed by a falling tree in Yosemite National Park on Sunday morning March 5, 2017,  The tragic accident occurred in Half Dome Village, in Yosemite Valley, at around 10:00 a.m. yesterday morning, amid heavy snow and high winds. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/treefallincident.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofrepairs.htm Thu, 02 Mar 2017 09:54:00 EST Yosemite National Park is moving forward with repairs to the damaged Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West) leading to Yosemite Valley. Severe storms have impacted the road and it continues to be unsafe for vehicular travel, and has been closed since late February. The Federal Highways Administration has selected a contractor to repair the road. Work is expected to begin next week. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofrepairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vehicular-access-to-yosemite-valley-remains-available-only-via-highway-140.htm Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:35:00 EST Vehicular access to Yosemite Valley is currently available only via to Highway 140 (El Portal Road). The Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120) remains closed within the park between Crane Flat and Foresta due to storm damage. Highway 41 just south of the park entrance in Fish Camp, CA is closed, also due to recent storm damage. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vehicular-access-to-yosemite-valley-remains-available-only-via-highway-140.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/roaddamage.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:33:00 EST Vehicular access to Yosemite Valley is restricted to Highway 140 (El Portal Road) due to road damage in and around Yosemite National Park. The Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West) is closed within the park between Crane Flat and Foresta due to storm damage. Highway 41 just south of the park entrance in Fish Camp, CA is closed, also due to recent storm damage.   https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/roaddamage.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofclosure.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:53:00 EST The Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park (Hwy 120) will be closed daily from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am between Crane Flat and Foresta due to storm-related road damage. These closures will remain in effect fromFriday, February 17, 2017 until at least Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Visitors entering Yosemite from the Big Oak Flat entrance will not have access to Yosemite Valley during the closure hours. Due to the condition of the road, it is not safe for nighttime vehicular travel. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/visitors-to-yosemite-encouraged-to-delay-arrival-on-february-9-2017.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:09:00 EST Visitors planning to visit Yosemite National Park on Friday, February 10, 2017, are encouraged to delay arrival until after 12:00 noon due to overnight storm activity. Storm systems coming through Yosemite National Park are expected to result in heavy rain. Water and debris may be washed into roadways. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/visitors-to-yosemite-encouraged-to-delay-arrival-on-february-9-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofreopens.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2017 06:28:00 EST The Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park (Hwy 120) has reopened to all vehicular traffic following a rockfall that occurred on Sunday morning, February 5, 2017. Visitors are urged to drive with caution along the road, as there is the possibility of more mud and debris entering the roadway. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofreopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/the-big-oak-flat-road-hwy-120-is-closed-in-yosemite-national-park-water-and-debris-on-el-portal-road-hwy-140-and-wawona-road-hwy-41.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:34:00 EST The Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park (Hwy 120) is currently closed from Crane Flat to Foresta due to a rockfall. On Sunday morning, February 5, 2017, debris and several boulders fell into the road. There is no access to Yosemite Valley via The Big Oak Flat Road. Park road crews have been working to clear the roadway. At this time, there is no estimated time that the road will reopen. There is also water and debris on both the El Portal Road (Hwy 140) and Wawona Road (Hwy 41). All visitors coming to Yosemite National Park are encouraged to drive with caution. Several storm systems will be moving through Yosemite National Park over the next several days. Temporary road closures may go into effect at any time for the safety of park visitors. For updated 24-hour road and weather conditions for Yosemite National Park, please call 209-372-0200 and press 1. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/the-big-oak-flat-road-hwy-120-is-closed-in-yosemite-national-park-water-and-debris-on-el-portal-road-hwy-140-and-wawona-road-hwy-41.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-into-yosemite-national-park-has-reopened-117.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2017 07:20:00 EST The El Portal Road (Highway 140) into Yosemite National Park has reopened to all vehicular traffic, with delays. The road is open one lane, with controlled traffic, and visitors are asked to not stop along the road en route to Yosemite Valley. The road may close again at any time in the event of hazardous driving conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-into-yosemite-national-park-has-reopened-117.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-and-big-oak-flat-road-highway-120-closed-due-to-rockfall.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2017 08:52:00 EST The El Portal Road (Highway 140) and the Big Oak Flat Road (iIghway 120) are currently closed due to a series of rockfalls early this morning. There is no access to Yosemite Valley via Highways 140 and 120. The only vehicular access to Yosemite Valley is along the Wawona Road (Highway 41). Highway 140 is closed at the park line Highway 120 is closed at the Big Oak Flat Entrance due to heavy snowfall and dangerous driving conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-and-big-oak-flat-road-highway-120-closed-due-to-rockfall.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/140reopens.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2017 05:15:00 EST The El Portal Road (Highway 140) into Yosemite National Park has reopened to all vehicular traffic. The road is open and clear, yet visitors are asked to not stop along the road enroute to Yosemite Valley. The road may close again at any time in the event of hazardous driving conditions. The Hetch Hetchy Road has also reopened to all vehicular traffic. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/140reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-into-yosemite-national-park-has-reopened.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2017 06:36:00 EST The El Portal Road (Highway 140) into Yosemite National Park has reopened to all traffic following a rockfall. The road is anticipated to stay open throughout the day. The road will close this evening at 6:00 p.m. to all vehicular traffic based on weather and rockfall concerns. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-highway-140-into-yosemite-national-park-has-reopened.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/valleyreopens.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2017 08:07:00 EST Yosemite Valley will reopen for day-use visitors tomorrow morning, January 10, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. There is no access to Yosemite Valley via the El Portal Road (Highway 140) due to a rockfall that occurred early this morning. There is no estimated day or time for the road to reopen. The Hetch Hetchy Road is also closed due to a rockfall. Visitors should be aware that there will be limited visitor services and plan accordingly. Overnight accommodations and commercial services operated by the park concessioner are slated to reopen on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Campgrounds in Yosemite Valley are slated to be open for tomorrow evening. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/valleyreopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/all-roads-leading-into-yosemite-valley-to-close-today-at-500-pm.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 07:13:00 EST All roads leading into Yosemite Valley will close today at 5:00 pm in anticipation of a significant winter storm moving into the region early tomorrow morning, Saturday, January 7, 2017. There will be no visitor services available throughout the storm. Visitors intending to visit Yosemite National Park are highly encouraged to monitor weather reports and check road conditions before departing. These closures are being implemented to ensure the safety of park visitors and employees during the coming storm. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/all-roads-leading-into-yosemite-valley-to-close-today-at-500-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expects-significant-precipitation-over-the-next-several-days.htm Wed, 04 Jan 2017 09:29:00 EST Yosemite National Park is making preparations for visitor and employee safety in response to weather reports predicting significant precipitation, and possible flooding, over the next several days and through the weekend. The predictions for significant rainfall in Yosemite Valley, well above flood stage on the Merced River, could prompt the park to be closed in the next few days. People planning trips to the park, beginning tomorrow, Thursday January 5, 2017, should make alternate plans if the park does close. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expects-significant-precipitation-over-the-next-several-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/floodroadsopen.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2016 04:34:00 EST All roads leading into Yosemite Valley have reopened. Additionally, campgrounds, lodging, restaurants, and facilities within Yosemite Valley are open and  fully operational. This reopening is possible because the Merced River crested below flood stage early this morning, resulting in no major damage to park roads or operations. All roads leading into Yosemite Valley were closed last evening at 5:00 p.m.due to a forecast of flood conditions with a strong storm coming into the Yosemite area. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/floodroadsopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/floodwarning.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:04:00 EST The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning and flash flood watch for today, Thursday through Friday, December 15, 2016 for the Yosemite region. Flooding will occur on the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. Two to four inches of rain are forecasted today through Friday, with some areas receiving as much as six inches. Heavy snow is predicted for the Sierra Mountains with as much as six feet along the crest. Rainfall during this storm will raise water levels in the Merced River over 14’, several feet above flood stage at the Pohono River Gauge. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/floodwarning.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-and-glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-are-closed-for-the-season.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:23:00 EST The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the season. The series of storm systems that passed through the Yosemite Area over the last several weeks have resulted in snow accumulation throughout the park. These roads close each fall and remain closed throughout the winter months until weather conditions permit reopening in the spring next year.   https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-and-glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-are-closed-for-the-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogareopen.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2016 07:16:00 EST The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will reopen at Noon today to all vehicular traffic. The road has been closed due to recent storm activity in the Yosemite region. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogareopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-2016.htm Fri, 04 Nov 2016 08:30:00 EST Yosemite National Park will offer free admission to the public in honor of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, 2016. This fee free day is offered to all park visitors in honor of current members, retired members, and reserve members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-hwy-140-within-yosemite-national-park-to-reopen.htm Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:39:00 EST The El Portal Road (Hwy 140) within Yosemite National Park will reopen this evening to all vehicular traffic at 7:00 pm this evening. The road closed yesterday afternoon due to a rockfall, which resulted in several large boulders falling and landing on the road. There were no injuries associated with the rockfall. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-hwy-140-within-yosemite-national-park-to-reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-hwy-140-closed-within-yosemite-national-park.htm Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:13:00 EST The El Portal Road (Hwy 140) is closed within Yosemite National Park due to a rockfall this afternoon. The closure is in place from the park line to the Cascades picnic area. Several large boulders on the road prohibit vehicular traffic. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-hwy-140-closed-within-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-closes-tioga-road.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:58:00 EST Current winter storm activity has created hazardous driving conditions along Tioga Road. Yosemite National Park has closed Tioga Road from from Crane Flat to Lee Vining. This closure will be in place until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-closes-tioga-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-close-tioga-and-glacier-point-roads.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:46:00 EST With several major storms expected in the Yosemite Area this weekend, Yosemite National Park is closing Tioga Road at 3:00 pm and Glacier Point Road at 5:00 pm, on Saturday October 29, 2016. This closure will be in place until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-close-tioga-and-glacier-point-roads.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wspforum.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:53:00 EST Yosemite National Park invites the public to participate in an event on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 to learn about scientific findings related to wilderness use and planning. The event will take place at the Garden Terrace room at Yosemite Valley Lodge from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Staff from the National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will share and discuss a series of scientific studies that examined visitor capacity and stock use in wilderness areas. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wspforum.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gateway2016.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:39:00 EST On November 5, 2016 Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery will honor the winners of the 2016 Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest, which closed in September 2016. The contest is a way for the park to celebrate the creativity of youth living in the Yosemite gateway communities. The contest is open to all students, grades K-12, who attend school or youth programs within the gateway community school districts of Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gateway2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-signs-agreements-with-three-new-international-sister-parks.htm Wed, 19 Oct 2016 08:10:00 EST Yosemite National Park signed three new sister park agreements on Thursday, September 29, 2016 with Cumbres de Monterrey National Park in Mexico, Blue Mountains National Park in Australia, and Wadi Rum Protected Area in Jordan. Park officials joined Yosemite Acting Superintendent Linda Mazzu to sign a formal agreement between each park and Yosemite, which cemented a formal relationship as the National Park Service enters a second century of service. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-signs-agreements-with-three-new-international-sister-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-accepts-submissions-to-the-6th-annual-gateway-expression-student-art-and-poetry-contest.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2016 13:27:00 EST Yosemite National Park hosts the 6th Annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest. This annual event celebrates the creativity of local youth artists and poets living in the gateway communities bordering Yosemite National Park. This year’s contest features a special anniversary category in celebration of the National Park Service Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-accepts-submissions-to-the-6th-annual-gateway-expression-student-art-and-poetry-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-sacramento-public-library-and-rei-celebrate-the-nps-centennial-on-saturday-september-17-2016.htm Fri, 16 Sep 2016 09:08:00 EST Park Rangers from Yosemite National Park will team up with Sacramento Public Library and the REI Village at the Belle Cooledge branch of the Sacramento Public Library on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service. Park Rangers from Yosemite National Park and librarians will be on hand to lead talks, share books and tell stories about California’s national parks. At 11:45, cake and ice cream will be served. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-sacramento-public-library-and-rei-celebrate-the-nps-centennial-on-saturday-september-17-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-host-annual-facelift-event-in-honor-of-national-public-lands-day.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:28:00 EST Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the Yosemite Facelift, an annual event held to clean up trash and debris from around the park after the busy summer season. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-host-annual-facelift-event-in-honor-of-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ackersonaddition.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:25:00 EST Yosemite National Park added Ackerson Meadow, 400 acres of critical wetlands and meadow habitat on the park's western boundary through a donation. The landmark addition was donated to the park through a cooperative effort between The Trust for Public Land, Yosemite Conservancy, and the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ackersonaddition.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:13:00 EST Yosemite National Park encourages all fourth graders to visit the park for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park (EKIP) program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 federally managed lands and waters. Visit www.EveryKidinaPark.gov to download the pass and obtain more information. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-temporarily-close-day-use-parking-area.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:18:00 EST Yosemite National Park will close a day use parking area in Yosemite Valley on the evening of Monday September 5, 2016 to improve parking and traffic circulation. The parking area, also known as the Village Day-Use Parking Area (south) or Camp 6, will reopen this winter. Visitor parking will be available at the Yosemite Falls parking area west of Yosemite Valley Lodge and at Half Dome Village. All overnight parking at campgrounds and lodging will remain open. All visitor facilities, including campgrounds, hotels, restaurants and stores will remain open and operational during construction. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-temporarily-close-day-use-parking-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-national-and-state-park-concessions-el-portal-llc-for-el-portal-market-concession-contract.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:15:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected National and State Park Concessions El Portal, LLC for the concession contract to provide visitor services at the El Portal Market, located within the El Portal Administrative Site in Yosemite National Park. The 10-year contract is expected to begin on November 1, 2016, and will include grocery, retail sales, food and beverage, and related services at the El Portal Market. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-national-and-state-park-concessions-el-portal-llc-for-el-portal-market-concession-contract.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/centennialevents.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2016 08:31:00 EST Yosemite National Park will celebrate the Centennial, 100 years of the National Park Service, on August 25, 2016. In honor of this historic milestone, park entrance fees will be waived Thursday August 25 through Sunday August 28, 2016. Camping fees and all other fees will still be applicable. The park will host many special Centennial programs throughout the park on August 25. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/centennialevents.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expands-american-sign-language-services.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:17:00 EST Yosemite National Park expands the American Sign Language (ASL) Program offered to Deaf and hearing impaired visitors. The park's Deaf services program offers trip planning, park orientation at the visitor center, and interpretive services for Deaf and hearing impaired visitors. The program also focuses on employee training in Deaf/disability awareness and outreach to the Deaf community. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expands-american-sign-language-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wspconcepts.htm Thu, 04 Aug 2016 08:30:00 EST Yosemite National Park will host a series of workshops to engage the public in the formulation of alternatives for the park’s Wilderness Stewardship Plan. The workshops will focus on two of the more complex issues to be addressed in the Plan—visitor use and capacity and stock use. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wspconcepts.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expects-busy-4th-of-july-weekend.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2016 07:58:00 EST Yosemite National Park anticipates a very busy Fourth of July weekend and visitors are urged to arrive at the park very early to avoid potential traffic congestion and difficulties with parking. Fireworks are strictly prohibited in the park. Additionally, with the ongoing drought, conditions are extremely dry and visitors are asked to avoid campfires unless absolutely necessary. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expects-busy-4th-of-july-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-prepares-for-extremely-busy-weekend-and-anticipates-temporary-area-closures.htm Thu, 16 Jun 2016 05:15:00 EST Yosemite National Park anticipates an extremely busy weekend, as record visitation continues and the park prepares for President Obama’s historic visit to Yosemite June 17 - 19. The White House announced last week that the President and First Family will celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a family trip to Carlsbad Caverns and Yosemite National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-prepares-for-extremely-busy-weekend-and-anticipates-temporary-area-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-welcome-delegation-from-berchtesgaden-national-park-in-germany.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2016 08:02:00 EST A delegation from Berchtesgaden National Park in Germany is visiting Yosemite National Park from June 19, 2016 to June 25, 2016. The purpose of the visit is for park managers from Berchtesgaden to exchange ideas and practices with Yosemite National Park managers and to further the Sister Park Arrangement. Berchtesgaden National Park is one of the leading parks in Europe currently working with other protected areas. Berchtesgaden is involved in cooperative efforts with the Carpathian and the Caucasus Mountain Ranges in Central and Eastern Europe. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-welcome-delegation-from-berchtesgaden-national-park-in-germany.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-pilot-program-for-day-use-parking-reservations.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:09:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces a pilot program where visitors will be able to reserve a guaranteed parking space on two upcoming weekends. Visitors to Yosemite National Park will be able to reserve a parking space in Yosemite Valley for the weekend of June 25-26 and July 2-4. 2016. The reserved parking program would benefit visitors by ensuring access to a parking space if they arrive before11:00 A.M. The parking area is located adjacent to shuttle bus stops that will encourage visitors to use the park’s alternative transportation system. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-pilot-program-for-day-use-parking-reservations.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-red-legged-frogs-and-western-pond-turtles-to-be-restored-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 26 May 2016 06:55:00 EST The federally threatened California red-legged frog has not been seen in the Yosemite National Park in a half century. The Western pond turtle has been absent from Yosemite Valley for the same time period, but is still found in the park’s Hetch Hetchy area. Both species will be reintroduced to suitable lake, river or meadow habitats in Yosemite Valley starting in 2016. Over the next three years, the goal is to reintroduce 4,000 California red-legged frog tadpoles and 500 adult frogs. Over the next eight years, one hundred adult Western pond turtles will be reintroduced to establish self-sustaining breeding populations. The first ten turtles released this June will be fitted with radio-transmitters to track and identify preferred habitats in Yosemite Valley. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-red-legged-frogs-and-western-pond-turtles-to-be-restored-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-anticipates-extremely-busy-memorial-day-weekend.htm Mon, 23 May 2016 10:19:00 EST Yosemite National Park anticipates an extremely busy Memorial Day Weekend. Visitors in personal vehicles arriving late morning through mid-day should expect extensive delays getting into and moving about the park, particularly in Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point. Visitors are urged to enter the park before 9:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. in order to avoid traffic congestion and difficulty finding parking. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-anticipates-extremely-busy-memorial-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-on-wednesday-may-18.htm Tue, 17 May 2016 13:15:00 EST The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for all vehicular traffic tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at noon. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides by State Highway 120, is the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-on-wednesday-may-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-receives-donation-of-26-baskets.htm Thu, 05 May 2016 07:33:00 EST Yosemite National Park, through Yosemite Conservancy, recently received a donation of 26 examples of Julia Parker’s basketry. These pieces were collected through the years by Elvira “Ellie” Nishkian, from San Francisco, who was active in many charitable causes and was instrumental in the formation of the Yosemite Fund, which is now known as Yosemite Conservancy. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-receives-donation-of-26-baskets.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/public-invited-to-earth-day-festival-at-yosemite-national-park-on-saturday-april-23-2016.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2016 09:31:00 EST Yosemite National Park is hosting a special Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. The public is encouraged to attend the Festival this year which honors the Centennial of the National Park Service. Park admission is free because of National Park Week and all activities at the Earth Day Festival are free of charge. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/public-invited-to-earth-day-festival-at-yosemite-national-park-on-saturday-april-23-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-tomorrow-april-19-2016.htm Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:49:00 EST The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season to automobile traffic tomorrow, Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-tomorrow-april-19-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek16.htm Thu, 07 Apr 2016 05:53:00 EST Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week, Earth Day, California State Park Ranger 150th Anniversary, and National Junior Ranger Day fromSaturday, April 16, through Sunday, April 24, 2016. Park entrance fees will be waived for Yosemite National Park on Saturday, April 16, to Sunday, April 24, 2016 to celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service. Camping fees and all other fees will still be applicable. The park will host many special events throughout the week culminating in the Earth Day Festival, which will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in front of the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek16.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-begins-new-concession-contract-on-march-1-2016.htm Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:17:00 EST Yosemite National Park will have a new primary concessioner tomorrow, March 1, 2016. Yosemite Hospitality LLC begins its 15-year contract to provide lodging, retail, recreational services, and food to over four million annual visitors to Yosemite. Yosemite Hospitality LLC was selected to be the park’s new primary concessioner in June 2015, following a competitive bid process. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-begins-new-concession-contract-on-march-1-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridgeteen.htm Mon, 08 Feb 2016 07:29:00 EST NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, opened registration for the Summer Field Research Course at its Yosemite campus. This two-week immersive backcountry expedition will give participants the opportunity to conduct field science investigations in one of the most iconic national parks in the country. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridgeteen.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yoseambassadors.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2016 07:44:00 EST A prestigious group of park supporters and advocates have been announced to be Yosemite Centennial Ambassadors. The Yosemite Centennial Ambassadors were selected from a wide variety of backgrounds and include musicians, scientists, artists, athletes, historians, writers, public officials and educators. Each ambassador shares a unique story, love, and commitment for Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite Centennial Ambassadors will help the park connect with and inspire the next generation of park visitors, supporters, and champions. In 2016, Yosemite National Park will commemorate the National Park Service’s centennial anniversary. The National Park Service was created on August 25, 1916 and will officially become 100 years old on August 25, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yoseambassadors.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-receives-funding-for-restoration-of-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2016 06:06:00 EST The National Park Service announced $15 million in support of 69 projects in 63 parks, including $1,165,000 for the Restoration of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias at Yosemite National Park. This funding augments other National Park Service funds and a Yosemite Conservancy donation of $20,000,000 to make the restoration project possible. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-receives-funding-for-restoration-of-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-change-historic-property-names.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:52:00 EST Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that the names of several buildings and facilities within the park will be renamed to eliminate potential trademark infringement issues with the current concessioner of Yosemite, DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (DNCY), a subsidiary of the Delaware North Companies. The name changes will impact several iconic buildings and landmarks listed on the National Register of Historic Places. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-change-historic-property-names.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2016.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2016 07:46:00 EST Yosemite National Park will offer free admission into the park on Monday, January 18, 2016 in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The fee free waiver is for all visitors in honor of the holiday. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-to-re-open-at-6pm-today.htm Sat, 09 Jan 2016 09:43:00 EST The El Portal Road (continuation of Highway 140) in Yosemite National Park will re-open at 6:00 p.m. today to all vehicular traffic. The road has been closed since Thursday morning due to a rockfall that blocked access to Yosemite Valley via this popular route. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-to-re-open-at-6pm-today.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-begins-clearing-rockfall-debris-on-highway-140.htm Fri, 08 Jan 2016 04:19:00 EST Yosemite National Park road crews have begun clearing debris caused by a rockfall on Thursday morning, January, 7, at 5:45 a.m. that closed the El Portal Road (Highway 140) in Yosemite National Park. The rockfall triggered several large boulders and debris to block access to Yosemite Valley via Highway 140. Park staff and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) staff assessed the site earlier today and deemed it safe for park personnel to begin removing the rocks and debris. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-begins-clearing-rockfall-debris-on-highway-140.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rockslide-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2016 04:56:00 EST Highway 140 Closed From Park Line to Junction of El Portal Road/Big Oak Flat Road (Highways 140/120) https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rockslide-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/busynewyear.htm Thu, 31 Dec 2015 10:03:00 EST Yosemite National Park is expecting to welcome an increase in visitors this upcoming holiday weekend. Recent storms have left ample snow for visitors to enjoy the many winter recreation activities Yosemite National Park has to offer. Below are a few tips and guidelines to follow if you are planning a trip for the upcoming New Year weekend. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/busynewyear.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nearly-23000-junior-rangers-sworn-in-at-yosemite-national-park.htm Tue, 29 Dec 2015 05:21:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers have sworn in 22,600 Junior Rangers so far this year. This sets a record for the most number of Junior Rangers in a year. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nearly-23000-junior-rangers-sworn-in-at-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bighornynn.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2015 06:09:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces a new episode of “Yosemite Nature Notes” entitled “Bighorn Sheep” is now available for viewing. The video features stunning footage of Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, interviews with wildlife biologists, and a special focus on the re-introduction of these magnificent animals to the Cathedral Range in Yosemite National Park in March 2015. The video is posted on the park’s website and on Youtube. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bighornynn.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ekip1000.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2015 08:42:00 EST Yosemite National Park has distributed approximately 1,000 free park passes to Fourth Graders through the “Every Kid in a Park” program. Fourth graders from across the country brought their vouchers to Yosemite to receive the free park pass. The passes are intended for fourth grade students and their families to visit more than 2,000 federal recreation areas through August 31, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ekip1000.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-closes-tioga-road-for-the-season.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2015 04:10:00 EST With several major storms coming through the Yosemite Area later this week, Yosemite National Park is closing Tioga Road for the season. Tioga Road typically closes each fall and remains closed throughout the winter months. The road reopens when weather conditions permit in the spring. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-closes-tioga-road-for-the-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wspscoping.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2015 07:25:00 EST Yosemite National Park opened public scoping for planning and environmental impact analysis for the Yosemite Wilderness Stewardship Plan. Public scoping comments will be accepted through January 29, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wspscoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/human-bear-incidents-reach-record-low-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:19:00 EST Yosemite National Park has recorded the lowest number of human-bear incidents since 1975, when the park initiated its first human-bear management program. In 2015, there were 76 incidents, which resulted in $4,909 in property damage. (A bear incident occurs when a bear causes property damage, obtains food, acts aggressively, or injures a person.) This represents a 95% reduction in number of incidents and a 99% reduction in property damage from the record high in 1998, when there were approximately 1,600 incidents resulting in $660,000 in property damage. Although injuries are relatively uncommon and minor, this year also marked the fourth year in a row in which there were no injuries caused by bears in Yosemite. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/human-bear-incidents-reach-record-low-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/Yosemite-National-Park-and-The-Ansel-Adams-Gallery-Conduct-Awards-Ceremony-for-Art-and-Poetry-Contest.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:22:00 EST Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery sponsored a Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest in September. Over 250 submissions were received, a record, from local community schools. Artwork was divided into categories and winning pieces were selected by park staff and park partners. Winning student artwork and poetry will be featured in an exhibit at The Ansel Adams Gallery from Thursday, November 5, through Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additionally, students will be acknowledged at a special Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. If there is inclement weather the reception will be held in the Valley Auditorium behind the Valley Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/Yosemite-National-Park-and-The-Ansel-Adams-Gallery-Conduct-Awards-Ceremony-for-Art-and-Poetry-Contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/Yosemite-National-Park-Entrance-Fee-Reduced-for-Fall-and-Winter-Season.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2015 09:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park’s entrance fee has been reduced to $25 for a seven-day pass for private vehicles from November through March. The reduced entrance fee aims to encourage visitation to Yosemite National Park outside of the busy summer season. The private vehicle entrance fee is $30 from April through October. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/Yosemite-National-Park-Entrance-Fee-Reduced-for-Fall-and-Winter-Season.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-in-yosemite-national-park-102215.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:36:00 EST Fire Scheduled To Occur On or Before October 28, 2015 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-planned-in-yosemite-national-park-102215.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-partners-with-google-maps-on-google-street-view.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2015 05:01:00 EST Yosemite National Park and Google Maps have partnered on a groundbreaking project that uses cutting-edge technology to allow visitors to explore Yosemite National Park’s iconic features. This program allows people to explore Yosemite’s features, learn about the history and geology of the park, and experience first-hand what it is like to rock climb and explore the beauty of Yosemite National Park. The first installment, “El Capitan Street View,” was released in June of this year. Today, Google Maps is launching Street View imagery of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Mirror Lake, Bridalveil Fall, and many other popular destinations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-partners-with-google-maps-on-google-street-view.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rxfirefall15.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2015 06:02:00 EST Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a series of prescribed fires in the park. The prescribed burns would start in mid-October however they are dependent on weather and fuel conditions. Shorter days and cooler temperatures provide fire managers optimal prescribed burning conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rxfirefall15.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/national-park-service-signs-contract-with-yosemite-hospitality-llc-a-subsidiary-of-aramark.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:26:00 EST Today, the National Park Service signed a concession contract with Yosemite Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark, to provide concession services within Yosemite National Park. The 15-year contract, the largest single contract in the National Park Service, will begin on March 1, 2016. The current concessioner, DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., a subsidiary of Delaware North Co., has held its contract since 1993. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/national-park-service-signs-contract-with-yosemite-hospitality-llc-a-subsidiary-of-aramark.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/volunteerawards2015.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:50:00 EST Yosemite National Park celebrated its volunteers at the sixth annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 26, 2015. The ceremony was conducted to recognize outstanding volunteers who have donated their time, talent, and skills to protect and preserve park resources and provide excellent service to park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/volunteerawards2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-commemorates-its-125th-anniversary.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:54:00 EST Approximately 1500 people attended a ceremony in Yosemite Valley today to commemorate the park's 125th Anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-commemorates-its-125th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift2015.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:37:00 EST Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the Facelift, an annual event held to clean up trash and debris from around the park after the busy summer season. This year’s Facelift event will honor Yosemite National Park’s 125th Anniversary with special service projects and interactive anniversary-themed activities. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fisher-kits-reintroduced-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:22:00 EST Four rescued fisher (Martes pennanti) kits were released yesterday north of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. This historic reintroduction was a cooperative effort between the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station (PSW), Fresno-Chaffee Zoo, and the Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation. The reintroduction aims to increase the long term viability of the declining fisher population by expanding its population to the northern part of Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fisher-kits-reintroduced-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hansflorine100.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2015 07:00:00 EST Hans Florine, world renowned rock climber, completed his 100th ascent of the Nose Route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Florine, along with Jayme Moye , an adventure writer from Boulder, Colorado , and Fiona Thornewell, an adventurer from London, England finished the ascent on Saturday afternoon, after beginning the climb on Thursday, September 10, 2015. This was the first time climbing El Capitan for both Moye and Thornewell. Florine’s first ascent of El Capitan was completed in 1989. The summit of El Capitan is 7,569 feet above sea level, and the climb from the floor of Yosemite Valley (at 4,000 feet) represents over 3,000 vertical feet of climbing. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hansflorine100.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-ansel-adams-gallery-to-sponsor-gateway-expressions-student-art-and-poetry-contest.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:03:00 EST Yosemite National Park and Ansel Adams Gallery announce the fifth annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest. Students should submit artwork and poetry no later than Wednesday, October 7, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-ansel-adams-gallery-to-sponsor-gateway-expressions-student-art-and-poetry-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wildfire-in-yosemite-national-park-tenaya-fire.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2015 13:14:00 EST A wildfire above Yosemite Valley began yesterday afternoon, September 7, 2015. The "Tenaya Fire" is currently at approximately 500 acres and is burning above Yosemite Valley. The fire is located along both sides of the Lehamite Creek Trail from the north rim of the Valley to the Tioga Road. Smoke from this fire is visible throughout the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wildfire-in-yosemite-national-park-tenaya-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-hiker-in-yosemite-national-park-found-after-two-day-search.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2015 04:25:00 EST Yosemite National Park rangers found the body of James Michael Millett, Jr. on September 1, 2015, two days after discovering a car that had been left at a popular trailhead parking lot for an extended period of time. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-hiker-in-yosemite-national-park-found-after-two-day-search.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-welcomes-4th-grade-students-through-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 09:32:00 EST Yosemite National Park invites all fourth grade students to visit the park and receive free entrance as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. The program provides a free annual pass for fourth grade students and their families to visit more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-welcomes-4th-grade-students-through-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-hiker-in-yosemite-national-park-found-deceased.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 06:25:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers found the body of James Michael Millett Jr. yesterday, September 1, 2015. His body was found above Yosemite Valley. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-hiker-in-yosemite-national-park-found-deceased.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-celebrate-founders-day-on-august-25-2015.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2015 06:21:00 EST Yosemite National park will celebrate Founders’ Day on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, the 99th birthday of the National Park Service (NPS). In commemoration of this special day, entrance fees will be waived and the park will conduct special events throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-celebrate-founders-day-on-august-25-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-department-of-public-health-investigates-second-case-of-human-plague.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:55:00 EST California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith announced that the department has been notified of a presumptive positive case of plague contracted by a recent visitor to California from Georgia. Confirmatory testing is being conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prior to becoming ill, the patient had been vacationing in Yosemite National Park (Yosemite), the Sierra National Forest and surrounding areas in California in early August. CDPH is in contact with Yosemite, CDC and the National Forest Service to assess locations where the patient visited. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-department-of-public-health-investigates-second-case-of-human-plague.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-department-of-public-health-and-yosemite-national-park-take-preventive-measures-in-plague-investigation.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2015 08:02:00 EST alifornia Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced that the department, working closely with Yosemite National Park, successfully reduced the risk of plague transmission at Crane Flat Campground in Yosemite. The campground, which had been closed for four nights to allow for rodent burrows to be treated for fleas, is reopening today. The treatment controlled potentially plague-infected fleas which could spread the disease to humans and other warm-blooded hosts. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-department-of-public-health-and-yosemite-national-park-take-preventive-measures-in-plague-investigation.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fallen-tree-limb-causes-two-fatalities-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2015 07:33:00 EST At approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning, a limb from an oak tree fell in Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley, striking a tent in which two minors were sleeping. Park Rangers responded to the campground to provide medical assistance, yet both minors were deceased. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fallen-tree-limb-causes-two-fatalities-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-department-of-public-health-investigates-human-plague-case.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2015 08:18:00 EST California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced the department is investigating a case of human plague in California, and conducting an environmental evaluation in the Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and the surrounding areas. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-department-of-public-health-investigates-human-plague-case.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogarededication.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:09:00 EST A historic rededication ceremony on the Tioga Road, conducted exactly 100 years after the original dedication ceremony, was held in Yosemite National Park yesterday. Former First Lady Laura Bush, Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher, and Yosemite Conservancy Vice President Jerry Edelbrock participated in the reenactment ceremony. Highlights of the event included a rechristening of the road, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and celebrating the history and importance of philanthropy in Yosemite and national parks across the country. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogarededication.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-continuation-of-highway-140-in-yosemite-national-park-to-re-open-at-600-pm.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:45:00 EST The El Portal Road (continuation of Highway 140) into Yosemite National Park will re-open at 6:00 p.m. this evening to all vehicular traffic. Intermittent traffic delays are possible due to on-going clean-up operations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/el-portal-road-continuation-of-highway-140-in-yosemite-national-park-to-re-open-at-600-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/frogrestoration.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2015 07:14:00 EST Yosemite National Park is restoring the federally endangered Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog to alpine lakes within the park. The yellow-legged frog was once the most common frog in mountain lakes throughout the Sierra Nevada, but introduced predators and diseases caused their population to decline by over 95 percent. Park experts are encouraged by the results of initial restoration efforts and estimate that the population in Yosemite could become self-sustaining within the next ten years. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/frogrestoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-institutes-fire-restrictions.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:23:00 EST Yosemite National Park is experiencing very high fire danger along with continued hot and dry weather patterns. Due to current and predicted fire conditions and possible active fire behavior, the park implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-institutes-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expects-busy-fourth-of-july-weekend.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:33:00 EST Yosemite National Park anticipates a very busy Fourth of July weekend and visitors are urged to arrive at the park very early to avoid potential traffic congestion and difficulties with parking. Visitors should plan on arriving at the park entrances by 9:00 a.m. each day. Parking in Yosemite Valley is expected to be especially challenging and visitors should plan accordingly. Based on past holiday weekends, visitors arriving during peak hours have been delayed for up to two hours in east Yosemite Valley. The park has added approximately 300 new parking spaces west of Yosemite Lodge. However, delays are still expected during the peak times. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expects-busy-fourth-of-july-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-yosemite-hospitality-llc-a-subsidiary-of-aramark-for-primary-concession-contract.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2015 06:02:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Yosemite Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), to receive the new primary concession contract for providing visitor services in Yosemite National Park. The 15-year contract – the largest single concession contract in the NPS – is expected to begin on March 1, 2016, and will include overnight accommodations, food and beverage operations, retail sales, fuel sales, bike and raft rentals, and a variety of other recreational activities throughout the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-yosemite-hospitality-llc-a-subsidiary-of-aramark-for-primary-concession-contract.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barryhance2015.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:29:00 EST Yosemite National Park Ranger Glen Gibbons was honored on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with the Barry Hance Memorial Award. Gibbons, a Park Ranger at the Arch Rock entrance station, received the park’s highest honor in front of several hundred Yosemite National Park employees. Since 2000, he has provided accurate information with a smile at the park’s third busiest entrance station. He was recognized for his genuinely warm and inviting demeanor of visitors and community members. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barryhance2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-rangers-receive-emergency-response-awards.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:04:00 EST Three Yosemite National Park Rangers have received awards from the Mariposa County Health Department for their efforts and service to emergency medical services (EMS) in Yosemite National Park. Heidi Schlichting received an award for Paramedic of the Year; Dave Hahn received an award for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of the Year; and Nancy Phillipe received an award for Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) of the Year. The awards were given at a ceremony in Mariposa, California last month. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-rangers-receive-emergency-response-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-opens-exhibit-featuring-early-landscape-paintings.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2015 08:44:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces an exhibit entitled Yosemite Viewed: Landscape Paintings of the 19th and 20th Centuries which opened to the public on Monday, June 1, 2015. The exhibit will run until Sunday, November 1, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-opens-exhibit-featuring-early-landscape-paintings.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fireseasonstarts2015.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2015 09:51:00 EST The 2015 Fire Season in Yosemite National Park began on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Fire season officially begins when seasonal firefighting equipment and personnel are in place, prepared and ready to respond. Additionally, grasses and other vegetation at the lower elevations have begun to dry out. This year, vegetation is drying out faster than average due to the low snowpack the park received over the last three winter seasons, making for fire danger above average for this time of year. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fireseasonstarts2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expecting-extremely-busy-memorial-day-weekend.htm Thu, 21 May 2015 09:23:00 EST Yosemite National Park anticipates an extremely busy Memorial Day weekend. Its been a very busy year so far and the park expects high visitation, especially from Friday afternoon until Sunday. Visitors are strongly urged to avoid arriving at the park during the peak hours of 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Arriving early in the day or late in the afternoon are the best ways to enjoy the park. Once in the park, visitors are urged to park their vehicles, and enjoy the park utilizing the free shuttle bus service, bike paths, and hiking trails. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-expecting-extremely-busy-memorial-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-and-glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-temporarily-close-at-8-pm-this-evening.htm Wed, 13 May 2015 08:08:00 EST The Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will temporarily close at 8:00 P.M. tonight, May 13, 2015. This is due to a significant storm predicted for the area that will potentially produce several inches of new snow at higher elevations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-and-glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-temporarily-close-at-8-pm-this-evening.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-and-glacier-point-roads-in-yosemite-national-park-temporarily-closed-0515.htm Thu, 07 May 2015 05:53:00 EST The Tioga Road and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are temporarily closed due to snow and icy conditions. A storm system in the area necessitated the temporary closure. The park is currently receiving snow at the higher elevations https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-and-glacier-point-roads-in-yosemite-national-park-temporarily-closed-0515.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-on-monday-may-4.htm Fri, 01 May 2015 10:00:00 EST The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season on Monday, May 4, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. for all vehicular traffic. Due to a light snowpack this past winter, the Tioga Road was cleared of snow early into the season. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides by State Highway 120, is the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-on-monday-may-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-in-place-on-saturday-may-2.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2015 09:02:00 EST The cables to the summit of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park will be in place this Saturday, May 2 and available for hikers. This opening date is three weeks earlier than previously scheduled due to the low snowpack. Day hikers wishing to ascend the cables between May 2 and May 22 must apply for a two-day-in-advance permit though an online lottery at: www.recreation.gov. The lottery will be open for applications from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (PDT) with lottery results available at 6:00 a.m. the following day. Day use permits for Half Dome are not available in the park. The cables will be inaccessible on Friday, May 1, due to maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-in-place-on-saturday-may-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-teen-program-in-yosemite-national-park-builds-future-scientists-and-leaders-2015.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:18:00 EST NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, opened registration for the Summer Field Research Course at its Yosemite campus. This two-week immersive backcountry expedition will give participants the opportunity to conduct rigorous environmental science investigations in one of the most iconic national parks in the country. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-teen-program-in-yosemite-national-park-builds-future-scientists-and-leaders-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-creates-535-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:54:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3,882,642 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2014 spent $405 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,261 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $535 million. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-creates-535-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-conservancy-debuts-new-theater-performances-and-art-workshops-for-2015-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:25:00 EST An imaginative line-up of brand-new family-friendly theater performances and art workshops unveiled today by Yosemite Conservancy will entertain, inspire and educate visitors about Yosemite National Park’s incomparable scenery, wildlife and people. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-conservancy-debuts-new-theater-performances-and-art-workshops-for-2015-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-earth-day-and-national-junior-ranger-day-with-special-programs-and-activities.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2015 11:40:00 EST Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day from Saturday, April 18, through Sunday, April 26, 2015. In conjunction with the Centennial celebration of the NPS, Yosemite invites visitors to Find Your Park, and join us in Yosemite for National Park Week. Special events and activities are being sponsored and organized by the National Park Service (NPS), Delaware North, Yosemite Conservancy, and The Ansel Adams Gallery. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-earth-day-and-national-junior-ranger-day-with-special-programs-and-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/the-ansel-adams-gallery-rehabilitation-recently-completed-at-yosemite-national-park.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2015 10:27:00 EST The first part of a multi-phase rehabilitation project of The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite National Park has recently been completed. The first phase of the project, which began in October 2014, was completed on Saturday, April 4, 2015. The newly rehabilitated gallery is fully open and operational in its historic location. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/the-ansel-adams-gallery-rehabilitation-recently-completed-at-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-joins-national-find-your-park-movement.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 06:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park joins parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. Launched yesterday by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-joins-national-find-your-park-movement.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/endangered-sierra-nevada-bighorn-sheep-restored-to-yosemite-and-sequoia-national-parks.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2015 06:44:00 EST A multiagency operation was recently concluded that returned two herds of endangered bighorn sheep to locations in Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, Inyo National Forest, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, worked together on the complex operation in the Sierra Nevada. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/endangered-sierra-nevada-bighorn-sheep-restored-to-yosemite-and-sequoia-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-tomorrow-saturday-march-28-2015.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2015 06:17:00 EST The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season to automobile traffic tomorrow, Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 6:00 a.m. All visitor services at Glacier Point will be fully operational. The Bridalveil Creek Campground will open within the next several weeks. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-tomorrow-saturday-march-28-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-ranger-robert-lewis-receives-pacific-west-region-harry-yount-award.htm Wed, 25 Mar 2015 10:41:00 EST Yosemite National Park Ranger Robert “Rob” Lewis received the Pacific West Region Harry Yount Award, given annually for excellence in “rangering.” Lewis was recognized for his overall impact, record of accomplishments, and excellence in traditional ranger duties. He will be considered, along with six other National Park Service (NPS) regional award winners, for the National Harry Yount Award. This prestigious award is one of the highest recognitions a ranger can receive. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-ranger-robert-lewis-receives-pacific-west-region-harry-yount-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-kicks-off-125th-anniversary-celebration.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:39:00 EST Yosemite National Park kicked-off its celebration of the park's 125th Anniversary with a ceremony at Yosemite Falls today. The theme of the event was Youth of Today: Park Stewards of Tomorrow. Approximately 500 people attended the event, 300 of whom were students from the Yosemite region and Sacramento. The guest of honor was Gabriel Lavan-Ying, better known as "Ranger Gabriel." Ranger Gabriel was named an Honorary Yosemite National Park Ranger last June through a visit arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Ranger Gabriel addressed the crowd and was named Honorary Chairman of the park's 125th Anniversary Celebration by park Superintendent Don Neubacher. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-kicks-off-125th-anniversary-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-hiker-found-alive-in-yosemite-national-park-mdahl.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2015 08:09:00 EST Missing visitor, Michael "Mic" Dahl, was found alive this morning, at approximately 11:00 a.m., in Yosemite National Park. He was spotted by visitors on the Yosemite Valley Loop Trail. The visitors recognized him from the missing persons flyer. Dahl was found approximately a quarter mile east of the Lower Yosemite Fall trail, in a large boulder field below Sunnyside Bench. Dahl sustained multiple injuries and is being transported to a local hospital via ground ambulance. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-hiker-found-alive-in-yosemite-national-park-mdahl.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-searches-for-missing-visitor.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2015 06:04:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers and search volunteers continue to search for Michael "Mic" Dahl, a 20 year old male, from southern California. Dahl, has been missing since Saturday morning, March 21, 2015. A student at University of California, Santa Barbara, Dahl arrived in Yosemite on the morning of Saturday, March 21, with three friends. He was discovered missing by his friends after a planned day hike. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-searches-for-missing-visitor.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/three-transportation-projects-underway-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2015 06:08:00 EST Yosemite National Park initiates one transportation project and concludes two others that will improve parking, road conditions, and traffic flow in the park. The projects will provide additional parking in Yosemite Valley, improve restrooms and reorganize the Tuolumne Grove parking area, and repair and maintain portions of the Tioga Road. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/three-transportation-projects-underway-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-conservancy-unveils-its-outdoor-adventures-for-2015.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:46:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy has unveiled a compelling line-up of Outdoor Adventures for 2015 with more than 60 programs for visitors to explore the park on guided adventures with local experts involving backpacking, photography, bird watching and more. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-conservancy-unveils-its-outdoor-adventures-for-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-receives-donation-of-2015-subaru-outback-from-national-park-foundation.htm Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:34:00 EST Yosemite National Park was one of four national parks to receive a 2015 Subaru Outback thanks to a partnership between the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, and Subaru of America, Inc. Yosemite National Park added the Subaru to its existing vehicle fleet. This fuel-efficient Subaru will help the park reach its goal to become more sustainable and reduce gasoline consumption during normal park operations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-receives-donation-of-2015-subaru-outback-from-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-in-yosemite-national-park-2-2015.htm Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:42:00 EST Yosemite National Park is planning a prescribed fire in the Wawona area, near the South Entrance. The fire is planned for tomorrow, Thursday, February 26, 2015 and will include 533 acres. The first segment of the burn will consist of 60 acres. The completion of the remaining 473 acres will occur throughout the month of March, weather dependent, concluding no later than Monday, March 30, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-in-yosemite-national-park-2-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-commemorates-centennial-of-national-park-service.htm Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:04:00 EST On August 25, 2016, Yosemite National Park will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service (NPS). Yosemite has selected ten centennial signature projects that are designed to enhance the visitor experience, restore critical ecological and wildlife habitats, and connect with the next generation of park stewards. The projects will be completed over the next several years and will be combined with other anniversary celebrations in which visitors can take part in. The Centennial will commence a second century of stewardship of America’s national parks and engaging communities through recreation, conservation, and historic preservation programs. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-commemorates-centennial-of-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/repairs-to-big-oak-flat-tunnels-to-begin-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Tue, 10 Feb 2015 06:53:00 EST Repairs to the Big Oak Flat Tunnels in Yosemite National Park, located along the Big Oak Flat Road/Hwy 120, are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. The historic tunnels, completed in 1937, consist of three tunnels along the Big Oak Flat Road. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/repairs-to-big-oak-flat-tunnels-to-begin-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-presidents-day-weekend.htm Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:07:00 EST Yosemite National Park will waive entrance fees from Saturday, February 14 to Monday, February 16, 2015 in commemoration of President’s Day. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-presidents-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-entrance-and-campground-fee-increases.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2015 06:20:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces entrance fees and campground fees will increase beginning March 1, 2015. The new fee structure includes modifications to the October 2014 draft proposal based on public input. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-entrance-and-campground-fee-increases.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rare-sierra-nevada-red-fox-spotted-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 28 Jan 2015 06:46:00 EST Yosemite National Park is excited to report the first confirmed sighting in the park of a rare Sierra Nevada red fox (Vulpes vulpes necator) in nearly 100 years. Park wildlife biologists had gone on a five-day backcountry trip to the far northern part of the park to check on previously deployed motion-sensitive cameras. They documented a sighting of the fox on two separate instances (December 13, 2014 and January 4, 2015) within the park boundary. The Sierra Nevada red fox of California is one of the rarest mammals in North America, likely consisting of fewer than 50 individuals. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rare-sierra-nevada-red-fox-spotted-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mlk2015.htm Mon, 12 Jan 2015 03:05:00 EST In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2015, Yosemite National Park will waive all entrance fees. The fee free day is available to all visitors in honor of Dr. King’s life and legacy. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mlk2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/roadsclosed2014.htm Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:54:00 EST The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the season because of deep snow and icy conditions. A series of storm systems have passed through the Yosemite region over the last several weeks, resulting in snow accumulations of up to two feet of snow in the higher elevations of the park, including Tuolumne Meadows and Glacier Point. The roads generally close each fall and remain so throughout the winter until weather conditions permit reopening in the spring. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/roadsclosed2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-waterfalls-booming-due-to-recent-storms.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:11:00 EST Yosemite National Park’s waterfalls are flowing again due to two days of significant rainfall in the Yosemite area. Waterfalls such as Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, and Cascade Fall are going full force due to recent storms. Snow levels remain high and roads leading into Yosemite Valley are open and clear. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-waterfalls-booming-due-to-recent-storms.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/125anniversarywebsite.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2014 05:25:00 EST Yosemite National Park has launched a new website to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Yosemite National Park. The website, which can be found at www.nps.gov/yose/anniversary, provides an innovative way for community members and interested parties to actively participate in the celebrations surrounding the anniversary that will take place throughout the 2015 calendar year. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/125anniversarywebsite.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-youth-programs-inspire-next-generation-of-park-stewards.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2014 06:59:00 EST A group of high school students from across California, who dubbed themselves “The Triumphant Turtles” for their slow and steady approach to achieving goals, credit the Adventure Risk Challenge program in Yosemite National Park for fueling a passion for conservation, improved leadership and literacy skills, and forging trails of opportunity to higher education. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-youth-programs-inspire-next-generation-of-park-stewards.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-berchtesgaden-national-park-sign-formal-sister-park-arrangement.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:26:00 EST Yosemite National Park and Berchtesgaden National Park in Germany have signed a sister park arrangement. The formal arrangement outlines the commitment from both parks to foster international cooperation in preserving these protected areas. The arrangement was signed by Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher and Dr. Michael Vogel, Berchtesgaden National Park Director, in October, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-berchtesgaden-national-park-sign-formal-sister-park-arrangement.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sustainability-conference-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2014 09:09:00 EST Yosemite Gateway Partners is hosting the first Yosemite Sustainability Conference in Yosemite National Park on December 8 through December 10, 2014. The conference is a three-day learning and networking forum dedicated to helping local and state businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations transition to economic, environmental, and social sustainability through best practices. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sustainability-conference-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/lottery-now-open-for-historic-ostrander-ski-hut-in-yosemites-backcountry.htm Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:32:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy announced today that it is accepting online reservation lottery forms for the 2014-2015 season at historic Ostrander Ski Hut, the cherished rustic stone cabin used by experienced cross-country skiers who make the strenuous 10-mile journey from Badger Pass Ski Area to Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/lottery-now-open-for-historic-ostrander-ski-hut-in-yosemites-backcountry.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayexpressions2014.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:56:00 EST Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery sponsored a Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest in September of this year. The park received a record 230 submissions from local community schools. Artwork was divided into categories and winning pieces were selected by park staff and park partners. Winning student artwork and poetry will be featured in an exhibit at The Ansel Adams Gallery from Thursday, October 23, through Saturday, October 25, 2014. Additionally, students will be acknowledged at a special awards ceremony on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at The Ansel Adams Gallery, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayexpressions2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/feeincreaseopen.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:39:00 EST Yosemite National Park is proposing to increase entrance fees into the park. The single vehicle entrance fee would change from $20 to $30 for a seven day pass. The park’s annual pass would increase from $40 to $60. The current rate of $10 per individual or motorcycle would increase to $15 for an individual and $25 per motorcycle. Interagency Passes, which are honored at all federally managed land units, are not affected by the proposed fee increase and will remain at $80 for the regular pass, $10 for the Senior Pass and free for the Access and Military passes. The current park entrance fees have been in place since 1997, when a seven day pass was increased from $5 to $20 per vehicle. According to the U.S. Bureau of labor and Statistics, $20 in 1997 is equivalent to $29.64 in 2014. This fee change will allow Yosemite to maintain consistent revenue while adjusting accordingly for inflation. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/feeincreaseopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/deafservicesanniversary.htm Wed, 15 Oct 2014 11:12:00 EST Yosemite National Park is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the park’s Deaf Services Program. To celebrate this milestone, the park will host special programs throughout the weekend of Friday, October 24, through Sunday, October 26, 2014. Special programs will include a Junior Ranger talk and Nature Walk given by certified American Sign Language (ALS) providers. There will also be a celebration on Saturday evening, October 25, at the Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater to honor the founders of Deaf Services. Additionally, sign language interpreters will be available throughout the weekend at the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center to provide interpreting for other normally scheduled park programs. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/deafservicesanniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/highway-140-in-yosemite-national-park-reopens.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:39:00 EST The Highway 140 entrance into Yosemite National Park will re-open as of Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. The highway, referred to as El Portal Road within the park boundary, was closed on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 due to the Dog Rock Fire. Additionally, electrical power to Yosemite Valley is expected to be restored late this evening, Friday, October 10, 2014. Power has been out in Yosemite Valley since the evening of October 7. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/highway-140-in-yosemite-national-park-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/dog-rock-fire-suppression-efforts-continue-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:39:00 EST Suppression efforts continue on the approximately 250 acre Dog Rock Fire in Yosemite National Park. Air and ground attack has been aided by favorable weather conditions, which have resulted in minimal fire growth on the western boundary of the park near the Highway 140 entrance. Currently, there is no estimate on the fire’s containment; however crews continue to make significant progress. The National Park Service is being assisted by the United States Forest Service and the California Interagency Incident Management Team 3. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/dog-rock-fire-suppression-efforts-continue-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wildfire-reported-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2014 13:19:00 EST A wildfire was reported around 2:45 p.m. this afternoon in the western portion of Yosemite National Park. The "Dog Rock Fire," is currently at 130 acres and multiple aircraft are en route to suppress the fire. Yosemite National Park fire crews, along with crews from several agencies, are working together in firefighting efforts. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wildfire-reported-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fourteen-properties-in-yosemite-national-park-added-to-national-register-of-historic-places.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2014 09:32:00 EST Fourteen properties in Yosemite National Park have recently been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources. These new listings include Yosemite’s High Sierra Camps and the historic Wilderness cabins. The High Sierra Camps include: Glen Aulin, May Lake, Merced Lake, Sunrise, Tuolumne Meadows, and Vogelsang High Sierra Camps. New listings of Wilderness cabins include Buck Camp Patrol Cabin, Frog Creek Cabin, Lake Vernon Snow Survey Shelter, Sasche Springs Snow Survey Shelter, Merced Lake Ranger Station and Snow Survey Cabin, Ostrander Lake Ski Hut, and the Snow Flat Ranger Station and Snow Survey Cabin. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fourteen-properties-in-yosemite-national-park-added-to-national-register-of-historic-places.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-in-yosemite-national-park-2.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2014 09:20:00 EST Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in Yosemite Valley in the Taft Toe Area. The burn will start in mid-October and is dependent on weather conditions. Although it is a dry year, Yosemite Valley recently received one inch of rain, and Taft Toe burn area fuel moistures are within prescribed fire parameters. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-in-yosemite-national-park-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/volunteerawards2014.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2014 04:57:00 EST Yosemite National Park celebrated its fifth annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27, 2014. The Yosemite Volunteer Awards recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of individuals and work groups who have generously donated their time and energy towards the preservation and enjoyment of Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/volunteerawards2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-commemorates-124th-anniversary.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:05:00 EST Today commemorates the 124th anniversary of Yosemite National Park, which was signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison on October 1, 1890. The legislation preserved and protected more than 1,500 square miles, including Tuolumne Meadows, the park’s high country, and Hetch Hetchy. Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias were still under the control of the State of California due to the provisions of the Yosemite Grant. However, the combination of the legislation and the existing Yosemite Grant comprised most of Yosemite National Park as it is known today. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-commemorates-124th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/new-program-tracks-yosemites-bears-in-real-time.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:56:00 EST For the first time, National Park Service wildlife managers in Yosemite will map and monitor the movement of the park's black bears in real-time to help wildlife managers understand the animals' activities beyond Yosemite Valley.Yosemite Conservancy donors are contributing nearly $70,000 to purchase GPS collars to track the bears. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/new-program-tracks-yosemites-bears-in-real-time.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yarts-celebrates-one-millionth-rider-to-yosemite-national-park.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:16:00 EST The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) celebrated its one millionth rider this summer. Long-time Yosemite National Park employee Julia Parker, Indian Cultural Demonstrator and regular YARTS rider, had the honor of being the one millionth rider. Parker has been riding YARTS from Midpines to Yosemite Valley since the inception of the program. Parker will be presented with a certificate and a keepsake photograph to commemorate this occasion. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yarts-celebrates-one-millionth-rider-to-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/annual-facelift-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2014 05:47:00 EST Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the Facelift, an annual event held to clean up trash and debris from around the park after the busy summer season. The event starts on Tuesday, September 23, and continues through Sunday, September 28, 2014. Trash pick-up volunteer days will start on Wednesday, September 24. Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter at various locations in the park, including roadways, in the river corridor, on trails, near climbing routes, and in parking, camping, and lodging areas. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/annual-facelift-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-saturday-september-13-2014.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2014 06:02:00 EST The Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park will reopen to the public on Saturday, September 13, 2014. The cables have been closed since Sunday night, September 7, due to a wildfire. The Meadow Fire, located east of Half Dome and near Little Yosemite Valley, is currently at 4,906 acres and is 23% contained. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-saturday-september-13-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-paradox-sports-conduct-climbing-event-to-honor-veterans.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2014 12:54:00 EST Yosemite National Park is hosting a multi-day event in which thirteen disabled United States Military Veterans will climb and hike several iconic peaks in Yosemite National Park. Paradox Sports organized the climbs and hikes, in conjunction with the National Park Service (NPS), for the second annual event. The disabled veterans, along with Yosemite veterans and Park Rangers, have begun climbs and hikes to iconic peaks such as El Capitan, Royal Arches, and Ranger Rock, with the intention of reaching the respective summits on Thursday, September 11. The event is designed to honor all veterans and commemorate the tragic events of September 11, 2001. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-paradox-sports-conduct-climbing-event-to-honor-veterans.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/meadow-fire-suppression-efforts-continue-in-yosemite-national-park-wilderness.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2014 11:40:00 EST The Meadow Fire, in Yosemite National Park’s high country, is estimated at 2,582 acres. The fire, originating in Yosemite’s high-elevation wilderness, is located east of Half Dome and near Little Yosemite Valley, a backcountry camping area. The Meadow Fire was reported yesterday around 12:30 p.m., Sunday, September 7, 2014 after a visible smoke column was spotted. All roads, entrance stations, and park facilities in Yosemite National Park remain open and operational. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/meadow-fire-suppression-efforts-continue-in-yosemite-national-park-wilderness.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/meadowfire2014.htm Sun, 07 Sep 2014 05:43:00 EST A wildfire that started early this afternoon in Yosemite National Park in Yosemite National Park has grown to approximately 700 acres. The Meadow Fire originated in Yosemite's backcountry wilderness, east of Half Dome and Little Yosemite Valley, at approximately noon today. Approximately 100 hikers were evacuated from the top of Half Dome, Little Yosemite Valley, and surrounding trails, via helicopter. There are no reported injuries or structures affected by the wildfire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/meadowfire2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-the-ansel-adams-gallery-to-sponsor.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2014 06:43:00 EST Yosemite National Park and Ansel Adams Gallery announce the fourth annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest. The Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest celebrates the creativity of youth in the Yosemite gateway communities. The contest is open to all students, grades K-12, who attend school or youth programs within the gateway community school districts of Yosemite National Park. This year the contest will expand to include students in Sonora, Bishop, and Mammoth Lakes, California. Students should submit artwork and poetry no later than Friday, October 3, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-and-the-ansel-adams-gallery-to-sponsor.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tuolumne-grove-parking-lot-to-be-temporarily-closed.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:37:00 EST The Tuolumne Grove parking lot in Yosemite National Park will be temporarily closed beginning September 8, 2014 while improvements are made to the trailhead and parking area. During the month of September, the parking lot will close at 6:00 a.m. on Mondays and re-open at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays. There will be no weekend work during the month of September. Beginning October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 the parking lot will be closed seven days a week. The Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias will remain open, with limited parking available at the Crane Flat Gas Station and other road turnouts. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tuolumne-grove-parking-lot-to-be-temporarily-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-conducts-sierra-wilderness-celebration.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2014 07:48:00 EST Yosemite National Park will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act and the 30th Anniversary of the California Wilderness Act on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Special events will take place throughout the day in Yosemite Valley and are designed to honor and celebrate the signing of these two acts, engage the public to better understand and appreciate wilderness, bring wilderness conservation organizations together, and connect with today’s youth and non-wilderness users. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-conducts-sierra-wilderness-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-parktocelebratefoundersdayonaugust252014.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 06:50:00 EST On Monday, August 25, 2014, Yosemite National Park will celebrate Founder’s Day. Founder’s Day marks the birthday of the National Park Service (NPS). This year, the NPS will be celebrating its 98th birthday. In commemoration of this significant day, entrance fees will be waived for all park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-parktocelebratefoundersdayonaugust252014.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-receives-2014-americas-best-idea-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:43:00 EST Yosemite National Park is one of 39 national parks selected to receive a 2014 America’s Best Idea grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. Inspired by Ken Burns’ critically acclaimed documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” this program builds partnerships between national parks and community, state, and other public organizations, and engages diverse audiences in meaningful and relevant ways with national parks and inspires participants to become stewards of our National Park System. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-receives-2014-americas-best-idea-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-receives-2014-california-preservation-foundation-design-award.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2014 06:41:00 EST Yosemite National Park has been selected by the California Preservation Foundation as the recipient of the 2014 Preservation Design Award in recognition of the publication of A Sense of Place: Design Guidelines for Yosemite National Park. The Preservation Design Award is specifically intended to recognize excellence in historic preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and sustainability. A ceremony to present the award to the park will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-receives-2014-california-preservation-foundation-design-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-announces-grant-from-alcoa-foundation.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2014 11:56:00 EST NatureBridge and Alcoa Foundation proudly announce the 2014 NatureBridge Alcoa Scholars program. Twenty-four high school students were selected from more than 160 applicants from Alcoa communities around the world, representing 18 countries. This summer, these Scholars will participate in a 10-day program immersed in the wonder and science of Yosemite National Park while building connections with each other. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-announces-grant-from-alcoa-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/big-oak-flat-road-re-open-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:02:00 EST The Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120) in Yosemite National Park has been reopened to vehicular traffic on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. The road was temporarily closed due to fire activity related to the El Portal Fire. All other roads within the park, including the Tioga Road, are open and clear, with the exception of the Foresta community access road, which remains closed at this time. Crane Flat, Yosemite Creek, and Bridalveil Creek Campgrounds remain closed. All other park campgrounds remain open. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/big-oak-flat-road-re-open-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-seeking-volunteers-to-assist-with-park-projects.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:48:00 EST Yosemite National Park is seeking help from the interested people to assist in preserving, restoring, and enjoying Yosemite Valley. Experienced work leaders will guide each day's group 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-seeking-volunteers-to-assist-with-park-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-park-creates-373-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2014 10:05:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3,691,192 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2013 spent $373,269,800 in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,033 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-park-creates-373-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/campfirerestrictions2014.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:29:00 EST Fire restrictions for Yosemite National Park went into effect yesterday, Tuesday, July 15, 2014. The fire order restricts the use of campfires in wilderness below 6,000 feet in elevation. However, campfires in designated campgrounds and picnic areas will still be allowed. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/campfirerestrictions2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-prospectus-for-business-opportunity-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:52:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today has issued a Prospectus soliciting proposals in response to a business opportunity to operate overnight accommodations, food and beverage, retail, auto fuel, recreation activities, and other related services within Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-prospectus-for-business-opportunity-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/busy-holiday-weekend-expected-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:39:00 EST Yosemite National Park anticipates a busy Fourth of July weekend and Yosemite Park Rangers would like to remind visitors how to best enjoy summer weekends in the park. On average, Yosemite sees nearly 4 million visitors annually; approximately 55% of those arrive during the summer and frequently on weekends. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/busy-holiday-weekend-expected-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-anniversary-celebrated-with-groundbreaking-for-landmark-project-to-protect-the-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2014 18:25:00 EST Under a towering canopy of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the National Park Service, Yosemite Conservancy and public officials today celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the Yosemite Grant Act, the legislation signed by President Abraham Lincoln to preserve Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove, by breaking ground on a landmark project to protect the ancient sequoia trees and the extraordinary experience they make possible. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-anniversary-celebrated-with-groundbreaking-for-landmark-project-to-protect-the-mariposa-grove-of-giant-sequoias.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/boxer-feinstein-praise-sentage-passage-of-resolution-honoring-the-150th-anniversary-of-the-yosemite-grant-act.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:55:00 EST U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein (both D-CA) today praised the passage of their resolution honoring the 150th anniversary of the Yosemite Grant Act, legislation signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864 that permanently protected the Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/boxer-feinstein-praise-sentage-passage-of-resolution-honoring-the-150th-anniversary-of-the-yosemite-grant-act.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barry-hance-memorial-award-given-at-yosemite-national-park.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2014 08:54:00 EST Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced yesterday that Julia Parker, Indian Cultural Demonstrator, and Stephen “Stevie” Lynds, Trails Supervisor, are the recipients of the 2013 Barry Hance Memorial Award. Although the award is typically presented to one Yosemite employee annually, the Awards Committee felt that two nominees were deserving of the award. The awards were given during an all employees meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2014, in Yosemite Valley. The ceremony was attended by approximately 300 people, including several past Barry Hance Award recipients. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barry-hance-memorial-award-given-at-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-road-construction-on-tioga-road.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2014 07:45:00 EST Road construction on the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park began this week, and will continue through September 30, 2015. This two-year rehabilitation project is a multi-phased construction project that encompasses improvements to the Tuolumne Grove Parking Lot and the Tioga Road Corridor. This phase of the rehabilitation work will include a 15 mile segment along the road from the Crane Flat Intersection to just east of White Wolf. The construction work will include improvements to culvert drainages, road grading and pavement resurfacing, new signage, and road striping. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-road-construction-on-tioga-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/busy-summer-weekends-expected-in-yosemite-valley.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:20:00 EST Yosemite National Park anticipates a robust 2014 summer season and offers tips to visitors on how to best enjoy the Yosemite Region during the park’s 150th Anniversary Year. On average, Yosemite National Park sees 3.8 million visitors annually; approximately 55% of those visitors arrive between June and September. To best enjoy the park and region during the busiest months, the National Park Service provides these special suggestions and tips to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/busy-summer-weekends-expected-in-yosemite-valley.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/new-museum-exhibit-yosemite-the-grand-experiment-opens-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 28 May 2014 09:45:00 EST Yosemite National Park unveils a new exhibit entitled Yosemite, the Grand Experiment which opens to the public on Tuesday, June 3. It will run through Saturday, October 18, 2014. The exhibit is located in the Yosemite Valley Museum (adjacent to the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center) and features paintings, prints, artifacts, and ephemera from Yosemite’s early years. Photographs and paintings of visitors and the landscape from the park museum’s extensive collection, including some of the earliest Yosemite images, will also be on display. Survey equipment, notes, and maps will be included. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/new-museum-exhibit-yosemite-the-grand-experiment-opens-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-friday-may-16.htm Tue, 13 May 2014 11:56:00 EST The cables to the summit of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park will be reset this Friday, May 16, 2014. This opening date is a week earlier than previously scheduled due to the low snowpack. Hikers wishing to ascend the cables between May 16 and May 22 can apply online at: www.recreation.gov for a first-come, first-served, permit. Permits for the early season week will be available at 7:00 a.m. (PDT) / 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, May 14. These early season permits are required, non-refundable and non-transferable. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-friday-may-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-rangers-win-valor-awards-for-technical-rescue.htm Fri, 09 May 2014 07:37:00 EST Four Yosemite National Park employees received Valor Awards at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on yesterday, Thursday, May 8, 2014. The rangers were recognized and honored for their valorous efforts from a complex and technical rescue on El Capitan in September 2011. The awards were given to two Yosemite National Park Rangers, Jeffrey Webb and David Pope, and two Yosemite Helitack Crewmembers Eric Small and Jeff Pirog. Additionally, a private contract park helicopter pilot, Richard Shatto, was also honored with a Citizen’s Award for Bravery for his expertise in piloting the helicopter during the intense rescue operation. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-rangers-win-valor-awards-for-technical-rescue.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/use-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems-drones-prohibited-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Fri, 02 May 2014 11:34:00 EST Yosemite National Park advises visitors that the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) are prohibited within park boundaries due to regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Specifically, the use of drones within the park boundaries is illegal under all circumstances. Thirty Six CFR 2.17(a)(3) states, “delivering or retrieving a person or object by parachute, helicopter, or other airborne means, except in emergencies involving public safety or serious property loss, or pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit” is illegal. This applies to drones of all shapes and sizes. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/use-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems-drones-prohibited-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-tomorrow-friday-may-2-at-noon.htm Thu, 01 May 2014 12:07:00 EST The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season tomorrow, tomorrow, Friday, May 2, 2014, at noon for all vehicular 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. Limited visitor services will be available over the next several weeks. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-tomorrow-friday-may-2-at-noon.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bishop-creek-prescribed-fire-postponed-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2014 10:41:00 EST Yosemite National Park Fire Managers have rescheduled a prescribed fire in the Bishop Creek area for early May. The prescribed fire, originally scheduled for the end of April, is postponed because of forecasted rain in the area. Yosemite is expecting up to one inch of rain throughout the park. Ignition of the prescribed fire is dependent on weather and moisture levels. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bishop-creek-prescribed-fire-postponed-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:52:00 EST Yosemite National Park is planning a 1,447 acre prescribed fire in the southwestern portion of the park near Yosemite West. The burn is projected to start the week of April 28, depending upon weather conditions. Ignition will take approximately five days with active burning, and about two weeks to monitor burn down activity. The Wawona Road will remain open during the burn, however, traffic control may be instituted if conditions require. Firefighters, fire equipment, smoke and debris may be present on the roadway. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-availability-of-the-ansel-adams-gallery-complex-rehabilitation.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:16:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Ansel Adams Gallery Buildings Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA will be available for public review and comment from April 16, 2014 to May 16, 2014. The EA addresses the rehabilitation needs while retaining the historic integrity of the structures. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-availability-of-the-ansel-adams-gallery-complex-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-monday-april-14-at-noon.htm Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:37:00 EST The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season for automobile traffic on Monday, April 14, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier-point-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-monday-april-14-at-noon.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-and-earth-day-with-special-programs-and-activities.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:07:00 EST Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week and Earth Day from Saturday, April 19, through Sunday, April 27, 2014. Special events and activities are being sponsored and organized by the National Park Service (NPS), DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., Yosemite Conservancy, and the Ansel Adams Gallery. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-and-earth-day-with-special-programs-and-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rockfall-closes-trail-to-rancheria-falls-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:16:00 EST A rockfall in the Hetch Hetchy area of Yosemite National Park closes trail east of Wapama Falls. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on March 31, a large rockfall occurred from the cliff just east of Wapama Falls above the Hetch Hetchy reservoir. No visitors were injured. However, the trail was closed just east of the Wapama Creek footbridges for safety purposes, and due to boulders preventing access beyond Wapama Falls. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rockfall-closes-trail-to-rancheria-falls-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/new-yosemite-theater-performances-and-art-workshops-unveiled-by-yosemite-conservancy-celebrate-park-history-and-grandeur.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2014 14:59:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy announced an exciting line-up for the Yosemite Theater 2014 season celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Yosemite Grant Act as well as a host of new art workshops to inspire visitors to create memories of the park’s iconic landscape, wildlife and people. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/new-yosemite-theater-performances-and-art-workshops-unveiled-by-yosemite-conservancy-celebrate-park-history-and-grandeur.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-reopens-areas-affected-by-rim-fire.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2014 08:36:00 EST Yosemite National Park reopens areas that were previously closed because of the Rim Fire. All areas previously closed, including the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias and hiking trails in the Hetch Hetchy area, are now open to the public. Visitors traveling in the areas impacted by last year’s Rim Fire should be aware of potential risks including hazardous trees, uneven ground, potential rockfall, and down and dead debris on trails. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-reopens-areas-affected-by-rim-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-announces-wells-fargo-scholarships-for-teens-in-californias-central-valley.htm Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:24:00 EST With a grant from the Northern and Central California Region of the Wells Fargo Foundation, NatureBridge is proud to offer scholarship funding for high school students in California’s Central Valley for a two-week backcountry science expedition in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-announces-wells-fargo-scholarships-for-teens-in-californias-central-valley.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-release-of-the-tuolumne-wild-and-scenic-river-final-comprehensive-management-plan-and-environmental-impact-statement.htm Thu, 13 Mar 2014 07:11:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Final Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The plan is the result of using the best available science, resource stewardship, and public input to create a robust vision for the Tuolumne River Corridor for the next 15-20 years. The Tuolumne River flows through the northern portion of Yosemite National Park and is one of the two federally designated Wild and Scenic rivers within Yosemite. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-release-of-the-tuolumne-wild-and-scenic-river-final-comprehensive-management-plan-and-environmental-impact-statement.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-partners-with-macys-heart-your-park-program-donations-at-visalia-store-to-benefit-park-programs.htm Fri, 07 Mar 2014 07:04:00 EST Yosemite National Park is participating in the “Heart Your Parks” fundraising program in partnership with Macy’s Department Stores. The program is a part of Macy’s “Secret Garden” campaign that aims to raise awareness and dollars for local parks across the country. From March 7 to March 31, 2014, customers at the Visalia, California, Macy’s can donate $1 or more at the register, with 100 percent of the donations benefiting Yosemite National Park. Additionally, Macy’s will match the total customer donation across all stores, dollar for dollar, up to $250,000 in total. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-partners-with-macys-heart-your-park-program-donations-at-visalia-store-to-benefit-park-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-in-yosemite-national-park-burn-scheduled-for-hetch-hetchy-area.htm Thu, 06 Mar 2014 04:40:00 EST Yosemite National Park is planning a prescribed fire in the Hetch Hetchy area, near the O’Shaughnessy Dam. The fire is planned for mid to late March and will include a total of 57 acres. Ignition and active burning will take approximately one to two days and a few additional days to patrol and monitor until the end of the burn. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-scheduled-in-yosemite-national-park-burn-scheduled-for-hetch-hetchy-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/exploring-yosemite-s-secret-spots-among-unique-line-up-of-new-yosemite-conservancy-outdoor-adventures-for-2014.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:07:00 EST Trekking to one of Yosemite National Park’s secret spots on the summer solstice, exploring areas within the park affected by last year’s Rim Fire, and photographing rainbows at night created by waterfalls are among the nearly 50 Outdoor Adventures for 2014 unveiled by Yosemite Conservancy. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/exploring-yosemite-s-secret-spots-among-unique-line-up-of-new-yosemite-conservancy-outdoor-adventures-for-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-park-creates-over-378-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 12:47:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3,853,404 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2012 spent $378,757.7 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,162 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tourism-to-yosemite-national-park-creates-over-378-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-day-use-permits-available-for-reservation-starting-march-1.htm Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:31:00 EST Half Dome Cables Day Use Permits Available for Reservation Starting March 1, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-day-use-permits-available-for-reservation-starting-march-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-commemorates-restoration-of-yosemite-cemetery.htm Thu, 20 Feb 2014 09:25:00 EST Yosemite National Park Commemorates Restoration of Yosemite Cemetery https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-commemorates-restoration-of-yosemite-cemetery.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-award-short-films-celebrating-nature-and-connection-to-yosemite.htm Wed, 19 Feb 2014 07:49:00 EST Yosemite National Park to Award Short Films Celebrating Nature and Connection to Yosemite https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-award-short-films-celebrating-nature-and-connection-to-yosemite.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-teen-program-in-yosemite-national-park-builds-future-scientists-and-leaders-2014.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:15:00 EST NatureBridge Summer Teen Program in Yosemite National Park Builds Future Scientists and Leaders (2014) https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-summer-teen-program-in-yosemite-national-park-builds-future-scientists-and-leaders-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-release-of-the-merced-wild-and-scenic-river-final-comprehensive-management-plan-and-environmental-impact-statement.htm Fri, 14 Feb 2014 03:48:00 EST “This plan will protect the Merced River and its outstandingly remarkable values into perpetuity and provide quality visitor facilities and access,” stated Don Neubacher, Yosemite Superintendent. “The planning process has been a monumental effort and we appreciate all the public input we have received. We now want to move forward with actions in the Plan that are critical to the preservation and enjoyment of this iconic national treasure.” https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-the-release-of-the-merced-wild-and-scenic-river-final-comprehensive-management-plan-and-environmental-impact-statement.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-ranger-aaron-smith-receives-pacific-west-region-harry-yount-award.htm Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:56:00 EST Yosemite National Park Ranger Aaron Smith received the Pacific West Region Harry Yount Award, given annually for excellence in “rangering.” Smith was recognized for his overall impact, record of accomplishments, and excellence in traditional ranger duties. He will be considered, along with six other National Park Service regional award winners, for the National Harry Yount Award. This prestigious award is one of the highest recognitions a ranger can receive. The award was presented at Yosemite National Park today. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-ranger-aaron-smith-receives-pacific-west-region-harry-yount-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/presidentsday2014.htm Tue, 04 Feb 2014 10:14:00 EST Yosemite National Park will waive entrance fees from Saturday, February 15 to Monday, February 17, 2014 in commemoration of President’s Day. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/presidentsday2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/range-of-light-film-festival-to-debut-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:48:00 EST The Range of Light Film Festival will debut in Yosemite National Park from Thursday, February 27, through Sunday, March 2, 2014. The festival is presented by Yosemite Conservancy, Yosemite National Park, and DNC Parks & resorts at Yosemite, Inc. The festival, part of the park’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Yosemite Grant, will be held in the Yosemite Theater behind the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/range-of-light-film-festival-to-debut-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm Fri, 10 Jan 2014 08:33:00 EST Yosemite National Park will offer free admission into the park on Monday, January 20, 2014 in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The fee free waiver is for all visitors in honor of the holiday. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-and-glacier-point-roads-closed-for-the-season-in-yosemite-national-park-2013.htm Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:40:00 EST The series of storm systems that passed through the Yosemite Area over the last several weeks have resulted in heavy snow accumulation throughout the park. Due to snowy and icy conditions, 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-and-glacier-point-roads-closed-for-the-season-in-yosemite-national-park-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/youthfilms.htm Mon, 02 Dec 2013 05:19:00 EST Yosemite National Park is conducting a “Youth in Yosemite” Short Film Contest. This contest is open to anyone 25 years of age or younger who is motivated to create a video about their connection to Yosemite National Park. The deadline to submit the short films is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/youthfilms.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-hiker-found-alive-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Mon, 25 Nov 2013 08:43:00 EST Missing hiker, Ann Lory, was found alive this morning, at approximately 11:30 a.m., in Yosemite National Park. She was located by a family member working with Search and Rescue crews in the search area. Lory sustained injuries and has been transported to a local hospital for medical attention. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-hiker-found-alive-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/lorysar1.htm Mon, 25 Nov 2013 08:17:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers are searching for Ann Lory, 60, a resident of Foresta, who has been missing since Saturdaymorning, November 23, 2013. Foresta is a small community located along the western portion of the park boundary and can only be accessed through the park via Highway 120 (Big Oak Flat Road). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/lorysar1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/visitorsatisfaction.htm Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:44:00 EST A recent survey of visitors to Yosemite National Park showed a 98% satisfaction rate with park facilities, services, and recreational opportunities. Park visitors completed the survey in August 2013 in conjunction with the University of Idaho, Park Studies Unit for the National Park Service. Two hundred twenty five visitors responded to the written survey at locations throughout Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/visitorsatisfaction.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-weekend.htm Mon, 04 Nov 2013 06:50:00 EST In celebration of Veteran’s Day, Yosemite National Park will offer free admission to the public on Saturday, November 9 through Monday, November 11. This fee free weekend is offered to all visitors in honor of current members, retired members, and reserve members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-veterans-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgrovefeis.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2013 06:04:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Restoration of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Final Environmental Impact Statement (Mariposa Grove FEIS). This landmark plan provides the foundation for the restoration and site improvements in the park’s largest grove of giant sequoias. The Mariposa Grove, along with Yosemite Valley, was included in the Yosemite Grant that was signed into law on June 30, 1864. This marked the first time the federal government set aside land for protection and is considered to be the genesis of the national park idea. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgrovefeis.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ostrander2013.htm Tue, 29 Oct 2013 05:51:00 EST With the winter season approaching, and Yosemite National Park now open to the public after the recent government closure, Yosemite Conservancy announced today that it is accepting lottery registration forms for the 2013-2014 season at the newly restored Ostrander Ski Hut, the cherished rustic stone cabin used by intrepid skiers and snowshoers who make the 10-mile journey from the park’s Badger Pass Ski Area to Ostrander Lake. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ostrander2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-receives-grant-from-wells-fargo-for-scholarships-for-californias-central-valley-youth.htm Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:09:00 EST With a $75,000 grant for the Environmental Education and Stewardship for Underserved Central Valley Youth project, NatureBridge is proud to announce the award of scholarship funding from the Northern and Central California Region of the Wells Fargo Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/naturebridge-receives-grant-from-wells-fargo-for-scholarships-for-californias-central-valley-youth.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/volunteerawards2013.htm Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park celebrated its fourth annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 28, 2013, National Public Lands Day. The Yosemite Volunteer Awards recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of people and work groups who provided exceptional volunteer services towards the mission of National Park Service and Yosemite. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/volunteerawards2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayexpressions2013.htm Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:20:00 EST Yosemite National Park and Ansel Adams Gallery to sponsor the Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest. The Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest celebrates the creativity and inspiration of youth in the Yosemite gateway communities. The contest is open to all students, grades K-12, who attend school or youth programs within the gateway community school districts of Yosemite National Park. Students should submit artwork and poetry no later than Friday, October 25, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayexpressions2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-celebrate-future-anniversary-events-in-gateway-communities.htm Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:41:00 EST Fall pageantry and warm temperatures invite visitors back to a reopened Yosemite. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-celebrate-future-anniversary-events-in-gateway-communities.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemitereopens13.htm Wed, 16 Oct 2013 04:56:00 EST Yosemite National Park reopens to park visitors tonight, October 16, 2013. Visitors can access public areas and roads immediately while facilities and other public services are brought back on-line. Yosemite National Park has been closed since October 1, 2013 due to the government shutdown. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemitereopens13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yartsextended.htm Thu, 19 Sep 2013 05:35:00 EST The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is extending transit service on Highway 120, west and east corridors, through Sunday, September 29, 2013. Previously, the runs from Tuolumne County, on Highway 120 West, were scheduled to end for the season on September 15, 2013. The service from Mono County, on Highway 120 East, will continue to operate on weekends through Sunday, September 29, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yartsextended.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-facelift-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2013 08:31:00 EST Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the tenth annual Yosemite Facelift on Tuesday, September 24, through Sunday, September 29, 2013. The goal of the Yosemite Facelift is to clean up trash and debris from around 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 trails, near climbing routes, and in parking, camping, and lodging areas. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-facelift-to-be-held-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mtnheritage13.htm Mon, 16 Sep 2013 06:12:00 EST Yosemite National Park will participate in the Mountain Heritage Days in Oakhurst, California, on Friday September 20 and Saturday, September 21, 2013. The Yosemite National Park Mounted Patrol will participate in the parade occurring on Saturday, September 21. The procession will start at the Fresno Flats Historical Park at 10:00 a.m. and will continue down to Road 426 to Golden Oak Loop. This year’s annual celebration will be focused around the upcoming anniversaries in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mtnheritage13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/state-route-120-reopens.htm Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:46:00 EST SR-120 (Tioga Road) which had been closed from Crane Flat to White Wolf, within Yosemite National Park, will reopen to all vehicular traffic at noon, Saturday, September 14, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/state-route-120-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-partners-with-paradox-sports-on-historic-veterans-climb.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:08:00 EST Yosemite National Park is hosting an event in which 30 disabled United States Military Veterans will climb several iconic peaks in the park, such as Half Dome and El Capitan. All of the climbers are expected to reach the summits of Half Dome and El Capitan on Wednesday, September 11. Paradox Sports, a nonprofit organization with an emphasis on adaptive sports, brought the group to Yosemite for the multi-day event. The event is designed to honor all veterans and celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-partners-with-paradox-sports-on-historic-veterans-climb.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofreopens13.htm Fri, 06 Sep 2013 05:31:00 EST State Route 120 (SR-120) from Groveland, CA into Yosemite National Park will reopen to all vehicular traffic at noon, Friday, September 6, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofreopens13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonatunnelrepairs13.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2013 06:47:00 EST Repairs to the Wawona Tunnel in Yosemite National Park, located along the Wawona Road/Hwy 41, are scheduled to begin on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Most of the construction will occur inside the tunnel and incremental traffic delays will be instituted during the construction period, which begins September 8 through December 13, 2013. The work is needed to clean and repair the Wawona Tunnel, which includes repairing sections of the tunnel wall, floor, and ceiling, sealing cracks and joints, improving the drainage system, and cleaning the interior of the length of the tunnel. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonatunnelrepairs13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rimfiretioga.htm Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:25:00 EST A portion of the Tioga Road, from Crane Flat to White Wolf, will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at 12:00 noon. The closure is necessary for firefighters to perform fire suppression activities along the road. This portion of the road is anticipated to be closed at least through Labor Day Weekend. The park will issue an update as conditions allow for the reopening of the road. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rimfiretioga.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/foundersday13.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2013 09:23:00 EST On Sunday, August 25, Yosemite National Park will celebrate Founder’s Day. In commemoration of this special day, entrance fees will be waived for all park visitors. Founder’s Day marks the birthday of the National Park Service (NPS). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/foundersday13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycyouthprograms13.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2013 06:21:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy is contributing $1.8 million to 12 Youth in Yosemite programs so that young children learn about nature through the Junior Ranger program, underserved high school students experience the wilderness for the first time, and college interns work side-by-side with park staff to repair trails and preserve habitat. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycyouthprograms13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/deafservices13.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2013 14:26:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces several new American Sign Language (ASL) services that are available in the park, and at home. New services include a video series on the park’s Youtube Channel, continued ranger programs, and an enewsletter. These services are designed to ensure visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing have equal access to all program offerings at Yosemite. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/deafservices13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-bolsters-international-affairs-program.htm Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:09:00 EST A delegation from one of Yosemite’s sister parks, Huangshan National Park in China, visited Yosemite National Park in early July of this year to reaffirm the Sister Park Arrangement between the two iconic national parks. The six person delegation from Huangshan participated in meetings with park staff, toured the park, and commemorated the visit with a dinner and signing ceremony at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Valley. Also participating in the signing ceremony and dinner were representatives from DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., Yosemite Conservancy, Naturebridge, and Ansel Adams Gallery. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-bolsters-international-affairs-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-plane-located-near-vogelsang-peak-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Mon, 08 Jul 2013 05:30:00 EST The single engine plane that was reported missing over Yosemite National Park on Monday, December 17, 2012, has been located. The plane, which was largely intact, was spotted by a park visitor near Vogelsang High Sierra Camp on Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Vogelsang area is in the rugged high country of Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missing-plane-located-near-vogelsang-peak-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-launches-new-website-to-commemorate-special-park-anniversary.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:26:00 EST Yosemite National Park has launched a new website to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Yosemite Grant Act. The website, which can be found at www.nps.gov/yose/anniversary, provides an innovative way for community members, Yosemite staff, and interested parties to easily participate in the celebrations surrounding the anniversary that will take place starting September 2013 and last throughout 2014. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-launches-new-website-to-commemorate-special-park-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/snow-plants-video-episode-released.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:08:00 EST "Snow Plants," the latest episode of the popular Yosemite Nature Notes series, has been released. Each episode is about eight minutes and explores interesting and often little known stories about Yosemite National Park. This is the 21st episode of Yosemite Nature Notes. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/snow-plants-video-episode-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/linda-eade-receives-prestigious-award-at-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:25:00 EST Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that Linda Eade, Yosemite Research Librarian, is the recipient of the 2012 Barry Hance Memorial Award. The award was presented during an all-employee meeting this morning in Yosemite Valley. The ceremony was attended by approximately 300 people, including several past Barry Hance Award recipients. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/linda-eade-receives-prestigious-award-at-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-upcoming-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:13:00 EST Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in Yosemite Valley in the Taft Toe Area. The burn will start on, or around, June 18, 2013, and is dependent on weather conditions. Specifically, the burn area is located along Southside Drive between El Capitan Bridge and the Sentinel Beach picnic area. The total prescribed burn area will include 111 acres and is expected to last one to two days. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/prescribed-fire-upcoming-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sharing-traditions-exhibit-in-yosemite-showcases-80-years-of-native-basketry-demonstrators-and-art.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:32:00 EST A 36 inch-wide basket that took three years to hand weave, restored film footage of American Indian history in the 1920s and an oral history of native cultural demonstrators are among the items showcased in Sharing Traditions, a new exhibit at the Yosemite Museum celebrating the 80-year history of Yosemite National Park’s basket-weaving demonstrators and their role in conveying American Indian culture to the public. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sharing-traditions-exhibit-in-yosemite-showcases-80-years-of-native-basketry-demonstrators-and-art.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/kiernansar613.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:38:00 EST A twenty eight year old climber died in a rock climbing accident on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park yesterday afternoon, Sunday, June 2, 2013. Felix Joseph Kiernan, from London, England, was climbing on the East Buttress of El Capitan, a popular climbing route in Yosemite Valley, when he was struck by a rock. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/kiernansar613.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/visitor-swept-over-nevada-fall-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Sun, 02 Jun 2013 06:03:00 EST At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, a visitor was witnessed being swept over the precipice of Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/visitor-swept-over-nevada-fall-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdcablesup13.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 09:16:00 EST The cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park will be in place and open for the season on Friday, May 24, 2013, weather permitting. The cables provide access to the summit of Half Dome, one of Yosemite’s most popular hikes. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdcablesup13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fireseason513.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 06:24:00 EST The 2013 Fire Season in Yosemite National Park will begin on Monday, May 20, 2013. Fire season officially begins when seasonal firefighting equipment and personnel are in place, prepared and ready to respond. Additionally, grasses and other vegetation at the lower elevations have begun to dry out. This year, vegetation is drying out faster than average due to the low snowpack the park received over the last two winter seasons, making for fire danger above average for this time of year. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fireseason513.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopens513.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 07:24:00 EST The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season tomorrow, Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. for all vehicular 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. Limited visitor services will be available over the next several weeks. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopens513.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/stensbysar513b.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 09:55:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers have recovered the body of missing hiker Kenneth Stensby near the base of Vernal Fall. Stensby was fatally injured after falling from a cliff near the top of the waterfall. His body was discovered by Yosemite National Park Search and Rescue Ranger personnel and was extricated at about 1:00 p.m. today. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/stensbysar513b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/stensbysar513a.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 09:13:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers are conducting a search for a missing hiker, 73 year old Kenneth Stensby, who set off on a day hike early Sunday morning, May 5, en route to Vernal Fall. Stensby, an avid hiker from Edina, Minnesota, has been in the park for several days and is staying at the Ahwahnee Hotel. He left a note early Sunday morning informing the hotel staff that he was leaving for the hike early and expected to be back at the hotel by noon. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/stensbysar513a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gpopens13.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 06:02:00 EST The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season Friday, May 3, 2013, 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gpopens13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpextension13.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:07:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the extension of the public comment period for the Merced Wild and Scenic River Draft Comprehensive Management and Environmental Impact Statement (MRP) through Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Previously, the public comment period was slated to close on Thursday, April 18, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpextension13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonarxfire41513.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:02:00 EST Yosemite National Park Fire Managers have rescheduled a prescribed burn in the Wawona area for Monday, April 15, 2013. The burn, originally scheduled for the beginning of April, was postponed because of wet conditions. Ignition of the burn is dependent on weather and moisture levels. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonarxfire41513.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nbscholarships13.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:59:00 EST With a $10,000 grant from the Northern and Central California Region of the Wells Fargo Foundation, NatureBridge is proud to offer scholarship funding for high school students in California’s Central Valley for a two-week backcountry science expedition in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nbscholarships13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/earthday2013.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:33:00 EST Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week and Earth Day beginning on Saturday, April 20, through Sunday, April 28, 2013. Special events and activities are being sponsored and organized by the National Park Service (NPS), DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (the park’s primary concessioner), Yosemite Conservancy, and the Ansel Adams Gallery. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/earthday2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycoa2013b.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:14:00 EST New outdoor art workshops and captivating live theater performances add to the richness and drama of a visit to spectacular Yosemite National Park. Among the art and theater programs for 2013 announced today by Yosemite Conservancy are a new opportunity to paint amid the ancient Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, a gripping performance of how African-American cavalryman patrolled Yosemite’s wilderness years ago, and a thrilling first-hand account of rescues by park emergency response teams. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycoa2013b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonarxfire2013a.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:45:00 EST Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in the southern portion of the park. The burn will start on Thursday, April 4, 2013 or later, and is dependent on weather conditions. Specifically, the burn area is located near the community of Wawona. The total prescribed burn area will include 150 acres. The prescribed area is at the optimal fuel moisture level to successfully complete the project. This will be the first prescribed burn of the 2013 fire season. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonarxfire2013a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgeismeetings.htm Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:00 EST On Feburary 26, 2013, Yosemite National Park released the Restoration of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Mariposa Grove DEIS)for public review and comment. The public comment period for the Mariposa Grove DEIS is open through Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The document is available for public review on the park's website. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgeismeetings.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycoa2013.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:25:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy unveiled an exciting line-up of Outdoor Adventures for 2013 that give visitors a rare opportunity to experience Yosemite National Park’s glorious backcountry, wilderness, geology, art and culture in small groups led by renowned experts. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycoa2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdlottery13.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:36:00 EST Half Dome cables day use permits for the 2013 hiking season will be available for reservation starting tomorrow, Friday, March 1, through Sunday, March 31, 2013. Permits to hike to the top of Half Dome are required seven days per week and reservations will be distributed via a lottery system. Successful parties will be notified in early April. A maximum of 300 hikers will be allowed on the Half Dome cables per day. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdlottery13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/localbenefits13.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:05:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that over four million visitors to Yosemite National Park spent over $379 million in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 5,057 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/localbenefits13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgrovedeis.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:13:00 EST Yosemite National Park releases the Restoration of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Mariposa Grove DEIS) for public review and comment. The public comment period for the Mariposa Grove DEIS is open today through Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The document is available for public review on the park's website. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgrovedeis.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nbregistr13.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:51:00 EST Registration is now open for two-week field research course. NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, opened registration for the Summer Field Research Course at its Yosemite campus. This two-week immersive backcountry expedition will give participants the opportunity to conduct rigorous field science investigations in one of the most iconic national parks in the country. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nbregistr13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/lyellglacier.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:34:00 EST The Lyell Glacier, the largest glacier in Yosemite National Park, has stagnated, or ceased its downhill movement, according to a recent study conducted by scientists from the National Park Service and the University of Colorado. The adjacent Maclure Glacier is still moving at its historical rate, about one inch per day. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/lyellglacier.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrptrpmeetings2013.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:04:00 EST On Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Yosemite National Park released two Wild and Scenic River Draft Comprehensive Management Plans and Environmental Impact Statements for the Merced River (MRP) and the Tuolumne River (TRP) for public review and comment. The public comment period for the TRP is open through Monday, March 18, 2013. The public comment period for the MRP is open through Thursday, April 18, 2013. Both documents, in their entirety, are available for public review on the park’s website. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrptrpmeetings2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mlkfreeday13.htm Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:30:00 EST In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Yosemite National Park will offer free admission into the park on Monday, January 21, 2013. The fee free waiver is for all visitors in honor of the holiday. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mlkfreeday13.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrptrpdraft.htm Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:23:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the release of two Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statements for the Merced River (MRP) and the Tuolumne River (TRP) for public review and comment. The public comment period for the MRP is open now through Thursday, April 18, 2013. The public comment period for the TRP is open now through Monday, March 18, 2013. Both documents, in their entirety, are available for public review on the park’s website beginning today. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrptrpdraft.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdplan2013.htm Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:30:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the signing of the Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). This document records the decision of Yosemite National Park to adopt a new day-use permit program for the Half Dome Trail which includes continued use of the Half Dome cables. Hiking to the top of Half Dome is one of the most popular hikes in Yosemite National Park. The iconic granite monolith, at 8,842 feet above sea level, attracts people from all over the world who attempt to climb to the summit. Most visitors ascend Half Dome via the cables, which are typically in place from mid-May through mid-October. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdplan2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/planesearchsuspended12.htm Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:22:00 EST Single Engine Plane Missing Since Monday, December 17, 2012. The search for the missing plane over Yosemite National Park and adjacent areas has been suspended. The single engine plane was last detected via radar in the afternoon on Monday, December 17, over the North Dome area in the park. Search efforts throughout the week have failed to yield clues or evidence regarding the plane’s location. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/planesearchsuspended12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missingplan12.htm Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:50:00 EST Plane Last Accounted For Flying Near North Dome in Park on Monday, December 17, 2012. Yosemite National Park continues the search for a single engine plane that may have gone missing over the park on Monday, December 17, 2012. The plane was last detected via radar in the afternoon on December 17, near the North Dome area in the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/missingplan12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cbc12.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:20:00 EST Yosemite National Park is participating in the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) to be held on Sunday, December 16, 2012. This is the 81st year that Yosemite is participating in the CBC and the park has contributed over 90,000 observations to this important and fun conservation event. The park joins this event with tens of thousands of volunteers from across the country every year. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cbc12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaclosed12.htm Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:35:00 EST The significant storm systems that passed through the Yosemite Area over the weekend resulted in an estimated five and a half feet of snow accumulation in Tuolumne Meadows. Due to this significant storm, 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaclosed12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemitefalls12.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:11:00 EST Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, and other waterfalls in Yosemite Valley are flowing again after a series of storms over the weekend produced just under two inches of rain in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Falls, which has been dry for several months due to an exceptionally dry year, is flowing again for the first time since mid-July. The park recorded one of the driest years on record, and the driest winter since 2007. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemitefalls12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/alzawideh12.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:02:00 EST The Director of the Wadi Rum Protected Area in southern Jordan concludes his experience this week as a World Heritage Fellow in Yosemite National Park. Nasser Al Zawideh, who has worked at Wadi Rum for 15 years and served as its Director for the past year, heads home after spending a month in Yosemite learning about park operations and sharing his expertise on managing an iconic protected area. Wadi Rum Protected Area , like Yosemite National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Fellowship Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Interior's International Technical Assistance Program and the United States Agency for International Development funded Jordan Parks Project. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/alzawideh12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/anseladamsawardceremony12.htm Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:05:00 EST Artwork Winners of Art and Poetry Contest to be Displayed at Gallery. Yosemite National Park and the Ansel Adams Gallery sponsored a Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest from Monday, September, 17, 2012 to Friday, October 26, 2012. The contest is a way the park and the Ansel Adams Gallery can celebrate the creativity of youth in the Yosemite gateway communities. Selected student artwork and poetry will be featured in an exhibit at the Ansel Adams Gallery, and students will be acknowledged at a special awards ceremony on Saturday, November 17, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/anseladamsawardceremony12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/anniversaryshortstories12.htm Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:18:00 EST Stories to be Published in Book Designed to Honor Yosemite Grant’s 150 th Anniversary. Yosemite National Park is seeking amateur and professional writers to submit short stories that describe their memories and experiences at Yosemite National Park. One hundred and fifty of the stories will be chosen to be published in a commemorative book, intended to honor the 150 th anniversary of the Yosemite Grant in 2014. Short stories may range from haikus to up to 1,000 words. There is no fee to participate in the contest. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/anniversaryshortstories12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ostranderhut12.htm Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:48:00 EST Historic Ostrander Ski Hut Offers An Epic Winter Experience for Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Enthusiasts. Yosemite Conservancy is accepting lottery registration forms for the 2012-2013 season at Ostrander Ski Hut, a popular overnight destination for those making the stunning 10-mile trek from Badger Pass Ski Area to Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ostranderhut12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/veteransday12.htm Thu, 01 Nov 2012 06:08:00 EST In celebration of Veterans Day, Yosemite National Park will offer free admission on Saturday, November 10 through Monday, November 12. This fee free weekend is offered to all visitors in honor of current members, retired members, and reserve members of the United States armed forces and their families. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/veteransday12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/elcapsar1012.htm Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:18:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers and Search and Rescue Personnel completed a high angle, high risk rescue on El Capitan, in Yosemite Valley, on Monday, October 22, 2012, in which a stranded Canadian climber was at risk for hypothermia. The summit of El Capitan, 7,569 feet above sea level, is the largest granite monolith in the world. This Yosemite icon attracts rock climbers from across the globe. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/elcapsar1012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mirrorlakeloopopens.htm Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:41:00 EST Yosemite National Park will reopen the Mirror Lake Loop hiking trail tomorrow, Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. The five mile loop that follows Tenaya Creek around Mirror Lake in Yosemite Valley has been closed since March 28, 2009 due to a large rockfall from Ahwiyah Point near Half Dome. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mirrorlakeloopopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ggowls12.htm Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:35:00 EST Among the diversity of wildlife in Yosemite National Park, approximately 150 Great Gray Owls call the park home. This is approximately 65% of the Great Gray Owl population in the state of California. The Great Gray Owl is a California State Endangered Species and is a large-bodied raptor that is also found in Asia and Europe. However, research has shown that the Sierra Nevada is home to a genetically distinct population of Great Gray Owls, with the proposed subspecies name of Strix nebulosa yosemitensis. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ggowls12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/historicpresaward.htm Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:28:00 EST The Historic Preservation Program in Yosemite National Park was awarded the 2011 Appleman-Judd-Lewis Award on September 19, 2012. The award recognizes expertise and outstanding contributions to cultural resource stewardship and management by permanent full-time employees of the National Park Service (NPS). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/historicpresaward.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/garciasar12b.htm Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:29:00 EST Jessica Garcia, an employee of DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., has been located alive after she was reported missing when she did not show up for work at the Wawona Hotel on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Garcia was located at approximately 1:00 p.m. this afternoon by a member of the Yosemite National Park Search and Rescue Team less than two miles up the South Fork Drainage of the Merced River in the southern portion of Yosemite National Park. She was hiking off-trail in this rugged area of the park. She will be transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/garciasar12b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/garciasar12a.htm Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:19:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers are searching for Jessica Rose Garcia, who did not show up for work at the Wawona Hotel. Garcia, a 23 year old female and an employee of DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., was scheduled to work at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, October 7, 2012, and did not report for work. This was to be Jessica’s first day working at the Wawona Hotel. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/garciasar12a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift2012.htm Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:02:00 EST Approximately 1,150 Yosemite Facelift volunteers collected approximately 5,000 pounds of litter and 15,000 pounds of concrete, asphalt, and other large trash, at the ninth annual Yosemite Facelift event in Yosemite National Park. Dozens of miles of roadway, riverbed, and trails were cleaned. The annual event was held in the park from Tuesday, September 25 through Sunday, September 30, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdcablesdown2012.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:23:00 EST The Half Dome Cables will be taken down for the season on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. The cables are taken down each October for the fall and winter season. The cables are proposed to be put back in place in the spring of 2013, as conditions permit. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdcablesdown2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vipawards2012.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:19:00 EST Yosemite National Park conducted the third annual Yosemite Volunteer Awards Ceremony to recognize outstanding volunteers who have donated their time, talent, and skills to protect and preserve park resources and provide excellent service to park visitors. The ceremony was held this past Saturday, September 29, 2012, in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite National Park volunteers repaired trails, removed invasive plants, helped visitors during their visits, curated museum artifacts, educated hikers on backcountry ethics, researched wildlife, performed clerical work, and participated in search and rescue operations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vipawards2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/shauna-tilden.htm Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:04:00 EST Shauna Potocky, Park Ranger at Yosemite National Park, has been selected as a recipient of the Pacific West Region 2012 Freeman Tilden Award. The award was created to recognize a National Park Service (NPS) ranger who has successfully developed, revitalized, or delivered a specific interpretive or education program or project in a particularly effective and creative fashion. Potocky was specifically recognized for creating the Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/shauna-tilden.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift12.htm Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:14:00 EST Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the annual “Yosemite Facelift” event that is being held on Tuesday, September 25 through Sunday, September 30, 2012. 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 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npld12.htm Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:09:00 EST On Saturday, September 29, 2012 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npld12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hanta0812c.htm Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:56:00 EST Yosemite National Park continues its public health response and outreach as a result of confirmed cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in individuals who spent one or more nights in the park between June 10 and late August of this year in the “Signature Tent Cabins” located in Curry Village. The National Park Service Office of Public Health is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health offices to heighten public health awareness and detection of the disease. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hanta0812c.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hanta812b.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:07:00 EST Yosemite National Park continues to scale up its public health response and outreach as a result of six confirmed cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in individuals who visited the park in June of this year. The National Park Service Office of Public Health is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to heighten public health awareness and detection and has issued a call for cases to state and local health departments nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hanta812b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hanta812a.htm Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:52:00 EST The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today reported four additional cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), bringing the total number of people infected with the hantavirus who visited Yosemite National Park to six. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hanta812a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hanta_8-27-12.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:57:00 EST The recent diagnosis of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in two Californians, one of whom died, has prompted Yosemite National Park to scale up its public health response and outreach. The National Park Service Office of Public Health learned over the weekend of a confirmed third case, which resulted in a fatality, and probable fourth case, of hantavirus in individuals who visited Yosemite National Park in June of this year. An outreach effort is currently underway by the park concessioner to contact visitors who stayed in “Signature Tent Cabins” at Curry Village from mid-June through the end of August. These individuals are being informed of the recent cases and are being advised to seek immediate medical attention if they exhibit any symptoms of hantavirus. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hanta_8-27-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vernalsar812c.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:32:00 EST The body of Jacob Adams, a six year old boy who was swept into the Merced River on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, has been recovered today. Jacob was wading in the Merced River with his ten year old brother, Andres “Andy” Adams, near the Vernal Fall Footbridge when they were swept downstream. Andy was pulled from the river by a park visitor shortly after the incident and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vernalsar812c.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nps96.htm Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:56:00 EST Yosemite National Park will celebrate the 96th birthday of the National Park Service (NPS) by holding a series of activities focused on “What NPS Rangers do” on Saturday, August 25, 2012. The activities will be held at the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and will include presentations on Search and Rescue, Fire Management, Education, Resource Management and Science, and more. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nps96.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vernalsar812b.htm Fri, 17 Aug 2012 07:20:00 EST Yosemite National Park Rangers continue to search for Jacob Adams, a 6 year old boy from Orange County, California. Jacob, visiting the park with an extended family group, hiked to the Vernal Fall Footbridge on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Jacob, and his ten year old brother, were swept into the Merced River near the footbridge at 3:00 p.m. The ten year old was pulled from the river by a park visitor approximately 150 yards below the footbridge. The visitor, along with National Park Rangers, performed CPR and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. An intensive search began immediately for Jacob, and he has not been located. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vernalsar812b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hanta_2012.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:01:00 EST The recent diagnosis of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in two Californians, one of whom died, has prompted Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state public health officer, to remind Californians to take precautions to prevent exposure to the virus that causes HPS at their places of residence, work, and recreation. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hanta_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vernalsar812.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:44:00 EST A ten year old boy was pronounced dead and a six year old boy remains missing following an incident near the Vernal Fall Footbridge in Yosemite National Park yesterday. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vernalsar812.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycyouth12.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:18:00 EST An innovative program that inspires underserved children to care for the outdoors using photography as a teaching tool and another that encourages teenagers to seek careers as environmental stewards though hands-on internships are among nine new and established Youth in Yosemite programs that will benefit from $1.3 million provided by Yosemite Conservancy. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycyouth12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/protectnewborns.htm Fri, 06 Jul 2012 08:52:00 EST Yosemite National Park is requesting help from visitors to protect newborn animals in the park. During the summer months, many baby birds, fawns, and other young wildlife can be found on the ground. They may appear to be in distress, but are not sick, injured, or abandoned. If moved from their location, the parents cannot care for their offspring and many of the young animals do not survive. If spotted on the ground, these animals should not be moved or handled. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/protectnewborns.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hapy2012.htm Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:39:00 EST Yosemite National Park is seeking volunteers to become a Habitat Protector of Yosemite (HaPY) Volunteer. The park’s Resources Management and Science Division and Facilities Management 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hapy2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barryhance2012.htm Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:34:00 EST Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced last week that Tolley Gorham, Telecommunications Specialist, and Karen Glenn, Budget Analyst, are the recipients of the 2011 Barry Hance Memorial Award. Although the award is presented to one Yosemite employee annually, the Awards Committee felt that two nominees were deserving of the award. Therefore, for the first time since the award was created, the Awards Committee presented two Barry Hance awards. The awards were given during an all employees meeting on Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Yosemite Valley. The ceremony was attended by approximately 300 people, including several past Barry Hance Award recipients. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barryhance2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tenayalake2012a.htm Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:08:00 EST Yosemite’s Tenaya Lake, once called “Lake of the Shining Rocks,” will sparkle even more brightly following major restoration efforts this summer to its east beach and surrounding wetlands and trails with funding provided by Yosemite Conservancy. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tenayalake2012a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hodgdonrxfire612a.htm Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:14:00 EST 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 Tuesday, June 19, 2012. The ignition of the fire is dependent on weather conditions. The total prescribed burn area will include 220 acres and be split into two units. The prescribed area is at the optimal fuel moisture level to successfully complete the project. This will be the first prescribed burn of the 2012 fire season. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hodgdonrxfire612a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rockfallrisk2012.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park and USGS scientists, in collaboration with academic geologists, recently completed a comprehensive study of rockfall hazard and risk in Yosemite Valley. This internationally peer-reviewed study utilized new data and technologies to map the cliffs and talus slopes, date ancient rockfalls, and perform computer simulations of potential future rockfalls. This information was used to identify a rockfall hazard line on the valley floor. Existing structures within this line were evaluated using a numerical “risk metric” that quantifies the risk posed to human life and safety. This study represents the first time that rockfall risk has been quantitatively assessed in Yosemite Valley. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rockfallrisk2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ymexhibit2012.htm Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:04:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces a new exhibit entitled Yosemite Viewed: Landscape Paintings of the 19th and 20th Centuries which opened to the public on Monday, June 4, 2012. The exhibit will run until Sunday, September 30, 2012. It is located in the Yosemite Valley Museum (adjacent to the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center) and features paintings from Yosemite National Park’s extensive museum collection. Early artists Thomas Ayres, Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Moran are featured in the exhibit, as well as 20th century artists Chiura Obata and Gunnar Widforss. Contemporary pieces by Jane Culp, Gregory Kondos and Richard Richards are also included. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ymexhibit2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycsummerprograms12.htm Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:35:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy has unveiled an exciting summer line up of new art and theater programs for all ages in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycsummerprograms12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/feefree912.htm Thu, 31 May 2012 12:14:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that entrance to Yosemite National Park will be free on Saturday, June, 9, 2012. The fee free day is in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, which offers opportunities for families to experience outdoor activities. The goal of National Get Outdoors Day is to encourage first-time visitors to visit public lands and also to reconnect young people with nature. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/feefree912.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fireseason2012.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 10:17:00 EST Yosemite fire managers have announced the 2012 Fire Season began yesterday, Monday, May 21. Fire season officially begins when seasonal firefighting equipment and personnel are in place, prepared and ready to respond. Additionally, grasses and other vegetation at the lower elevations have begun to dry out. This year, vegetation is drying out faster than average due to the low snowpack the park received over the winter. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fireseason2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdcablesup2012.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 06:00:00 EST 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 Friday, May 25, 2012, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdcablesup2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fieldsar2012b.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 EST John Paul Chaufan Field, the missing hiker in Yosemite National Park, has been found safe and in good condition. He was spotted by the park’s contract helicopter at approximately 3:15 p.m. this afternoon near Edith Lake, approximately five miles east of Kibbie Lake, the point where he was last seen. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fieldsar2012b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fieldsar2012a.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 07:51:00 EST Yosemite National Park is searching for John Paul Chaufan Field, 22 years old, a college student who is attending the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC). Chaufan Field was last seen near Kibbie Lake in the Hetch Hetchy area of northwestern Yosemite National Park. He was last seen on Saturday, May 19, where he was on a backpacking trip with a group of fellow students from UCSC, who were conducting an outdoor recreation trip. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fieldsar2012a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/militarypasses.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 08:22:00 EST To show appreciation for those who serve in the United States (U.S) Military, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. The annual pass will be offered for the first time beginning Saturday, May 19, 2012, which is Armed Forces Day. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/militarypasses.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/transportation.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 05:33:00 EST Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announces an innovative partnership with gateway communities designed to enhance visits to the Yosemite region and reduce traffic congestion. Each of the four primary gateways to the park, along Highways 120 east and west, Highway 41, and Highway 140, has designed a program tailored to their specific community. The objective of these programs is to entice visitors to spend time in the communities before and after their Yosemite visit, which will help ease traffic congestion and expand parking availability within the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/transportation.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fallswebcam.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 04:47:00 EST The majesty of Yosemite Falls, North America’s highest waterfall, can now be viewed on Yosemite Conservancy's website thanks to a new webcam. The nonprofit organization is connecting people to Yosemite National Park using webcams and a variety of technologies. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fallswebcam.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonarxfire512.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 08:11:00 EST Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in the northwest Wawona area in the southern portion of the park on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. The ignition of the burn is dependent on weather conditions. Favorable weather is expected throughout the week, which will allow for optimal smoke dispersion. The total prescribed fire area will include 846 acres and is estimated to take several days to one week to complete. This will be the first prescribed fire of the 2012 fire season. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonarxfire512.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopen12.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 06:46:00 EST Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that the Tioga Road will open for the season on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 12:00 p.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. However, due to damage sustained to two transmission lines, the Tuolumne Meadows area will be without electrical power and visitor services until repairs can be made. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopen12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bikeprogram.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:39:00 EST Yosemite National Park has initiated a commuter bike program in El Portal for employees that live within biking distance from work. Beginning last year, the park has made 20 multi-speed touring bikes available in which National Park Service (NPS) employees can check-out and us to commute to work, thus reducing transportation emissions. This also helps alleviate parking congestion issues in El Portal. The program is a partnership with Sustainable Actions and National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bikeprogram.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gpopen12.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:46:00 EST The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season on tomorrow, Friday, April 20, at 5:00 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gpopen12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/clinicrx.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:10:00 EST The Yosemite Medical Clinic and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will accept unwanted prescription drugs from members of the public on Saturday, April 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The public is asked to bring in any unwanted, expired, and unused prescription drugs for proper disposal. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. The Yosemite Medical Clinic is located in Yosemite Valley and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/clinicrx.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npi2012.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:46:00 EST More than two dozen executives from around the world who are responsible for conservation of some of the most treasured places on earth are coming to California for help in making sure there’s a future for national parks. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npi2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/frogday2012.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:12:00 EST Yosemite National Park will be hosting the “Save the Frogs Day” on Saturday, April 28, 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m. and lasting throughout the day. The public is cordially invited to participate in a day filled with interpretive nature walks, educational booths, films, and special guests, which are all centered on amphibian awareness. All of the events are free and originate in Yosemite Village in front of the Visitor Center. The event is sponsored by the National Park Service, the National Wildlife Federation, Save The Frogs, and DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/frogday2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fresnostate.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:04:00 EST Fresno State’s advanced public relations students are launching a multi- faceted public relations campaign encouraging students to safely visit and cherish Yosemite National Park. The “Escape, Explore, Exhale: 90 Miles to Your Wild Side” campaign targets young adults and invites Fresno State students to delve into nature and discover the natural beauty of the park this April. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fresnostate.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek2012.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:19:00 EST Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Park Week and Earth Day beginning Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 29. Many special events and activities are being sponsored by the National Park Service (NPS), DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (the park’s primary concessioner), and the Ansel Adams Gallery. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpaltworkbook.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:33:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the availability of the Preliminary Alternative Concepts Workbook for the Comprehensive Management Plan for the Merced Wild and Scenic River Plan (MRP) on the park’s website today. Hard copies of the workbook will be available next week. The goal of the MRP is to provide visitor access and protect resources within the Merced River corridor. The document provides a look at the preliminary alternative concepts of the MRP. This is the first opportunity for the general public to see what the park has developed, incorporating scientific analysis and public comment. These preliminary alternatives will be refined and become a part of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the MRP, which will be released in the fall. Copies of the workbook will also be provided to each individual attending the Workshops/Site Visits. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpaltworkbook.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/abbevalor.htm Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:50:00 EST Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar presented several prestigious Department of the Interior Valor Awards and the Citizen’s Awards for Bravery to National Park Service rangers, staff and citizens at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. last week. Among the recipients was James Daniel (Dan) Abbe, a Park Ranger at Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/abbevalor.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/summerteenprogram12.htm Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:34:00 EST NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, opened registration today for its Summer Field Research Course at its Yosemite campus. The course consists of a two-week backpacking trip where teenage participants create and carry out their own ecological research project and learn about the natural history of the Sierra Nevada. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/summerteenprogram12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofroadreopen312.htm Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:03:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 within the park) will reopen both lanes of traffic at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The closure and road repairs were necessary after a large rockslide severely damaged the road on Sunday, January 22, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofroadreopen312.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycjohnmuiradventure.htm Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:04:00 EST Imagine strolling through Yosemite Valley some 140 years ago with naturalist John Muir listening to his poetic descriptions of Half Dome and learning about his legendary adventures. As one of Yosemite Conservancy’s unique Outdoor Adventures in 2012, visitors to Yosemite National Park can take a step back in time by retracing Muir’s steps with his great-great-grandson Robert Hanna and Muir actor Frank Helling. The four-mile hike this April will explore where Muir lived and worked in Yosemite Valley, and his favorite spots and discoveries. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycjohnmuiradventure.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ynpeconomy.htm Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:51:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than 4 million visitors in 2010 spent $354.7 million in Yosemite National Park and in communities near the park. That spending supported more than 4,600 jobs in the area. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ynpeconomy.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/curryfonsi.htm Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:54:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the signing of the Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Project Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). This document records the decision of the National Park Service to remove the remaining 72 structures within the closed rockfall hazard zone at Curry Village. This action was described as Alternative 1 – Remove All Structures in the environmental assessment (EA) that was released for public review in August 2011. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/curryfonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofroadrepairclosure212.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:57:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120) within the park will close at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, for the park to repair damage to the road caused by a large rockslide on January 22, 2012. The closure, in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week, is expected to last until early April. Crews will be working around the clock which necessitates a “hard-closure.” https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofroadrepairclosure212.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/whitewolfea.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:47:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the release of the White Wolf Lodge Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA will be available for public review and comment from tomorrow, Friday, February 17, 2012, to Friday, March 23, 2012. The purpose of the White Wolf Lodge Rehabilitation Project is to improve the structural stability, accessibility, and operational efficiency of the main building and duplex cabins. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/whitewolfea.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpworkshops212.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:38:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces a series of Public Workshops, Site Visits, and Webinars for the public to engage in the alternative development process for the Comprehensive Management Plan for the Merced Wild and Scenic River (MRP). The meetings are a continuation of the park's outreach efforts from last fall in which the public was asked to provide input on what they would like to see included in the management alternatives evaluated in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to be released later this year. The MRP is a very important plan and will guide the future management of Yosemite within the Merced River corridor. These spring workshops will be yet another chance for the public to review work in progress and provide input directly to park planners about a range of conceptual approaches to protecting river values and managing use within the corridor. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpworkshops212.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofreopen.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:05:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that the Big Oak Flat Road (the continuation of Highway 120) within the park will reopen tomorrow morning, January 28, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. The park’s Roads and Trails Crew worked throughout the week to clear the road of debris and rocks after a large rockfall occurred late last Sunday evening, January 22, 2012. Two lanes have been reestablished on the road and it will be open to unrestricted traffic tomorrow morning. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofreopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdea2012.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:11:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the availability of the Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan Draft Environmental Assessment for public review. Public comments on the plan will be accepted from today, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 through Thursday, March 15, 2012. The Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan was developed to address crowded conditions, visitor experience, and safety on the Half Dome Trail and encompasses the two mile section from the John Muir Trail to the summit of Half Dome. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdea2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofrdclosed12.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:10:00 EST Due to a large rockfall that occurred at approximately 11:30 last evening, the Big Oak Flat Road (the continuation of Highway 120) is closed in Yosemite National Park. The road is closed between the Foresta Junction on Highway 120 (Big Oak Flat Rd.) and the Highway 120/140 (El Portal Road) Junction. Yosemite Valley remains accessible via Highway 140 (El Portal Road) coming from Merced/ Mariposa and via Highway 41(Wawona Rd.) coming from Fresno/ Oakhurst. The Tioga Road remains closed. Foresta Road, between Foresta and El Portal, is not accessible. Yosemite National Park remains open. With a winter storm currently in the park, chain restrictions are in place on some park roads . For 24 hour road and weather information, please call (209)372-0200. The Big Oak Flat Road will remain closed indefinitely. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bofrdclosed12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaclosedagain12.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:15:00 EST The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will close at 7:00 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, January 17, 2012. A series of wet weather systems, with the possibility of heavy snow at the higher elevations, are predicated over the next several days. This possible precipitation, coupled with cold temperatures, will result in hazardous driving conditions on the road. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaclosedagain12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits5.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:48:00 EST Yosemite National Park will require Day Use Permits seven days per week for climbing the Half Dome cables during the summer 2012 season. This is an extension of the interim permit system that was implemented beginning in 2010. Permits will be required seven days per week to ascend the Half Dome cables. This is part of an interim program designed to address crowding and safety issues on the cables. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits5.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mlkfree12.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:41:00 EST In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Yosemite National Park will offer free admission into the park starting Saturday, January 14 through Monday, January 16, 2012. The fee free waiver is for all visitors in honor of the holiday weekend. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mlkfree12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayranger.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:56:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces that Park Rangers will be staffing visitor centers in the gateway communities of Mariposa, Oakhurst, and Groveland from Saturday, December 17, 2011 through Monday, January 2, 2012. Park Rangers will be helping to staff the Mariposa Visitor Center, the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau in Oakhurst, and the Yosemite Chamber of Commerce in Groveland. The hours of each of the visitor centers varies. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgrovescoping.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:03:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the extension of the public scoping period for the Mariposa Grove Restoration Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will close on Friday, February 3, 2012. The socping her period has been open since August, 2011. The Mariposa Grove is the largest of the three giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) groves in Yosemite National Park and was part of the original Yosemite Grant signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864 (the rest of the grant included Yosemite Valley). The park is asking for the public to help park managers identify issues and concerns that they would like considered for preparation of the EIS. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgrovescoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopenagain11.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:40:00 EST After a temporary closure, the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will reopen to the public at 3:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 07, 2011. The Tioga Road, the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada in the northern portion of the park, has been temporarily closed due a high wind event in the Yosemite area. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopenagain11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vfallsar11d.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:29:00 EST Yosemite National Park has positively identified the body of Ramina Badal, 21 year old female, of Manteca, CA. Badal was found in the Merced River, approximately 120 yards below the Vernal Fall footbridge, by a Yosemite National Park Ranger at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2011. The footbridge is located approximately a half mile below the base of Vernal Fall. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vfallsar11d.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vfallsar11c.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:20:00 EST Yosemite National Park has positively identified the body of Ninos Yacoub, 27 year old male, of Turlock, CA. Yacoub was found in the Merced River, approximately 100 yards below the Vernal Fall footbridge, by a Yosemite National Park Ranger at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. The footbridge is located approximately a half mile below the base of Vernal Fall. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vfallsar11c.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hhreopen2011.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:50:00 EST After a temporary closure, the Hetch Hetchy Road in Yosemite National Park has reopened to the public at 11:00 a.m. today, Friday, December 02, 2011. The Hetch Hetchy Road was temporarily closed on Wednesday, November 30 due to a high wind warning in the Yosemite area. Several trees fell along the roadway during the event, causing blocked access to the Hetch Hetchy Dam and the Hetch Hetchy area. Forestry crews were able to access the area this morning and clear the roadway of any remaining debris. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hhreopen2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/monowinds11.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:03:00 EST The Tioga Road (Highway 120 east of the Crane Flat Gas Station) and the Hetch Hetchy Road in Yosemite National Park will be temporarily closing tonight, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. A high wind warning has been issued for the Yosemite area starting tonight, through Friday morning, December 2, that may impact driving conditions along the roadway. The Tioga Road and the Hetch Hetchy Road will remain closed until further assessments can be made. An announcement will be made pending additional road closure changes. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/monowinds11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trreopen11.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:33:00 EST After a temporary closure, the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will reopen to the public at 1:00 p.m. today, Friday, November 25, 2011. The Tioga Road, the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada in the northern portion of the park, has been temporarily closed due to snow and ice. The Tioga Road can close at any time due to winter weather and hazardous driving conditions. Visitors are urged to drive with caution as there may still be ice and snow along the roadway. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trreopen11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gprdclosed11.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:33:00 EST The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park is closed for the season due to ice and snow. The road is currently closed at the Chinquapin and Wawona Road (Highway 41) junction, and will open to Badger Pass once the ski area becomes open. The Tioga Road remains closed at this time due to ice and snow. A winter storm is expected in the Yosemite region Thursday evening and into Friday morning. Over the weekend, the road will be reassessed and there is a slight possibility it will reopen. If the road reopens, the park will issue a news release. All roads within the Yosemite National Park are subject to chain control or temporary closures due to hazardous driving conditions. Tire chains may be required at any time during the fall and winter season. It is strongly recommended that all motorists carry tire chains while driving in the park during the fall and winter months. For updated 24-hour road and weather conditions for Yosemite National Park, please call 209-372-0200. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gprdclosed11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpaltsextension.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:49:00 EST Yosemite National Park is currently working on developing alternatives for the Comprehensive Management Plan for the Merced Wild and Scenic River (MRP). This plan will provide the framework for management decisions regarding the Merced River and the Merced River Corridor in Yosemite National Park. The park contains 81 miles of the Merced River, which was designated a Wild and Scenic River in 1987. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpaltsextension.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogareopens11.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:55:00 EST After a temporary closure, the Tioga Road in Yosemite National park reopened to the public at noon today, Wednesday, November 16, 2011. The Tioga Road, the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada in the northern portion of the park, has been temporarily closed since November 3, 2011 due to an early season snowstorm that dropped almost a foot of snow in the higher elevations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogareopens11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ostrander11.htm Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:44:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy is accepting lottery registration forms for the 2012 season at Ostrander Ski Hut, a popular overnight destination for those making the stunning 10-mile trek from Badger Pass Ski Area to Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ostrander11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/veteransday11.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:31:00 EST In celebration of Veterans Day, Yosemite National Park will offer free admission on Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13, 2011. This fee free weekend is offered to all visitors in honor of current and retired members of the United States armed forces and their families. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/veteransday11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogatempclosure1111.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:05:00 EST The Tioga Road (Highway 120 east of the Crane Flat Gas Station), the Glacier Point Road, and the Mariposa Grove Road in Yosemite National Park will be temporarily closing tonight, Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. A winter weather advisory has been issued and will be in effect from 8:00 p.m. this evening until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. Up to seven inches of snow is expected above 6,000 feet in elevation. Temperature lows are expected to be 11° Fahrenheit tonight, and 5° Fahrenheit by Friday night. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogatempclosure1111.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nbteam.htm Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:38:00 EST NatureBridge, the largest non-profit residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, is pleased to name Kristina Rylands as the new NatureBridge director in Yosemite National Park. Additionally, after more than 20 years as a member of the NatureBridge family, the former Director, Leigh Westerlund, branches into a new role as vice president of operations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nbteam.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bishopfire11b.htm Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:42:00 EST Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in the southern portion of the park near Bishop Creek and Rail Creek along the Wawona Road, on Monday, October 24, 2011. The original burn date was scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011, but was canceled due to rainy and snowy conditions in the area. Ignition of the prescribed fire is dependent on favorable weather conditions. The total prescribed burn area will include 5,224 acres. The burn area will be broken up into segments, with Segment A being ignited on Monday, and will include 1,400 acres. The remaining acres will be burned at future dates. Fire engines, water tenders, and fire crews from Yosemite National Park and the U.S. Forest Service will be present during all fire activity. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bishopfire11b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/herbariumonline.htm Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:38:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the Herbarium of the Yosemite Museum has joined the Consortium of California Herbaria (CCH) to provide online access of Yosemite plant specimens to both the scientific community and the general public. It is the first National Park Service herbarium, and the 22nd California herbarium, whose data for vascular plant specimens is included in CCH. This is an online searchable database of herbarium specimen information, and can be found at http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/consortium/about.html. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/herbariumonline.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpworkshops1011.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:40:00 EST Public Encouraged to Help Develop Alternatives for the Plan Yosemite National Park is currently working on developing alternatives for the Comprehensive Management Plan for the Merced Wild and Scenic River (MRP). This plan will provide the framework for management decisions regarding the Merced River and the Merced River Corridor in Yosemite National Park. The park contains 81 miles of the Merced River, which was designated a Wild and Scenic River in 1987. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpworkshops1011.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pileburning2011b.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:11:00 EST Yosemite National Park will start debris pile burning today, October 5, 2011. Pile burning locations will initially include the communities of Foresta, El Portal, and Wawona. Other pile burning locations include Chinquapin, the Merced Grove, the Mariposa Grove, and along many park roads throughout the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pileburning2011b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/breakingbarriers1011.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:09:00 EST Yosemite National Park, in collaboration with Breaking Barriers, will participate in two community forums in Merced and Fresno. These forums are designed to explore socioeconomic and cultural barriers to outdoor activity participation. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/breakingbarriers1011.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/volunteerawards11.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:03:00 EST The second annual Yosemite Volunteer Awards ceremony took place on Saturday, September 24, 2011, in Yosemite Valley. The ceremony was conducted to recognize outstanding volunteers who have donated their time, talent, and skills to help improve the park. Yosemite National Park volunteers repaired trails, removed invasive plants, helped visitors during their visits, curated museum artifacts, educated hikers on backcountry ethics, researched wildlife, performed clerical work, and participated in search and rescue operations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/volunteerawards11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yc11.htm Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:20:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy provided $9.3 million in support to Yosemite National Park during the last year to fund projects and programs ranging from trail restoration and wildlife protection to art, youth, and educational programming. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yc11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgrovesitevisit.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:59:00 EST Yosemite National Park has scheduled a public site visit for the Mariposa Grove Restoration Project on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The site visit will include a guided walk through the lower portion of the Mariposa Grove where park staff will discuss the project, the history of the Mariposa Grove, and ecology of giant sequoias. The public is encouraged to share ideas about how to improve the overall visitor experience and protect resources in and around the grove. People wishing to attend this site visit should meet in front of the Mariposa Grove Gift Shop and come prepared for hiking in fall weather conditions. Park entrance fees will be waived at the entrance stations for those attending the site walk. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgrovesitevisit.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bishopfire11a.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:55:00 EST Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in the southern portion of the park near Bishop Creek along the Wawona Road, on Friday, September 30, 2011. Ignition of the prescribed fire is dependent on weather conditions. The total prescribed burn area will include 5,224 acres. The burn area will be broken up into segments, with Segment A being ignited on Friday, and will include 1,400 acres. Fire engines, water tenders, and fire crews from Yosemite National Park will be present during all fire activity. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bishopfire11a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/dncextended911.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:26:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has continued the contract with DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. to provide visitor services within the park from October 1, 2011 through January 31, 2015. The previous contract extension expires on September 30, 2011. The park is continuing the process of developing a new prospectus for visitor services. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/dncextended911.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/elcapsar911.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:23:00 EST Yosemite National Park Search and Rescue Park Rangers completed a complex, high angle, helicopter rescue on El Capitan on Monday afternoon, September 26, 2011, in which an Austrian climber severed his thumb. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/elcapsar911.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayexpressions911.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:33:00 EST Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery are sponsoring a Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest to celebrate the creativity of youth in the Yosemite gateway communities. The contest is open to all students, grades K-12, attending a school or youth program associated with the gateway community school districts of Yosemite National Park. Interested parties should submit artwork and poetry no later than Friday, October 7, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gatewayexpressions911.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/breakingbarriers911.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:27:00 EST Yosemite National Park, in collaboration with Breaking Barriers, will participate in a community forum in Mariposa designed to explore socioeconomic and cultural barriers to outdoor activity participation. The meeting will be held at the Ethos Youth Center in Mariposa, California, on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with the focus on youth) and 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (with the focus on the larger community). A pizza dinner and beverages will be provided. The Ethos Youth Center is located at: 5079 Highway 140, Suite B, Mariposa, CA 95338. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/breakingbarriers911.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift11.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:44:00 EST Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the "Yosemite Facelift" being held on Wednesday, September 21 through Sunday, September 25, 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 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmp2011fonsi.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:19:00 EST Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announces that the Invasive Plant Management Plan Update Environmental Assessment (IPMP Update) Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is available for public review. The decision of the National Park Service (NPS) to adopt a plan for protecting park natural and cultural resources from non-native invasive species is described in the Selected Action of the FONSI. Alternative 2 of the IPMP Update (Add Four Herbicides and Address Limitations of Existing Plan) has been determined not to have a significant effect on the human environment. The purpose of the IPMP Update is to build upon the 2008 Invasive Plant Management Plan (2008 IPMP) in order to better protect the park’s natural and cultural resources from invasive plants. Like the existing plan, it provides a framework for programmatic invasive plant management decision-making, and continues invasive plant management efforts that were began in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The IPMP Update adds four herbicides for use in the park and addresses limitations in the 2008 IPMP. Individual patch size and density limits for herbicide use, which limited ability to treat infestations while they are still small were removed. Also, methods were refined for treating invasive species in sensitive areas such as traditional gathering areas, near water, and in designated wilderness. The IPMP Update was available for public review from December 15, 2010 through January 30, 2011. Public comments and NPS responses are documented in the Invasive Plant Management Plan Update Plan Public Comment and Response Report. Clarifications, corrections and changes made to the IPMP Update following its release and public review are described in the Errata Sheets. The documents mentioned here are available electronically through the National Park Service’s Planning, Environment, and Public Comment system (PEPC) at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?parkID=347&projectId=23812. Implementation of the 2010 Update will begin in September of 2011. Work plans, which notify the public about the times, locations, methods and tools for planned management efforts, will be posted for public review before the start of each treatment season. These plans are available on the Invasive Plant Management Program web page at https://www.nps.gov/yose/naturescience/invasive-plant-management.htm. More information about the Invasive Plant Management Program Plan can be accessed from the Yosemite at https://www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/invasive.htm. Printed copies of the FONSI are available, and requests can be submitted by mail to: Superintendent, Yosemite National Park, Attention: Invasive Plant Management Plan Update, P.O. Box 577, Yosemite, CA 95389; or fax (209) 379-1294. Yosemite National Park will host the next monthly Open House on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Valley Visitor Center Auditorium behind the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center. Copies of the FONSI will be available. Park staff will be present to answer questions regarding this and other park planning efforts. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmp2011fonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npld11.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:39:00 EST On Saturday, September 24, 2011 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npld11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yctrails.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:39:00 EST Yosemite Conservancy and the National Park Service announced the completion of a $13.5 million campaign to restore popular hiking trails in Yosemite National Park from Yosemite Valley to the rugged backcountry of the High Sierra. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yctrails.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hallsar2.htm Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:37:00 EST Yosemite National Park search for 69 year old Gene R. Hall concluded at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3, when Hall was found dead in his tent. The cause of death has not yet been determined, but appears to be from natural causes. Searchers located the tent off-trail near Fletcher Lake, which is in the vicinity of Vogelsang. Hall had been hiking alone in the Vogelsang area and had been missing since Thursday, September 1, when he failed to show up for a previously scheduled engagement. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hallsar2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hallsar1.htm Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:06:00 EST Yosemite National Park is searching for 69 year old Gene R. Hall, from Olympia, Washington. Hall was last seen in the Vogelsang area where he was hiking alone. He has been missing since Thursday, September 1, when he failed to show up at his vehicle. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hallsar1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgscoping.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:06:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgscoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/motorfire2.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:52:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/motorfire2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/motorfire1.htm Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:48:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/motorfire1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonafountain.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:19:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonafountain.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/leeder811.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:04:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/leeder811.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/avalanchefire1.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:38:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/avalanchefire1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vistamgmtfonsi.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:52:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vistamgmtfonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/badgerpassfonsi.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:46:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/badgerlodge.htm. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/badgerpassfonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wwlodgeea.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:03:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wwlodgeea.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/curryrockfallea.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:31:00 EST 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 https://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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/curryrockfallea.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/body-of-missing-man-recovered-in-yosemite-national-park.htm Sat, 06 Aug 2011 10:08:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/body-of-missing-man-recovered-in-yosemite-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaeaopen.htm Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:30:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaeaopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire731.htm Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:57:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire731.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/laflammesar.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:52:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/laflammesar.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epsolar11.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:38:00 EST 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). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epsolar11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneerehabea.htm Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:39:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneerehabea.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vfallsar11b.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:17:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vfallsar11b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vfallsar11a.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:38:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vfallsar11a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/aageascoping.htm Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:22:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the opening of public scoping for the Ansel Adams Gallery Buildings Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/aageascoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/safetyday11.htm Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:28:00 EST 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). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/safetyday11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hodgdonburn11.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:46:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hodgdonburn11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yarts2011b.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:43:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yarts2011b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/businspection11a.htm Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:51:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/businspection11a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pencasar3.htm Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:47:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pencasar3.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pencasar2.htm Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pencasar2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hapy2011.htm Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hapy2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pencasar1.htm Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pencasar1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdcablesup.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdcablesup.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/feefreejune21.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/feefreejune21.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hance2011.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hance2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopens611.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopens611.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2011fireseasonbegins.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2011fireseasonbegins.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/junesars.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/junesars.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tenayalake2011.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tenayalake2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eprd611.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eprd611.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/recgovchanges.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/recgovchanges.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/viewsandvisitors.htm Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/viewsandvisitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gprdopen11.htm Tue, 24 May 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gprdopen11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrprecforum.htm Wed, 18 May 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrprecforum.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fisherden.htm Tue, 17 May 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fisherden.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycseminars.htm Wed, 11 May 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycseminars.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pileburning2011.htm Tue, 10 May 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pileburning2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tenayalakefonsi.htm Mon, 09 May 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tenayalakefonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscienceforum.htm Sun, 08 May 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscienceforum.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yarts2011.htm Sun, 08 May 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yarts2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2011snow.htm Thu, 05 May 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2011snow.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/muir1stsummer.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/muir1stsummer.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpspringworkshops2.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpspringworkshops2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sheltonelqaward.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sheltonelqaward.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonardwork11a.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonardwork11a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgroveopens11.htm Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mgroveopens11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek11.htm Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/remainsopen11.htm Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/remainsopen11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycoa11.htm Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycoa11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eprd311a.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eprd311a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/storm11c.htm Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/storm11c.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/storm11b.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/storm11b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/storm11a.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/storm11a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/roads-closed.htm Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/roads-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneereopens10.htm Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneereopens10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpspringworkshops.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpspringworkshops.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yisummer.htm Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yisummer.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycyouth2011.htm Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ycyouth2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits4.htm Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits4.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/postoffice.htm Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/postoffice.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneeclosure10.htm Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Three Week Shutdown Includes Work on Fire Detection, Alarm, and Suppression System https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneeclosure10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mlkfeefree.htm Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mlkfeefree.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eprd1210b.htm Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eprd1210b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eprd1210a.htm Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eprd1210a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yvesbravery.htm Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yvesbravery.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/elcapsar1210.htm Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/elcapsar1210.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits3.htm Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits3.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmpupdatecomments.htm Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmpupdatecomments.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonardworkover.htm Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonardworkover.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/111cbc.htm Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/111cbc.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpforum.htm Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpforum.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vipawards2010.htm Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vipawards2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaclosed2010.htm Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaclosed2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/accessaward10.htm Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/accessaward10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonamdwresto.htm Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonamdwresto.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/veteransday10.htm Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/veteransday10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ymc2010.htm Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ymc2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/burnpiles10.htm Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/burnpiles10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pseudoscorpion.htm Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST A new species of pseudoscorpion has been discovered in talus caves in Yosemite Valley. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pseudoscorpion.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/poachers08.htm Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/poachers08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogasitevisit3.htm Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogasitevisit3.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fireseasonends2010.htm Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the end of the fire season, today, October 8, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fireseasonends2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdcablesdown2010.htm Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdcablesdown2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonardwork.htm Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonardwork.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/slopefire4.htm Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/slopefire4.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tenayalakeea.htm Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tenayalakeea.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogasitevisit2.htm Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogasitevisit2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/higs.htm Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST The wraps came off a new streamgage and interpretive station at a popular streamside location in Yosemite National Park today. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/higs.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yc2010.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yc2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/businspections2010b.htm Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/businspections2010b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogasitevisit.htm Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogasitevisit.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ggowl.htm Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ggowl.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yose120.htm Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yose120.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npld10.htm Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npld10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift2010.htm Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawrddelays.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawrddelays.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/marijuana810.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/marijuana810.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/vernonfire2.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/vernonfire2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/vernonfire1.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/vernonfire1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/slopefire2.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/slopefire2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/slopefire3.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/slopefire3.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/ecoprojects.htm Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/ecoprojects.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/slopefire1.htm Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/slopefire1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/feefreeaug10.htm Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/feefreeaug10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/trpmeetings.htm Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/trpmeetings.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/vistacomment.htm Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/vistacomment.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/quarter.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/quarter.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/yccday10.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/yccday10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/ycreekopens.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/ycreekopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/yfallsapp.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/yfallsapp.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/yosequarter.htm Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/yosequarter.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/tenayalakemeetings.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/tenayalakemeetings.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/cfrxfireover.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/cfrxfireover.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/hdcablesscopingext.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/hdcablesscopingext.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/4thjuly2010.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/4thjuly2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/laurakirnaward2.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/laurakirnaward2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/businspections2010.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/businspections2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/rxburn-cf610.htm Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/rxburn-cf610.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/fireseason2010.htm Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/fireseason2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/yitrips10.htm Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/yitrips10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/whitten.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/whitten.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/hdcablesup2010.htm Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/hdcablesup2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/viewsandvisitors.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/viewsandvisitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/yayfyc.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/yayfyc.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/feefreejune10.htm Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/feefreejune10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/tiogaopen65.htm Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/tiogaopen65.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/draftmrporv.htm Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/draftmrporv.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdeameetings.htm Wed, 26 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdeameetings.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/memday10.htm Tue, 25 May 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/memday10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yibackyard10.htm Sun, 23 May 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yibackyard10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/badgerpassea.htm Thu, 20 May 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/badgerpassea.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/salathesar521.htm Thu, 20 May 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/salathesar521.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cuvelier520.htm Wed, 19 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cuvelier520.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/arrasolar.htm Sun, 16 May 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/arrasolar.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdomescoping.htm Wed, 12 May 2010 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdomescoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmpscopingext.htm Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmpscopingext.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek10.htm Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npweek10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fta10.htm Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fta10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yeecrod.htm Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST 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). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yeecrod.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonardwork10.htm Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonardwork10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2010quarter.htm Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2010quarter.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/groveopens10.htm Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/groveopens10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sar323.htm Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sar323.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmp10scoping.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmp10scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yf-yiy.htm Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST The Yosemite Fund is seeking $1 million for youth programs to cultivate future park stewards through hands-on experience in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yf-yiy.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/aagcontract.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/aagcontract.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yisummer10.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yisummer10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits2.htm Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yaoa10.htm Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yaoa10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yifrp10.htm Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yifrp10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cvrockfalleascoping.htm Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cvrockfalleascoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sfmorse.htm Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sfmorse.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogardscoping.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogardscoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits1.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdpermits1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yvplitigation.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST 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). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yvplitigation.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/closed0110c.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/closed0110c.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/closed0110d.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/closed0110d.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/closed0110.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/closed0110.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/closed0110b.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/closed0110b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eecampusfeis.htm Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the availability of the Yosemite Environmental Education Center Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for public review. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eecampusfeis.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2009visitation.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park received 3,866,970 visitors in 2009. This marks the highest level of visitation in the park since 1996. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2009visitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/medema09.htm Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/medema09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yaoaw10.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yaoaw10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cdnea2.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cdnea2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaclosed09.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaclosed09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/greensar09a.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/greensar09a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/shelton-tilden.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/shelton-tilden.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscopingextendedagain.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST 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). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscopingextendedagain.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/veteransday09.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/veteransday09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gproaddelays09.htm Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gproaddelays09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yf10.htm Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park’s meadows, trails and wildlife are better off thanks to a $5.8 million contribution by the nonprofit Yosemite Fund. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yf10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogareopens09.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogareopens09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/accessibilityaward.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.   https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/accessibilityaward.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cablesdown09.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST The Glacier Point and Tioga Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed due to snow and ice on the roadways. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cablesdown09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/endfireseason09.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park announces the end of the fire season, tomorrow, October 16th, 2009.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/endfireseason09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscopingmeetings.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscopingmeetings.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/salazarvisit.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/salazarvisit.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdview.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdview.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpsettlement.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpsettlement.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/abi.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/abi.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift09.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the “Yosemite Facelift” September 23-27, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire12.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire12.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire11.htm Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire11.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire10.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Through travel between Groveland and Lee Vining Possible https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire10.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneescopingmtg.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneescopingmtg.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire8.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Big Meadow Fire 70% Contained https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire8.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire9.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST The evacuation order for the community of Foresta will be lifted at 10:00 AM Friday, September 4, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire9.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire7.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Road Closures in Effect Through the Holiday Weekend https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire7.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire6.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Closure of Big Oak Flat Road and a Portion of the Tioga Road to Through Traffic https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire6.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/maurer.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/maurer.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneescoping.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneescoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire5.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire5.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire4.htm Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire4.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire3.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire3.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire2.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneerockfall2.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneerockfall2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire1.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bigmeadowfire1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneerockfall1.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Ahwahnee Hotel Temporarily Closed as a Precaution https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneerockfall1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscopingextended2.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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).  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscopingextended2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/poaching809.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST After an extensive investigation, three individuals face multiple federal charges for poaching within Yosemite National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/poaching809.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/forestaburn09.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/forestaburn09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/marijuana809.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/marijuana809.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/robinson0809.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/robinson0809.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneedata.htm Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwahneedata.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hybridtrams.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hybridtrams.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscopingextended.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Current Public Scoping Meetings Postponed https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscopingextended.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/laurakirnaward.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/laurakirnaward.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cdnea.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cdnea.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0708.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0708.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trpworkshops09.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trpworkshops09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0705.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0705.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0704.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0704.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epmarketopens.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epmarketopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0702.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0702.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/july42009.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/july42009.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrp4scoping.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrp4scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/julfires09.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Some Trails Closed due to Fires https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/julfires09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/abberescue2.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/abberescue2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/abberescue.htm Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/abberescue.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/airexhibit.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/airexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gproadwork09.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gproadwork09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hance08.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hance08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hale09.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hale09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdome09b.htm Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdome09b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdome09a.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdome09a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/businspections09.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/businspections09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/chapel130.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST The Yosemite Chapel, located in Yosemite Valley, will be celebrating its 130th anniversary this Sunday, June 7. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/chapel130.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/commsafety09.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Safety events will focus on community health, community safety, wilderness safety, and emergency services https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/commsafety09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/lehmann.htm Mon, 18 May 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/lehmann.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga0509.htm Mon, 18 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Visitors urged to take safety precautions for upcoming Memorial Day Weekend https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga0509.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ucmaward.htm Sun, 17 May 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ucmaward.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdup2009.htm Thu, 14 May 2009 20:00:00 EST The cables allowing trail access for hikers to the summit of Half Dome are up and open for the season today, May 15, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdup2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eecampuseis1.htm Thu, 07 May 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eecampuseis1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gpopen09.htm Thu, 07 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gpopen09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonavc.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST The Wawona Visitor Center at Hill’s Studio now features a display about Thomas Hill Thanks to Contributions from Yosemite Fund Donors https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wawonavc.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/kenburns.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/kenburns.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwiyahrockfall.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ahwiyahrockfall.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yifrp09.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Two Week Long Course Offers Teens Personal and Intellectual Challenges https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yifrp09.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdrescue0209a.htm Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Early contact with the approximately 40 year old mountaineer indicates that he is alert and responsive https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdrescue0209a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdrescue209.htm Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST A Korean mountaineer was rescued from Half Dome today at approximately 8:30am after being swept downhill in an avalanche yesterday afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdrescue209.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/poachers209.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Hunters Urged to be Aware of Park Boundary https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/poachers209.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/amgenbike.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/amgenbike.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/svmpscoping.htm Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST 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 . https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/svmpscoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bplodgescoping.htm Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bplodgescoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/winterclosures08.htm Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST The Tioga Road and the Glacier Point Road have closed for the winter season due to snow and icy conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/winterclosures08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/americorps1208.htm Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/americorps1208.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/uberuaga1.htm Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/uberuaga1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cvrockfall.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/cvrockfall.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gproad1108.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will open for all vehicles on Friday, November 21, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gproad1108.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pcdn-scoping.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/pcdn-scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yaoa08.htm Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yaoa08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/dsp08.htm Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/dsp08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2008fire-ends.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2008fire-ends.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogatrailheads.htm Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogatrailheads.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaroad102808.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaroad102808.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tviewdedication.htm Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST Secretary of the Interior Kempthorne Dedicates First Centennial Initiative Project https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tviewdedication.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/poachers.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/poachers.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rockfall1008.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST Minor injuries and several cabins destroyed in significant rockfall event https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rockfall1008.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmpfonsi.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST 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). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmpfonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift08.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npld08.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npld08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fallrxfire08.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fallrxfire08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tlplan0829.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tlplan0829.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tollefson.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Mike Tollefson to lead successful nonprofit that raises funds to improve Yosemite National Park https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tollefson.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/openhouse0808.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/openhouse0808.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/stamp2008.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/stamp2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tfire0806.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Telegraph Fire 100% Contained https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tfire0806.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tfire0727.htm Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Roads and facilities in Yosemite National Park remain open with limited impacts in Yosemite Valley due to the Telegraph Fire burning in Midpines, CA. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tfire0727.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yisr0708.htm Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yisr0708.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0730.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0730.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barrios3.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park staff continues to search today for Esmin Garmendia-Barrios. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barrios3.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barrios4.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barrios4.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barrios2.htm Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barrios2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barrios1.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park staff began the search today for Ssmyn (Ess-meen”) Barrios.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/barrios1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmp608.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ipmp608.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopen2008.htm Sun, 18 May 2008 20:00:00 EST Visitors urged to take safety precautions for upcoming Memorial Day Weekend https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopen2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/valor2008.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/valor2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/busmci08.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 20:00:00 EST Two school busses headed toward Yosemite Valley from the Yellow Middle School in Newman, California collided today in a rear end collision. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/busmci08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gproadopen08.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Road to Mariposa Grove Opened April 26, 2008; Tioga Road Plowing Progressing Well https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gproadopen08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tview0408.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tview0408.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epmarketfire.htm Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Historic building a park fixture since 1934 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epmarketfire.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/earthday08.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/earthday08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/travelchannel08.htm Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/travelchannel08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire408.htm Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire408.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epmarketaward.htm Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epmarketaward.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ywsar08a.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ywsar08a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ywsar08b.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST Three snowboarders, missing since Monday afternoon, were located by helicopter spotters at around 2:00pm near the South Fork of the Merced River. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ywsar08b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bhm08.htm Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST Public Invited to Free February 6th Event at the El Portal Community Hall, Dinner at 6:30, Presentation at 7:00 pm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bhm08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trpworkshop.htm Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trpworkshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ucsymp.htm Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ucsymp.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/openhouse0108.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/openhouse0108.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/oralhistory08.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST Participants sought for recorded sessions to document Yosemite area history currently titled "I Remember Yosemite…" https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/oralhistory08.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vea-scoping.htm Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST Project will be accompanied by an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes the environmental effects of a range of project alternatives https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vea-scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eproadwork07.htm Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eproadwork07.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/winterclosures07.htm Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/winterclosures07.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ornament07.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park Ornament Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ornament07.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire1107b.htm Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Fires are being managed for resource benefit and community safety https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire1107b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/museumex1107.htm Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/museumex1107.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire1107.htm Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire1107.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epmarket1.htm Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/epmarket1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdomecables1007.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST The cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park are scheduled to be taken down on October 15, 2007, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdomecables1007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/marijuana22007.htm Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/marijuana22007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npld2007.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST All National Park Service sites, including Yosemite National Park, will offer free visitor admission on September 29, 2007 for National Public Lands Day.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/npld2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hhcscomments.htm Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hhcscomments.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tviewcomments.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tviewcomments.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift07.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/facelift07.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hoggard2.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hoggard2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0918.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0918.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hoggard1.htm Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hoggard1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/baldfire.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST The Bald and Babcock Fires are the largest and most active of the several lightning-caused fires currently burning in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/baldfire.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura6.htm Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura6.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/marijuana2007.htm Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/marijuana2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sca2007.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sca2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura5.htm Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura5.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura4.htm Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST The search continues today for a missing backpacker in the wilderness area east of Merced Lake in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura4.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura3.htm Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST The search continues today for a missing backpacker in the wilderness area east of Merced Lake in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura3.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura2.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST The search continues today for a missing backpacker in the wilderness area east of Merced Lake in Yosemite National Park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura2.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura1.htm Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST A large-scale search is underway in Yosemite National Park for Ottorrina “Terrina” Bonaventura, 80, from Schererville, Indiana. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bonaventura1.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/kathie.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/kathie.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0725.htm Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0725.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trpworkbook.htm Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trpworkbook.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yborchid.htm Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yborchid.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hodgdonea.htm Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST Environmental Assessment (EA) will be released on July 16, 2007 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hodgdonea.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdomefall2007.htm Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Hirofumi Nohara, 37, slipped and fell while ascending the Half Dome cables on June 16, 2007 at around 2:30pm. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdomefall2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gpscope.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gpscope.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/obata.htm Tue, 05 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Yosemite Museum Gallery exhibit to run from June 9, 2007 to October 21, 2007 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/obata.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eproad053007.htm Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Public review and comment will be sought on the Environmental Assessment (EA) to be released in June, 2007 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eproad053007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/safetyday07.htm Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00:00 EST June 1, 2007 event will focus on community health, safety, prevention, and emergency services. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/safetyday07.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdome507.htm Sun, 20 May 2007 20:00:00 EST The cables allowing trail access to hikers to the summit of Half Dome were put in place on May 17, 2007. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdome507.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/water07.htm Sun, 20 May 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/water07.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire2007.htm Thu, 17 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park declares the beginning of fire season for the park on Monday, May 21st. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tviewscoping.htm Thu, 17 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Proposed rehabilitation project addresses safety, sanitation, and accessibility issues. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tviewscoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscope2007.htm Tue, 15 May 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscope2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0530.htm Tue, 15 May 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0530.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/torresdelpaine.htm Mon, 14 May 2007 20:00:00 EST On May 10, a Sister Parks agreement was signed at the Chile's Foreign Ministry. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/torresdelpaine.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopen2007.htm Tue, 08 May 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tiogaopen2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier07.htm Wed, 02 May 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/glacier07.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trp0417.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trp0417.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/qwood.htm Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Park officials concerned about spread of Sudden Oak Death from infested coastal California counties https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/qwood.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscoping32007.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/mrpscoping32007.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open319.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open319.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/chineserangers.htm Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST Jiuzhaigo National Park in the western Sichuan Province and Yosemite National Park share ideas and practices about park management https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/chineserangers.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trpmeetings13107.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trpmeetings13107.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nrrs.htm Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST New system highlights improved customer service and easier access to campsite reservations. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/nrrs.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/roads1128.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST The Tioga Road and the Glacier Point Road have closed for the winter season due to snow and icy conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/roads1128.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open1126.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open1126.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/endfireseason.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/endfireseason.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eproadscoping.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eproadscoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open.htm Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/skinner1024.htm Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST An experienced rock climber fell to his death Monday, October 23, 2006, while climbing near Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite Valley. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/skinner1024.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/steve.htm Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/steve.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/restoration1012.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Recent projects continue to decrease the overall human footprint in Yosemite Valley while providing for an improved visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/restoration1012.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire1006.htm Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Yosemite National Park will begin conducting fall prescribed fire activities to meet the management goals for wildland urban interface protection and ecosystem restoration. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire1006.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/steve1005.htm Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/steve1005.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fund0929.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST Yosemite Fund Contribution Goes To Trail Repair, Visitor Service Improvements & Habitat Restoration https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fund0929.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/face0928.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/face0928.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/free0928.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST Park admission fee will be waived September 30, 2006 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/free0928.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0916a.htm Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0916a.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0916b.htm Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0916b.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/olmsted0913.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/olmsted0913.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bear0828.htm Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/bear0828.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0826.htm Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Fire managers in Yosemite National Park are making efforts to reduce smoke from multiple fires in the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0826.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/shelton0823.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/shelton0823.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0822.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/open0822.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0821.htm Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire0821.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wildland-fire-use-projects-continue-to-burn.htm Wed, 26 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/wildland-fire-use-projects-continue-to-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gresham2.htm Fri, 14 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/gresham2.htm