On the 26th and 27th of September 2007, approximately 30 law enforcement officers from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, the US Forest Service, the California Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement (CAMP), and Yosemite National Park raided four illegal marijuana cultivation sites. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/marijuana22007.htm
Read More »Half Dome Cables Scheduled to Come Down for Season in Yosemite National Park
The cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park are scheduled to be taken down on October 15, 2007, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/halfdomecables1007.htm
Read More »El Portal Market Contract Available in Yosemite National Park
The El Portal Market has been a fixture in the small community of El Portal, California for as long as locals can remember. Since 1966, the market has been operated by Vaughn, Vaughn and Carter, LLP, and particularly its principal, Hugh Carter, under concession contracts issued by the National Park …
Read More »Lightning-Caused Fires Managed for Public Safety and Resource Benefit in Yosemite National Park
Four fires are currently being managed for resource benefit and public safety in Yosemite National Park. These fires are being closely monitored and contribute to the protection of communities in and around the park. Allowing smaller fires to expand under moderate conditions prevents fuel build-ups that can contribute to fires …
Read More »Photography Exhibit Opening in Yosemite National Park
The Yosemite Climbing Association (YCA) and Yosemite National Park are pleased to announce the opening of the photography exhibit “Yosemite in the Sixties: Climbing Life through the Lens of Glen Denny”. The exhibit will open with a reception in the Museum Gallery between 2:30 and 4pm on Friday, November 9, …
Read More »Wildland Fires Continue to Expand in Yosemite National Park
Fires are being managed for resource benefit and community safety https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/fire1107b.htm
Read More »“Holiday in the National Parks” Celebrated at the White House
Yosemite National Park Ornament Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/ornament07.htm
Read More »Winter Conditions Close the Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road For the Season in Yosemite National Park
Winter conditions bring the opportunity for a variety of cold- weather activities, including snow-shoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, ice skating, and winter hiking and backcountry use. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/winterclosures07.htm
Read More »Yosemite Prescribed Fire Update for November 1, 2022
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
Read More »El Portal Road Reconstruction Hours Announced in Yosemite National Park
The El Portal Road is a park road that begins at the western boundary of Yosemite National Park. It begins at the eastern end of California State Highway 140 and continues 7.5 miles east to the Pohono Bridge. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eproadwork07.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Opening of Public Scoping for Vogelsang Backcountry Utilities Improvement Project
Project will be accompanied by an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes the environmental effects of a range of project alternatives https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/vea-scoping.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Launch of Oral History Project
Participants sought for recorded sessions to document Yosemite area history currently titled “I Remember Yosemite…” https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/oralhistory08.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Invites Public to Open House (January 2008)
The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on January 30, 2008 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/openhouse0108.htm
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