Hundreds of people gathered atop the polished granite of Olmsted Point overlook in Yosemite National Park Wednesday to celebrate the completion of major renovations to the vista famous for its picture postcard views of Half Dome, Tenaya Lake and Cloud’s Rest. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/olmsted0913.htm
Read More »Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Members Celebrate a Year of National Service in 2008
On December 9th, twenty-seven Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) members celebrated their efforts which restored 2000 acres of habitat, conducted ecological monitoring on over 340 sites, educated over 17,200 individuals, and engaged over 2600 volunteers in 2008. At the graduation ceremony, members recounted the highlights of their year of national …
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Celebrate National Public Lands Day
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Yosemite National Park, and all other National Park sites, will offer free admission this Saturday, September 26, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/abi.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Celebrate National Public Lands Day
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
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Celebrate National Public Lands Day
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
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Celebrate National Public Lands Day
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
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Celebrate Founder’s Day
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
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Celebrate Future Anniversary Events in Gateway Communities
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
Read More »New Yosemite Theater Performances and Art Workshops Unveiled by Yosemite Conservancy Celebrate Park History and Grandeur
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
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Celebrate Founder’s Day on August 25, 2014
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
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Celebrate Founders’ Day on August 25, 2015
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
Read More »Yosemite National Park, Sacramento Public Library, and REI Celebrate the NPS Centennial on Saturday, September 17, 2016
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 …
Read More »Yosemite National Park to Celebrate Earth Day, Saturday April 22, 2017
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
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