Tag Archives: Valley

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

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

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

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

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

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

As part of its continuing series, the National Park Service (NPS) will conduct a “Planner for a Day” public workshop on Saturday, April 21 from 9am to 4pm at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls in Yosemite Valley. This event will focus on the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management …

On February 9, 2008 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Valley Visitor Center Auditorium the National Park Service in Yosemite will host the next in its ongoing series of public planning workshops in support of the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan (Tuolumne River Plan). https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/trpworkshop.htm

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Yosemite Valley today to commemorate the arrival of four hybrid (electric/diesel) tractors that will be used in the popular Yosemite Valley Floor Tours. Acting Superintendent Dave Uberuaga and DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. Chief  Operating Officer Dan Jensen cut the ribbon as …

A lightning caused fire in Yosemite National Park continues to burn in the area of Lake Vernon, located approximately three miles north of the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. The fire, known as the Vernon Fire, was spotted on August 9th. Total acreage of the Vernon Fire is 160 acres, with 75% …

In a ceremony held at the Yosemite Valley Elementary School on December 17, 2010, three school children were given awards for Bravery for their part in a rockfall that occurred on October 5, 2010. Carmen Ortiz, Angel Ortiz, and Serra Weber were each presented with an award for Bravery by …

Fire Management plans on burning the piles near the Yosemite Elementary school next week, May 3-6, 2022.

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 …