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
Read More »Rockfall Closes El Portal Road and Arch Rock Entrance (Highway 140) Entrance to Yosemite National Park
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
Read More »El Portal Road in Yosemite National Park Remains Closed
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 …
Read More »El Portal Road (Highway 140) and Arch Rock Entrance Reopen in Yosemite National Park
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
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Pilot Day Use Parking Reservation Program
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 …
Read More »Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park Remains Closed
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
Read More »Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park Open to All Vehicular Traffic Thursday, June 29, 2017
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 …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Expects Busy Fourth of July Weekend
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
Read More »Park Ranger Sharon Miyako Receives Prestigious Award at Yosemite National Park
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
Read More »Limited Number of Day Parking Reservations Still Available for Yosemite Valley
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 …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Remains Open
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 …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Adds Two New Shuttle Buses to Serve Park Visitors
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
Read More »14th Annual Facelift to be Held in Yosemite National Park
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
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