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
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces The Tioga Trailheads Project
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, …
Read More »2008 Fire Season Concludes in Yosemite National Park
With considerable precipitation falling in the park over the past few days, fire managers have declared the end of the 2008 wildland fire season in Yosemite National Park. However, fire managers will continue to monitor weather patterns and implement prescribed burns as conditions permit. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2008fire-ends.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park’s Ahwahnee Hotel to Undergo Major Upgrades
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 …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Wins Prestigious Award for Deaf Services
The Yosemite National Park Deaf Services Program has been selected as the recipient of the FY 2008 National Park Service Programmatic Accessibility Achievement Award. The award is given to an individual or group who has been responsible for the development, implementation, or improvement of programs and services within the National …
Read More »Yosemite Association Announces Exciting Roster of Winter Outdoor Adventures for 2009
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 …
Read More »Glacier Point Road to Open in Yosemite National Park (November 21, 2008)
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
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping
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 …
Read More »Geologic Assessment of Recent Rockfalls in Curry Village Completed
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. …
Read More »Acting Superintendents Selected for Yosemite and Mount Rainier National Parks
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
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 »Tioga Road and Glacier Point Roads Close for the Winter Season in Yosemite National Park
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
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping for the Rehabilitation of the Badger Pass Ski Lodge Environmental Assessment
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, …
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