Yosemite National Park received 3,866,970 visitors in 2009. This marks the highest level of visitation in the park since 1996. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/2009visitation.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Release of the Yosemite Environmental Education Center Final Environmental Impact Statement
Yosemite National Park announces the availability of the Yosemite Environmental Education Center Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for public review. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/eecampusfeis.htm
Read More »All Roads in Yosemite National Park to Remain Closed Through the Evening
All roads leading into Yosemite Valley will remain closed through this evening, Friday, January 22, due to snow, ice, and fallen trees. Road closures include Highways 41 (Wawona Road), 120 (Big Oak Flat Road), and 140 (El Portal Road). Additionally, the Badger Pass Road and the Hetch Hetchy Road will …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Temporarily Closes All Roads
All roads leading into Yosemite Valley are temporarily closed due to snow, ice, and fallen trees. Highways 41 (Wawona Road) and 120 (Big Oak Flat Road) into Yosemite National Park are closed at this time due to snowy and icy conditions. Additionally, Highway 140 (El Portal Road) into Yosemite Valley …
Read More »All Roads Within Yosemite National Park Are Now Open
All roads within Yosemite National Park, including from Yosemite West to Wawona on Highway 41 (Wawona Road), are now open. The Badger Pass Road and the Badger Pass Ski Area are also open. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/closed0110d.htm
Read More »Roads Reopen in Yosemite National Park
Almost all roads leading into Yosemite National Park have reopened after being closed due to snow, ice, and fallen trees. Highways 120 (Big Oak Flat Road) and 140 (El Portal Road) were reopened at 8:00 a.m. this morning. Highway 41 (Wawona Road) is also open from Yosemite Valley to Chinquapin …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Releases Documents Pertaining to Park Plans
The Department of the Interior /National Park Service (NPS), the Friends of Yosemite Valley (FOYV), and the Mariposans for the Environment and Responsible Government (MERG) announced the completion of a formal Settlement Agreement last September regarding the litigation on the Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP). The …
Read More »Yosemite Fire Update, August 19, 2022
The Red and Rodgers fire remain active in the wilderness. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-fire-update-august-19-2022.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Interim Program for Half Dome Day Use Permits to Address Visitor Safety
Hiking to the top of Half Dome is one of the most popular hikes in Yosemite National Park. The iconic granite monolith, at 8,842 feet above sea level, attracts people from all over the world who attempt to climb to the summit. Most visitors ascend Half Dome via the cables, …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping on the Tioga Road Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment
The National Park Service is initiating an Environmental Assessment (EA) to study rehabilitating 27 miles of the Tioga Road to make safety improvements, while preserving natural and cultural resources along the road providing access to Tuolumne Meadows, Tioga Pass, U.S. Route 395 and trailheads for the John Muir, Pacific Crest, …
Read More »Kathleen Morse Selected as Chief of Planning at Yosemite National Park
Kathleen S. Morse, Forest Supervisor for the Lassen National Forest in northern California, has been selected as Chief of Planning for Yosemite National Park. She will work for the Denver Service Center, Planning Division and be a member of the Yosemite Management team. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/sfmorse.htm
Read More »Yosemite National Park Announces Scoping for the Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Project
Yosemite National Park is initiating public scoping for the Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Project. Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) will be coordinated through development of an environmental assessment (EA). The public scoping period for the EA will open …
Read More »Yosemite Institute Summer Field Research Program Registration Opens (2010)
Yosemite Institute, a campus of NatureBridge announced a unique opportunity today for 15-18 year old students to take part in a 2-week long adventure and learning program in Yosemite National Park. The two-week long inquiry-based Field Research Course lets students earn college credit while learning how to create their own …
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