The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) celebrated its one millionth rider this summer. Long-time Yosemite National Park employee Julia Parker, Indian Cultural Demonstrator and regular YARTS rider, had the honor of being the one millionth rider. Parker has been riding YARTS from Midpines to Yosemite Valley since the inception …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Commemorates 124th Anniversary
Today commemorates the 124th anniversary of Yosemite National Park, which was signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison on October 1, 1890. The legislation preserved and protected more than 1,500 square miles, including Tuolumne Meadows, the park’s high country, and Hetch Hetchy. Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Volunteers Recognized at Fifth Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony
Yosemite National Park celebrated its fifth annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27, 2014. The Yosemite Volunteer Awards recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of individuals and work groups who have generously donated their time and energy towards the preservation and enjoyment of Yosemite National …
Read More »Prescribed Fire Scheduled in Yosemite National Park (October 2014)
Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in Yosemite Valley in the Taft Toe Area. The burn will start in mid-October and is dependent on weather conditions. Although it is a dry year, Yosemite Valley recently received one inch of rain, and Taft Toe burn area fuel …
Read More »Fourteen Properties in Yosemite National Park Added to National Register of Historic Places
Fourteen properties in Yosemite National Park have recently been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the s National Register of Historic …
Read More »Wildfire Reported in Yosemite National Park
A wildfire was reported around 2:45 p.m. this afternoon in the western portion of Yosemite National Park. The “Dog Rock Fire,” is currently at 130 acres and multiple aircraft are en route to suppress the fire. Yosemite National Park fire crews, along with crews from several agencies, are working together …
Read More »Dog Rock Fire Suppression Efforts Continue in Yosemite National Park
Suppression efforts continue on the approximately 250 acre Dog Rock Fire in Yosemite National Park. Air and ground attack has been aided by favorable weather conditions, which have resulted in minimal fire growth on the western boundary of the park near the Highway 140 entrance. Currently, there is no estimate …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Creates $535 Million in Economic Benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3,882,642 visitors to Yosemite National Park in 2014 spent $ 405 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,261 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $ 535 million. http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-creates-535-million-in-economic-benefits.htm
Read More »Highway 140 in Yosemite National Park Reopens
The Highway 140 entrance into Yosemite National Park will re-open as of Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. The highway, referred to as El Portal Road within the park boundary, was closed on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 due to the Dog Rock Fire. Additionally, electrical power to Yosemite Valley …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Deaf Services
Yosemite National Park is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the park’s Deaf Services Program. To celebrate this milestone, the park will host special programs throughout the weekend of Friday, October 24, through Sunday, October 26, 2014. Special programs will include a Junior Ranger talk and Nature Walk given by certified …
Read More »Yosemite National Park Proposes Entrance Fee and Campground Fee Increase
Yosemite National Park is proposing to increase entrance fees into the park. The single vehicle entrance fee would change from $ 20 to $ 30 for a seven day pass. The park’s annual pass would increase from $ 40 to $ 60. The current rate of $ 10 per individual …
Read More »Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery to Hold Award Ceremony and Art Exhibition on October 25
Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery sponsored a Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest in September of this year. The park received a record 230 submissions from local community schools. Artwork was divided into categories and winning pieces were selected by park staff and park partners. Winning …
Read More »Yosemite Conservancy Debuts New Theater Performances and Art Workshops for 2015 in Yosemite National Park
An imaginative line-up of brand-new family-friendly theater performances and art workshops unveiled today by Yosemite Conservancy will entertain, inspire and educate visitors about Yosemite National Park’s incomparable scenery, wildlife and people. http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-conservancy-debuts-new-theater-performances-and-art-workshops-for-2015-in-yosemite-national-park.htm
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