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The Insiders Guide to Yosemite National Park
Author: Loyd
FREE Entry to Yosemite Returns Sunday, Aug. 25th
It's time again to celebrate the birthday of the National Park Service by giving everyone free entry to our
Free Entry for Earth Day, April 20th, 2019
Entry to Yosemite National Park will be free on Saturday April 20th in celebration of Earth Day, National Junior
Camp 4 Going to Lottery System Similar to Half Dome
Yosemite National Park is going to test a new pilot program from late May to early September, using a
Half Dome Hiking Permit Lottery Begins March 13th
After a bit of a delay, the annual for Half Dome summit permits will begin on March 13th at
Hiker Killed on Mist Trail
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Xuan Wang. Wang was hiking the Mist Trail on Saturday
Highway 41 Open
Wawona Road (Hwy 41) has reopened between South Entrance and Yosemite Valley. Watch for debris on the road.
Highway 41 (Wawona Road) Closed
Highway 41 has closed, Thursday December 14th 2019, due to high winds and down trees. The road is closed
Highway 140 Closing for Safety
Due to heavy rain, Highway 140 from Mariposa/Merced will close Wednesday February 13th at 3:00pm and is anticipated to
More Areas Closed
More areas have closed within Yosemite National Park as a result of the government shutdown which has now stretched
Yosemite is Open but Services are Limited
Yosemite National Park is open during the shutdown but visitor services are limited. Wawona Campground, Hodgdon Meadow Campground, the Mariposa