Category: News
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Public Scoping for El Portal Road Reconstruction Begins
Public scoping is now open on repairs the National Park Service hopes to make to the much degregated El Portal Road. NPS: “Yosemite National Park is announcing public scoping in preparation of the El Portal Road Reconstruction – Pohono Bridge to the Big Oak Flat Road Intersection Project. This project will be accompanied by an…
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Judge Halts Yosemite Construction Yet Again
An ongoing dispute between park officials and environmentalists has once again led to the blocking of renovation efforts within the park. This time the judge suggested the management plan that had been publicly reviewed, edited, and voted on for months was not “legally sound” and sent the Park Service back to the drawing board to…
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Construction Resumes in the Valley
Now that the busy season is over construction crews have resumed their work within the Valley. Motorists driving in the Valley should expect some delays and detours. Please drive safely when entering a construction zone and be sure to observe all posted speed limits within the park.
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Renowned Climber Todd Skinner Killed While Climbing The Leaning Tower
In a huge shock to the climbing community Todd Skinner, a world renowned climber and one of the greats of the sport, fell while climbing The Leaning Tower and was killed. Our deepest sympathies to his family. If you want to know more about Todd Skinner there’s a good article about the accident here and…
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Bear Report
NPS: “Bears are still active in all Valley Campgrounds. Car break-ins have slowed down, with the only break-in this week occurring in Lower Pines campground. The easiest way to prevent a bear getting your food while camping is to have your food stored. Treat your food locker like a refrigerator and close it after each…
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Trails Closed Due To Mountain Lion
Due to recent Mountain Lion sightings and activity, the following trails are closed – East trail along Ahwahnee Meadow towards Ahwahnee dorm and continuing to the tennis courts and the trail from Church Bowl past the stables to Lower Yosemite Falls until further notice. -NPS
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More Photos Of The Rockslide Blocking 140
More photos are up of the rockslide blocking 140 at the Mariposa County Sheriff’s website taken just a few days ago from the air. It really lets you know the breadth and scope of the slide. It looks like 140 is going to be closed indefinitely. The newest are on the very bottom dated June…
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Yosemite Blacked Out During Sorm
Modesto Bee: Yosemite National Park had a power blackout and slick roads during a Sunday storm that turned out to be fairly mild in Modesto. The six-hour power loss affected about 9,800 customers in Mariposa County, including the park and the communities of Mariposa and Bear Valley, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. spokesman David Eisenhauer…
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Only serious climbers can tackle El Capitan
The Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio.com) has a pretty good article with some good information about climbing El Capitan. Akron Beacon Journal: “El Capitan — also called The Chief and The Big Rock — features gray granite that is especially tough and weather resistant. That makes it very appealing to climbers, many of whom consider El…
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Slow Down or You May Just Regret It
Right now there’s a lot of construction taking place in the park as old electrical and plumbing systems are being upgraded. To help protect the visitors, wildlife and the crews, the National Park Service is making sure you’re following all driving regulations and maintaining a safe speed while in the park. In all construction zones…