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  • Lots Going on This Weekend in Yosemite

    Lots Going on This Weekend in Yosemite

    May 4, 2017

    There’s lots to see and do this weekend but take your umbrella because there’s rain in the forecast.

  • Big Oak Flat Road Reopening May 1st

    Big Oak Flat Road Reopening May 1st

    April 26, 2017

    No more long detours starting May 1st.

  • Why is the Big Oak Flat Road still closed?

    Why is the Big Oak Flat Road still closed?

    April 4, 2017

    You know those movies where there’s an earthquake and the big hole opens up and the city falls in? Yeah, it’s like that.

  • Keep Bears Wild

    Keep Bears Wild

    April 4, 2017

    This new website aims to protect bears while educating humans. #bearlivesmatter

  • Royal Robbins (1935-2017)

    Royal Robbins (1935-2017)

    March 15, 2017

    Our deepest sympathies go out this morning to the family of Royal Robbins.

  • Big Oak Flat Road Still Closed

    Big Oak Flat Road Still Closed

    March 14, 2017

    With the reopening of Highway 41 from Fresno (at least in part) you’re probably wondering when the Big Oak Flat Road will reopen connecting Yosemite with it’s western neighbors along Highway 120. Well the official word is, not any time soon.

  • Highway 41 Partially Open

    Highway 41 Partially Open

    March 13, 2017

    Highway 41 has partially opened to one way, controlled traffic while crews continue to work.

  • Highways 41 and Big Oak Flat Road Closed into Yosemite Valley

    Highways 41 and Big Oak Flat Road Closed into Yosemite Valley

    February 22, 2017

    Currently, the only outside access to Yosemite Valley is via Highway 140.

  • Thinking about heading up to the firefall this weekend? You need to read this first.

    Thinking about heading up to the firefall this weekend? You need to read this first.

    February 17, 2017

    Here’s the information that may keep you sane and alive if you’re heading up to the park this weekend.

  • Roads are open but we’re not out of the woods yet

    Roads are open but we’re not out of the woods yet

    February 9, 2017

    The Big Oak Flat Road and El Portal Road have reopened to traffic into Yosemite Valley but we’re not out of the woods yet. Snow and heavy rains are expected to continue into this weekend with a flood warning in effect until Saturday.

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