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  • Railroad Fire Moving South

    Railroad Fire Moving South

    Highway 41 remains closed as thunderstorm activity over the Labor Day weekend pushed the fire south

  • Railroad Fire Continues to Grow

    Railroad Fire Continues to Grow

    The Railroad Fire is continuing to grow as firefighters work to protect the communities of Fish Camp, Sugar Pine, and Yosemite Mountain Ranch. The Railroad Fire is now over 2100 acres and is continuing to spread north and east. Tenaya Lodge, Fishcamp, Sugar Pine and surrounding areas remain under an evacuation order. Highway 41 from…

  • 7 Structures Destroyed in Railroad Fire

    7 Structures Destroyed in Railroad Fire

    High temperatures and stiff up canyon winds have pushed the Railroad Fire to over 1200 acres. Sugar Pine, Sugar Pine Camp and Fish Camp remain under an evacuation order with Highway 41 closed between Cedar Valley Drive and the South entrance of Yosemite National Park. The fire continues to threaten over 100 structures in the…

  • Hotels Outside Yosemite

    The communities surrounding the park offer a great alternative to staying inside the park. There’s something for everyone from haunted hotels to small bed and breakfasts. Mariposa Yosemite Bug Check out this in depth article by Ashley Richards about staying at the Yosemite Bug Resort. North Groveland Hotel Charlotte Big Oak Flat and Highway 120…

  • Detwiler Fire Update

    Detwiler Fire Update

    The Detwiler Fire is continuing to burn but residents are being allowed back in burned areas.

  • Yosemite Is Still Open

    Yosemite Is Still Open

    Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley are still open but there are some road closures you need to know about.

  • Summer time Can Only Mean…Crowds!

    Summer time Can Only Mean…Crowds!

    If you’re headed up to the park expect long lines getting into Yosemite, traffic jams in Yosemite Valley and no parking. That’s every summer in Yosemite Valley. Want to avoid that mess? Here are some options which can help save your sanity.

  • Why is the Big Oak Flat Road still closed?

    Why is the Big Oak Flat Road still closed?

    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.

  • Big Oak Flat Road Still Closed

    Big Oak Flat Road Still Closed

    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.

  • Big Oak Flat Road Closed From Forest to Crane Flat

    Big Oak Flat Road Closed From Forest to Crane Flat

    Rock fall has temporarily closed the Big Oak Flat Road into and out of the park.