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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…
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Railroad Fire Closes Highway 41, Evacuation Ordered for Sugar Pine, Fish Camp and Tenaya Lodge
A large, fast moving fire is burning this morning just south of Yosemite National Park near the communities of Fish Camp and Sugar Pine and has forced the mandatory evacuation of the area and Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite and the closure of Highway 41 into Yosemite.
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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…
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South Fork Fire Burning Just Outside Wawona
If you’re headed up to the park expect smokey air and low visibility.
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Yosemite Is Still Open
Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley are still open but there are some road closures you need to know about.
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Highway 140 Closed Due to Fire (Updated)
Highway 140 west of Mariposa has been closed due to fire activity. Highway 49 from Coulterville to Mariposa remains closed.
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Highway 49 Closed Due to Fire
Highway 49 between Coulterville and Mariposa is closed due to fire.
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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.
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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.
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Thinking about heading up to the firefall this weekend? You need to read this first.
Here’s the information that may keep you sane and alive if you’re heading up to the park this weekend.