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UPDATE: NPS release on the road closure
Due to a large rockfall that occurred at approximately 11:30 last evening, the Big Oak Flat Road (the continuation of Highway 120) is closed in Yosemite National Park. The road is closed between the Foresta Junction on Highway 120 (Big Oak Flat Rd.) and the Highway 120/140 (El Portal Road) Junction. Yosemite Valley remains accessible…
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Update: Big Oak Flat Road Closure
Here’s some more information on the Big Oak Flat Road closure. Yosemite National Park Spokesperson Scott Gediman says a boulder, “the size of a house,” fell into the road and brought with it tree branches and several smaller rocks. Gediman says the best case scenario is that the debris will be removed over the coming…
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Tioga Road Closed
With snow in the forecast it’s finally time to close the Tioga Road.
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Break out those umbrellas and snow boots, we got rain and snow comin’!
I wouldn’t make any long term plans that involve Tioga Pass or Glacier point, it looks like we might finally be at the end of this unseasonably dry, warm weather and headed into winter. The National Weather Service is forecasting rain and snow starting Thursday this week and continuing late into next week. It’s about…
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You Still Need a Permit to Climb Half Dome in 2012
Whether the Mayan’s were right about the end of the world thing or not you’re still going to need a permit to climb Half Dome via the cables in 2012. Yosemite National Park will require Day Use Permits seven days per week for climbing the Half Dome cables during the summer 2012 season. This is…
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Get in FREE in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Stop moping around the house! Yosemite is beautiful and you can get in free on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend.
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A Glimpse Into Yosemite’s Chinese History (video)
Yosemite National Park Ranger Yenyen Chan explores the history Chinese immigrants played in the building of Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite Third Most-Visited Park in the Nation
With over 4 million people visiting Yosemite in the past year it’s no wonder that it’s the 3rd most visited park in the nation.
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Visiting Yosemite for New Years? It’s a great time to come
Yosemite is a wonderful place to spend New Year’s Eve and usher in the new year, this year, with the lack of snow fall we’ve had, some rare things are available for you to do.
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Glacier Point Road Closed for Season
The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park is closed for the season due to ice and snow. The road is currently closed at the Chinquapin and Wawona Road (Highway 41) junction, and will open to Badger Pass once the ski area becomes open. The Tioga Road remains closed at this time due to ice…