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Winter is Coming!
The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicles starting Tuesday, November 20, 2018 due to inclement weather expected over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The roads will reopen if weather and road conditions permit. Yosemite National Park is open year-round with snow removal on all other roads within the park. Highway…
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Glacier Point Road Reopens Today!
The Glacier Point Road will reopen today, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 8 am. The Glacier Point Road has been closed for several weeks as crews battling the Ferguson Fire were using the road. Bridalveil Creek Campground will remain closed for the season. All trails along Glacier Point Road and from Glacier Point are open.
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Yosemite Valley Reopening Today at 9:00AM
Although the Ferguson Fire is still burning in the park, Yosemite Valley will reopen at 9:00AM on August 14, 2018. Access to the Valley will be available via Highways 140 and 120. There will be no access between Yosemite Valley and Wawona due to fire operations. Wawona and the Mariposa Grove, the Tioga Road and the Big Oak Flat Road…
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Ferguson Fire Still Raging But Yosemite Valley Set to Reopen
Update: Yosemite Valley will remain closed at least through Sunday, August 5th. The park will continue to assess conditions and reevaluate all closures on Sunday, August 5. Yosemite Valley will NOT be reopening as previously posted on August 3rd. This is due to increased fire activity and heavy smoke in the area. Yosemite Valley will…
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Yosemite Closing Due to Fire
Yosemite Valley, Wawona, Yosemite West, and the Mariposa Grove will be closed July 25–July 29 due to fire operations. The South Entrance and Glacier Point Road will be also closed. Highway 140 from Mariposa remains closed due to the Ferguson Fire. The Tioga Road, Tuolumne Meadows, Hodgdon Meadow, the Big Oak Flat entrance, the Tioga…
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Half Dome Cable Go Up Tomorrow
Just in time for Memorial Day the Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park will be in place and ready for visitors starting tomorrow, Friday, May 11, 2018. A permit is required to ascend the cables to the top of Half Dome and can be obtained in the daily lottery on www.recreation.gov. There is a limited…
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NPS Announces New Rules for Horsetail Fall (firefall) event
In an effort to make the situation a little better for everyone the National Park Service has started a new pilot program designed to help alleviate the traffic and overcrowding headaches caused by the flood of visitors for the Horsetail Fall event.
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Mike Reynolds Named Superintendent of Yosemite
Mike Reynolds who grew up in Yosemite will be returning as the new Superintendent.
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Glacier Point Road Closing Thursday
Be sure to check road conditions before you travel as some roads in and into Yosemite may be affected by the oncoming winter storm.
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NPS Proposes New $70 Entrance Fee for Yosemite
The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing an increase to a whopping $70 to visit Yosemite during its busier months.