Tag: rockfall

El Capitan is Crumbling. We need to fix it now!

CBS News says El Capitan is all but rubble.

October 3, 2017
Rockfall Closes El Portal Road

A rockfall reported around Noon Monday has closed the El Portal Road and Arch Rock Entrance in Yosemite National Park.

June 13, 2017
Rockfall! (video)

You’re going to be hearing a lot about rockfall in Yosemite today so here’s a great video from the fine team at Yosemite Nature Notes that talks all about it.

June 14, 2012
Images of the Big Oak Flat Rockfall

Here’s an image published by the NPS on Facebook of the rock slide on the Big Oak Flat Road. It’s pretty evident the road will be closed for some time. Do you have photos of the rockfall? Please feel free to send them in and we’ll share them. You can email them to info@yosemiteblog.com

January 23, 2012
Labor Day Weekend Rockfall Startles Visitors

Hey it was just a few rocks who were tired of hanging around.

September 7, 2010
Yosemite Nature Notes: Rockfall!

Get up close and personal with the forces shaping Yosemite – rockfalls!

July 9, 2010