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Yosemite National Park announces a new episode of “Yosemite Nature Notes” entitled “Bighorn Sheep” is now available for viewing. The video features stunning footage of Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, interviews with wildlife biologists, and a special focus on the re-introduction of these magnificent animals to the Cathedral Range in Yosemite National Park in March 2015. … Read more
Yosemite National Park has distributed approximately 1,000 free park passes to Fourth Graders through the “Every Kid in a Park” program. Fourth graders from across the country brought their vouchers to Yosemite to receive the free park pass. The passes are intended for fourth grade students and their families to visit more than 2,000 federal … Read more
Lassen, Yosemite and Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Parks 2016 Fee Free Days National Parks- The National parks service has announced their 2016 Fee Free Days. Each year the Park system uses Fee Free Days to increase volunteer opportunities and to help introduce new people to the park system. These are great days to not only fantastic … Read more
Stewardship Plan Under Review Yosemite National Park opened public scoping for planning and environmental impact analysis for the Yosemite Wilderness Stewardship Plan. Public scoping comments will be accepted through January 29, 2016. Yosemite’s Wilderness is currently managed under the 1989 Wilderness Management Plan. The park needs to update this plan to incorporate current information about … Read more
Yosemite National Park has recorded the lowest number of human-bear incidents since 1975, when the park initiated its first human-bear management program. In 2015, there were 76 incidents, which resulted in $4,909 in property damage. (A bear incident occurs when a bear causes property damage, obtains food, acts aggressively, or injures a person.) This represents … Read more
Upcoming Fee Free Day on Wednesday, November 11, in Honor of Veterans Day Yosemite National Park’s entrance fee has been reduced to $25 for a seven-day pass for private vehicles from November through March. The reduced entrance fee aims to encourage visitation to Yosemite National Park outside of the busy summer season. The private vehicle … Read more
Awards Ceremony This Saturday, November 7, at Noon Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery sponsored a Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest in September. Over 250 submissions were received, a record, from local community schools. Artwork was divided into categories and winning pieces were selected by park staff and park partners. Winning student artwork … Read more
Yosemite National Park has lifted the fire restrictions in the park. Recent Rain and Cooler Temperatures Have Reduced Fire Danger Yosemite National Park has lifted the fire restrictions in the park. The onset of cooler temperatures and the recent rainfall have reduced fire danger. Campfires are once again permitted in the Yosemite Wilderness below 6,000 … Read more
Fire Scheduled To Occur On or Before October 28, 2015. Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in Yosemite National Park on or before Wednesday, October 28, 2015, weather and conditions permitting. There are two locations being considered for this prescribed burn and the final decision will be based on weather and … Read more
Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a series of prescribed fires in the park. The prescribed burns would start in mid-October however they are dependent on weather and fuel conditions. Shorter days and cooler temperatures provide fire managers optimal prescribed burning conditions. http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/rxfirefall15.htm Source: Yosemite National Park News
Today, the National Park Service signed a concession contract with Yosemite Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark, to provide concession services within Yosemite National Park. The 15-year contract, the largest single contract in the National Park Service, will begin on March 1, 2016. The current concessioner, DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., a subsidiary … Read more
20 Great Ideas For Kids When Visiting The Sierra National Parks Sierra National Parks – The Sierra mountains are home to four National Parks: Yosemite National Park; Lassen Volcanic National Park; Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park. And with President Obama’s new get kids in the Parks program, which coincides with the 100th Anniversary of National … Read more
Approximately 1500 people attended a ceremony in Yosemite Valley today to commemorate the park’s 125th Anniversary. http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-commemorates-its-125th-anniversary.htm Source: Yosemite National Park News
Pano of El Cap and American Falls in Yosemite
Winning Artwork will be Featured in Ansel Adams Gallery Yosemite National Park and Ansel Adams Gallery announce the fifth annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest. The Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest celebrates the creativity of youth in Yosemite’s gateway communities. The contest is open to all students, grades K-12, who … Read more
Yosemite National Park – Every year the Sierra High Country provides visitors and explorers in Yosemite some of the most memorable moments. In 2015, Yosemite has already upped the anty a bit with the reintroduction of the Big Horn Sheep and the exclusive chance of catching a peak is sure to drive hikers in to … Read more
Yosemite Trail Rides Since the 1850s, when the first vacationers were attracted to the legendary valley of Yosemite, horses and mules have provided a means of transportation that takes visitors to some of the most scenic vistas in the world. Today, the Yosemite Stables, operated by Delaware North at Yosemite, continues to guide visitors to these same spectacular … Read more
Endangered Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Restored to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks Recently Completed Cooperative Effort Included California Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service A multiagency operation was recently concluded that returned two herds of endangered bighorn sheep to locations in Yosemite and Sequoia … Read more
Half Dome: A Bucket-List Hike in Yosemite Half Dome is more than just an iconic rock formation in Yosemite National Park; it’s a symbol of adventure and a rite of passage for avid hikers. With its imposing granite face and a summit that seems to touch the sky, Half Dome draws hikers from around the … Read more
