Stay informed and connected with Yosemite’s dynamic landscape through our Yosemite News category. Explore breaking news, park updates, and essential resources that may impact your travel plans. From trail closures to event announcements, we keep you in the loop, ensuring you have the latest information for a seamless and enjoyable Yosemite experience. Dive into the heart of Yosemite with real-time updates and valuable insights, empowering you to make the most of your visit to this iconic national park.
Another summer without the loop. What does it mean for the future of Yosemite’s most iconic backcountry experience? Yosemite National Park and Aramark have announced that the High Sierra Camps will not reopen in 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive summer the full system of camps has been closed — a once-cherished experience now caught … Read more
May 7, 2025 | Sierra Rec Magazine Just in time for a spring Sierra escape—Yosemite National Park has announced the official reopening of Glacier Point Road this Saturday, May 10, at 8 a.m., along with the return of Mariposa Grove shuttle service! This is one of the most anticipated seasonal reopenings in Yosemite, offering visitors … Read more
Reduced capacity. Limited communication. Rising safety concerns. If you’re planning a wilderness trip into Yosemite National Park this year, take note—significant changes are underway that could impact your entire route. And with little notice or explanation, backpackers are scrambling to adjust. As of April 25, 2025, the Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground will be temporarily relocated … Read more
The Yosemite Conservancy recently announced Cassius M. Cash as its new president and CEO, bringing a fresh perspective to lead the organization’s mission of conservation, public engagement, and environmental education. Set to assume his new role in January 2025, Cash has a profound background in conservation , having served as superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains … Read more
It was a warm summer afternoon in June 2023 when my wife and I first visited the Wawona Hotel. Tired from a morning hike up Chilnualna Falls but not wanting to rush away from this historic site we lingered a bit. As we strolled across its manicured lawns, the sun casting soft golden light on … Read more
Stage 2 0f Yosemite’s 2024 Reservation System Starts Tomorrow April 6th Have you been dreaming of a trip to Yosemite National Park this year but worried it might be too late to snag a reservation? Well, new opportunities for your reservations start on April 6th. Yosemite’s new reservation system in 2024 kicks off its second … Read more
Yosemite will Temporarily Close Tioga Pass at 6pm today in preparation of early season storm Yosemite National Park – October 25, 2023 – Each year we await the news that Tioga Pass, the only Eastern entrance into Yosemite National Park will close for the winter. With mixed emotions most are praying for snow and winter … Read more
Could a Government Shut Down Monday Close Yosemite and Other Sierra National Parks for visitors? Friday September 29. 2023 – 3:30 pm – Updates- House Fails to Pass Bill – government Shut down looming Monday. The Department of the Interior is committed to upholding the highest standards of public access to and maintenance of America’s … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Yosemite National Park this weekend as part of a month-long tour to celebrate the historic investments from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) , a bipartisan investment that improves visitor experiences, bolsters climate resilience and invests in the economy by creating good-paying jobs in our national … Read more
July22, 2023 Opening one of the Latest openings in Park History Yosemite national Park – July 19, 2023 – Great news! Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will open to vehicles on Saturday, July 22, at 8 am. While vault and portable toilets will be available, there will be no water, no … Read more
The Fourth of July Weekend, brought sobering news to two families who lost loved ones to Waterfall Accidents in Lake Tahoe and Yosemite Lake Tahoe Ca – July 6, 2023 – Over the 4th of July weekend news broke of two tragic accidents that were avoidable in Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. With extremely … Read more
Yosemite National Park – May 4, 2023 – This past weekend right after Yosemite decided it would open the valley early from the flood dangers in the valley lightening, they announced the closure of Hwy 120 (west Entrance to Yosemite national Park. Today via Facebook they allowed us to all know why this is occurring … Read more
Yosemite National Park – Public Notice – April 25-2023 – Yosemite National park today announced via its social channels that the Park in preparation of massive snow melt flood potential this week that Yosemite Valley will Close Friday until at least Wednesday May 3. Most of Yosemite Valley will close starting Friday, April 28, at … Read more
This past weekend Sierra Nevada travelers faced many delays on the highways and local resorts as the weather again played a role in the weekend adventures. As we come out of the weekend, however, the Sierra Nevada is bracing for what looks to be a seriously dangerous blizzard estimated to drop another 5-10 feet of … Read more
Yosemite National Park – February 21, 2023 – Video surfaced on social media yesterday of an incredible scene of large boulders and debris falling from the face of El Cap in Yosemite National Park. Visitors on the video seem alert to the fact that the rock might fall before hand and were able to capture … Read more
Update January 12, 2023 – HWY 140 is again open to travel in Yosemite National park MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltans) has temporarily closed State Route 140 in the Merced River Canyon area of Mariposa County from approximately Colorado Road above Midpines to Yosemite Cedar Lodge in El Portal due to … Read more
El Portal Road (continuation of Highway 140)into Yosemite is Closed Due to a Rockfall Yosemite National Park – December 27, 2022- A significant rockfall occurred at approximately 9:00 am this morning on the El Portal road (Continuation of HWY 140 inside Yosemite National Park). The road is closed and will remained closed for several days … Read more
Yosemite National Park will require reservations for the last three weekends of February 2023 Yosemite National Park News- December 13, 2022 – The increasingly popular Horsetail Fall event has resulted in a surge in visitation in recent years. This has led to full parking lots, parking overflowing into traffic lanes, pedestrian-vehicle conflicts causing safety issues, and … Read more
In a Rather Surprise Announcement Yosemite National Park Will Not require Vehicle Reservations in 2023 Yosemite National Park, November 15, 2022 – In a rather shocking announcement Yosemite National Park today announced it has decided not to require vehicle reservations in the summer of 2023. We for one are going to need to eat a … Read more
Extensive seismic upgrades included in the $31.6 million project will be funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Yosemite National Park News – October 18, 2022- Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), Yosemite National Park was recently awarded an approximately $31.6 million construction contract to upgrade the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The project includes a major seismic upgrade throughout the … Read more
ROAD CONSTRUCTION, PARKING CHANGES AND CAMPING CLOSURES MAKE FOR HARDER THAN NORMAL EXPERIENCE IN YOSEMITE’S EAST ACCESS Yosemite National Park – Summer 2022 – If you have followed us for any amount of time, you know that we have a special affinity for Yosemite National Parks East high country region of Tioga Pass . Over … Read more
Evergreen Lodge in Yosemite National Park Continues Celebrating 100 Years Of Family Adventures You know this place if you have ever driven to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir for a day hike or backpack trip. But did you know that for 100 years, it has been the secret sauce for family magic in Yosemite National Park? Hidden … Read more
Tioga Pass Will Open to Vehicle Traffic Friday May 27, 2022 Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through the park) is scheduled to open to vehicular traffic on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 9 am. A reservation is required to drive into *or through* Yosemite between 6 am and 4 pm through September 30; … Read more
The summer Season officially kicks off today in Yosemite requiring all visitors from 6am till 4pm to have a reservation for entry into the park. Yosemite National Park- May, 20, 2022 – A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park from May 20 through September 30, 2022, for those driving into the … Read more
Transportation Into Yosemite National Park on YART is now Open for the Summer of 2022. Yosemite National Park Transportation – May 17, 2022 – Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is pleased to announce the Summer 2022 schedules are now available for reservation for all YARTS services into Yosemite Valley. The Yosemite National Park entrance … Read more
Caltrans is busy clearing HWY 120 of Boulders getting ready for possible early opening for Yosemite’s East side Tioga Pass 2022 – “Fire in the Hole” rang out in the canyon walls just before the first crack of an explosion in Tioga Pass this past week. As the winter makes one last stand across the … Read more
Attention Yosemite Campers The National Park Service in Yosemite has announced the North Pines Campground Early Access Lottery Pilot. The National Park Service is piloting a lottery system for North Pines Campground reservations for arrival dates from July 21 through September 14, 2022. Successful lottery applicants will have an opportunity to make a reservation for campsites … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – November 18, 2021 – Yosemite National Parks Largest Campground has huge plans for renovations and recovery in 2022 and 2023. A major project to rehabilitate the Tuolumne Meadows Campground is underway. As a result, the campground will be closed until 2024 or 2025 (depending on length of construction season, weather delays, … Read more
Sierra Nevada Scenic Passes Temporarily Closed for Winter Storm Activity. Sierra Nevada – Yosemite National Park News Updates – Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road will temporarily close on Thursday, October 7, at 5pm, due to an incoming storm. Tioga Pass will join other Scenic Routes through … Read more
Fall Family Vacation or Day Trip to Yosemite Yosemite National Park’s temporary day-use vehicle reservation system comes to an end on Friday, October 1, giving more visitors an opportunity to explore Yosemite Mariposa County in full and removing restrictions from the trip-planning process. The expiration of required reservations comes at a great time as lodging … Read more
Yosemite Valley’s Largest Volunteer Clean Up Event September 22nd-26th 2021 Mariposa County Ca – September 8, 2021- Yosemite Facelift returns to Yosemite National Park after a year of “acting local” in 2020. Yosemite Facelift is one of the largest organized community cleanup events in the world. After the long peak tourist season in Yosemite, things … Read more
Simple Laws of Supply And Demand Are Driving Impact At Americas National Parks Yosemite National Park – June 9, 2021 – Yosemite National Park is proposing a fee increase for overnight camping to enable the park to keep up with the rising costs of campground operations. Increased revenue from campground fees will enable the park … Read more
Yosemite to temporarily go back to Day use reservation system for entering park. Yosemite National Park – January 31, 2021 – Beginning February 8, visitors to Yosemite National Park will need a day-use reservation to enter the park. The temporary day-use reservation system will allow the park to manage visitation levels to reduce risks associated with exposure to COVID-19.Day-use reservations will be required for … Read more
Yosemite National Park is now Closed to general public until January 26th for clean up. Sierra Rec Magazine – January 21, 2021 – On January 19, 2021 the Sierra was under weather warnings for high winds across the Sierra. Ski resorts closed in Lake Tahoe, but no one expected the devastation that would hit the … Read more
Yosemite National Park Announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are Closed for the Season Yosemite National Park announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are closed to all vehicular traffic for the winter season. Glacier Point and Tioga Roads typically close each fall and remain closed through the winter season. These roads reopen each spring when weather and road conditions are … Read more
Yosemite National Park- November 5, 2020 – The Yosemite conservancy announced on their website that the historic Ostrander Ski hut which is used by Advanced backcountry Advenuteres in the Winter will not open in the 2020-21 winter season becaus eof Covid concerns. Ostrander Ski Hut will not be operational during the 2020-2021 winter season due … Read more
Yosemite National Park – October 30, 2020 – 2020 has been a year like no other in yosemite National Park, From closures in early spring becaus eof Covid outbreaks to Park limit restrictions put in place to keep social distancing impacts at a minimum through the summer season, Yosemite National Park visitors certainly will have … Read more
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service has selected Cicely Muldoon, a 35-year veteran of the National Park Service, as the new permanent superintendent of Yosemite National Park. Muldoon has been serving as the acting superintendent since January. “Cicely is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding and compassionate leaders across the National Park Service. … Read more
Peregrine falcon protection, monarch butterfly habitat expansion, and wetlands and hiking trails restoration, are among grants and programs supported Yosemite National Park, October 15, 2020 – Yosemite Conservancy is providing $14 million to Yosemite National Park in 2020 for restoration, research, preservation and educational efforts throughout the park. “Yosemite inspires daily and in difficult times,” said Yosemite Conservancy … Read more
Yosemite National Park announces Operation modifications including Day Use Reservation System to End on November 1, 2020 Yosemite National Park – September 29, 2020 – Yosemite National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state public health authorities, … Read more
