January 4, 2017 – Yosemite National Park is making preparations for visitor and employee safety in response to weather reports predicting significant precipitation, and possible flooding, over the next several days and through the weekend. The predictions for significant rainfall in Yosemite Valley, well above flood stage on the Merced River, could prompt the park […]
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Roads leading to Yosemite Valley to close this afternoon at 5:00 p.m.
December 15, 2016 – The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning and flash flood watch for today, Thursday through Friday, December 15, 2016 for the Yosemite region. Flooding will occur on the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. Two to four inches of rain are forecasted today through Friday, with some areas receiving as […]
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Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park are Closed for the Season
December 1, 2016 – The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the season. The series of storm systems that passed through the Yosemite Area over the last several weeks have resulted in snow accumulation throughout the park. These roads close each fall and remain closed throughout the winter months […]
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The Soundscape of Yosemite (VIDEO)
Nov. 17, 2016 – “When you start to tune in to the soundscape, you realize there’s this other dimension to what we’re experiencing when we’re out here.” – Ranger Karyn
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El Portal Road (Hwy 140) Closed Within Yosemite National Park
November 1, 2016 – The El Portal Road (Hwy 140) is closed within Yosemite National Park due to a rockfall yesterday afternoon. The closure is in place from the park line to the Cascades picnic area. Several large boulders on the road prohibit vehicular traffic. This closure was expected to last at least through the […]
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Yosemite National Park to Close Tioga and Glacier Point Roads
October 28, 2016 at 1:50 PM Update: Current winter storm activity has created hazardous driving conditions along Tioga Road. Yosemite National Park has closed Tioga Road from from Crane Flat to Lee Vining. This closure will be in place until further notice. October 28, 2016 – With several major storms expected in the Yosemite Area […]
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Yosemite National Park Signs Agreements with Three New International Sister Parks
Oct. 19, 2016 – Yosemite National Park signed three new sister park agreements on Thursday, September 29, 2016 with Cumbres de Monterrey National Park in Mexico, Blue Mountains National Park in Australia, and Wadi Rum Protected Area in Jordan. Park officials joined Yosemite Acting Superintendent Linda Mazzu to sign a formal agreement between each park […]
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Yosemite National Park to Host Annual Facelift Event in Honor of National Public Lands Day
Sept. 12, 2016 – Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the Yosemite Facelift, an annual event held to clean up trash and debris from around the park after the busy summer season. Volunteers will be working throughout Yosemite National Park, including along roadways, in the river corridor, […]