• Yosemite to Implement Temporary Reservation System

    Yosemite to Implement Temporary Reservation System

    If you’re planning on heading up to Yosemite this summer be sure to get your reservation. Just like many theme parks, Yosemite National Park will implement a “temporary” registration system beginning May 20th.

  • Yosemite Open for Firefall but Reservations Required

    Yosemite Open for Firefall but Reservations Required

    If you’re planning on visiting Yosemite to take in the world famous firefall over the next couple of weeks you likely won’t be disappointed. Recent rains and snowmelt have been creating some pretty spectacular views around the valley. You will however need a reservation to enter the park.

  • Yosemite Closed

    Yosemite Closed

    UPDATE: Yosemite National Park is open but reservations from recreation.gov are required to enter the park for ALL activities. Due to health and safety concerns presented by the Coronavirus Pandemic, Yosemite is closed to all non-residents and non-staff until further notice. Visitors will be turned away at the gates which are being manned 24/7.

  • Glacier Point and Tioga Roads Close for Season

    Glacier Point and Tioga Roads Close for Season

    It’s that time of year again when snow closes the Tioga Pass and Glacier Point roads.

  • FREE Entry to Yosemite Returns Sunday, Aug. 25th

    FREE Entry to Yosemite Returns Sunday, Aug. 25th

    Come, celebrate the birthday of the National Park Service by getting into Yosemite FREE.

  • Free Entry for Earth Day, April 20th, 2019

    Free Entry for Earth Day, April 20th, 2019

    Entry to Yosemite National Park will be free on Saturday April 20th in celebration of Earth Day, National Junior Ranger Day, National Park Week, and John Muir’s Birthday. There will be free activities for visitors including: Learn about how you can reduce waste at the Sustainability booth. Bring an empty single-use camp propane canister and trade…

  • Camp 4 Going to Lottery System Similar to Half Dome

    Camp 4 Going to Lottery System Similar to Half Dome

    Yosemite National Park is going to test a new pilot program from late May to early September, using a daily lottery system similar to the Half Dome daily lottery. Visitors interested in staying at Camp 4 will enter a daily lottery managed by www.recreation.gov. The lottery opens at 12:01 am pacific time the day before your intended arrival date.…

  • Half Dome Hiking Permit Lottery Begins March 13th

    Half Dome Hiking Permit Lottery Begins March 13th

    After a bit of a delay, the annual for Half Dome summit permits will begin on March 13th at 7:00am PDT. Permits are required for all hikers wishing to ascend the subdome steps and the Half Dome cables seven days a week when the cables are up. During the preseason lottery, 225 permits are available…

  • Hiker Killed on Mist Trail

    Hiker Killed on Mist Trail

    Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Xuan Wang. Wang was hiking the Mist Trail on Saturday February 24, 2019 when she was struck by falling rock and ice and she succumbed to her injuries soon thereafter.

  • Highway 41 Open

    Highway 41 Open

    Wawona Road (Hwy 41) has reopened between South Entrance and Yosemite Valley. Watch for debris on the road.