Yosemite Blog

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

  • Extreme Resolution Photos of Yosemite

    Stop what you\’re doing. Put down that pen and click this link. This is possibly one of the coolest photos of Half Dome and Yosemite I’ve ever seen. Be sure to zoom in too. This is awesome.

  • Camping for Thanksgiving

    I’ve gotten a number of emails from people headed up to the park over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend so I wanted to throw out a few brief updates on current park conditions. Here’s a list of the current campground conditions from the National Park Service. Yosemite Valley Upper Pines Campground is open; reservations are…

  • Public Scoping for El Portal Road Reconstruction Begins

    Public scoping is now open on repairs the National Park Service hopes to make to the much degregated El Portal Road. NPS: “Yosemite National Park is announcing public scoping in preparation of the El Portal Road Reconstruction – Pohono Bridge to the Big Oak Flat Road Intersection Project. This project will be accompanied by an…

  • Judge Halts Yosemite Construction Yet Again

    An ongoing dispute between park officials and environmentalists has once again led to the blocking of renovation efforts within the park. This time the judge suggested the management plan that had been publicly reviewed, edited, and voted on for months was not “legally sound” and sent the Park Service back to the drawing board to…

  • Construction Resumes in the Valley

    Now that the busy season is over construction crews have resumed their work within the Valley. Motorists driving in the Valley should expect some delays and detours. Please drive safely when entering a construction zone and be sure to observe all posted speed limits within the park.

  • Here’s One For Teachers

    Did you know that the Yosemite Institute has lesson plans for educators? What better way to spread your love of Yosemite than to share it with young minds. The lesson plans are designed to teach kids not only about the geology and biodiversity of the park but also have Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology…

  • Renowned Climber Todd Skinner Killed While Climbing The Leaning Tower

    In a huge shock to the climbing community Todd Skinner, a world renowned climber and one of the greats of the sport, fell while climbing The Leaning Tower and was killed. Our deepest sympathies to his family. If you want to know more about Todd Skinner there’s a good article about the accident here and…

  • Bear Report

    NPS: “Bears are still active in all Valley Campgrounds. Car break-ins have slowed down, with the only break-in this week occurring in Lower Pines campground. The easiest way to prevent a bear getting your food while camping is to have your food stored. Treat your food locker like a refrigerator and close it after each…

  • Ahwahnee Morning

    Jason Barnes sent me this awesome photo he took the other morning across Ahwahnee Meadow. Great shot Jason and thanks for sending it in.