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Yosemite Area Weather Alert

Flood Watch issued November 15 at 9:45PM PST until November 16 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA

Sat, 11/15/2025 - 9:45pm

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
areas, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra,
Mariposa Madera Foothills and Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall expected.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Cattle Drive!

Every year the Three Bar Ranch near Raymond, CA moves their herd through Fish Camp, on their way to the Quartz Mountain high country for the summer.

On the right Sunday morning you can catch a glimpse of Cowboy history in Fish Camp!

Springtime in Yosemite!

Flowering Dogwood is a sure sign that Spring has arrived in Yosemite

Experience Yosemite's one-of-a-kind Spring beauty!

Exploring Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove

Hikers walk past majestic giant Sequoias

Passing by a giant sequoia in the Upper Mariposa Grove (Credit: Ryan Price)

Mariposa Grove is home to some of the most spectacular trees in the national park, and easy to get to as well!

Free Entrance Dates 2019

Everyone enjoys free days at our national parks

Experience Yosemite -- for free!

2019 Half Dome Permits

John Muir trail signs remind hikers to carry their permits

Photo credit Peter Maiwald

The 2019 preseason lottery is open from March 13 through March 31

Firefall Time!

Photo of Horsetail Fall glowing orange in a February sunset

Mid-February is the time to see this natural light show (weather permitting).

#BookDirect This Year!

Image of sandy beach with #BookDirectDay hashtag and text

Online travel services are not always worth the convenience they provide.

Snow Arrives!

Sunset view of Yosemite valley after fresh snow

A wintertime visit to Yosemite offers visitors plenty of excitement and beauty.

Winter in Yosemite

Early Winter in 2011 was uniquely both cold and dry, allowing visitors to reach a well-frozen Tenaya Lake.

Winter in Yosemite is often under-appreciated, and always rewarding!

Fall Colors

Image of bright red and gold fall leaves

Fall can be a stunning time to visit the Yosemite area!

National Park News

Three BASE Jumpers Convicted for Base Jumping in Yosemite National Park

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 2:31am

The National Park Service today announced three recent convictions for illegal BASE jumping in Yosemite National Park, underscoring the park’s commitment to visitor safety, resource protection and

Fire Update for September 16, 2025

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 4:09am

Two small fires are burning in Yosemite and may be visible from various areas.

Yosemite National Park reports strong summer visitation numbers

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 4:45am

Yosemite National Park closed out one of its busiest summer seasons in recent years this Labor Day holiday weekend.

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