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Yosemite Area Weather Alert

Winter Storm Warning issued December 06 at 5:45AM PST until December 08 at 7:00PM PST by NWS

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 5:45am

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulation of one to three feet likely above 7000 feet. Snow amounts of three to six inches expected from 6000 to 7000 feet. Wind gusting as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops and along

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!

Cattle Drive July 7!

Image of a cattle drive through Fish Camp

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!

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 in 2019!

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

Yosemite National Park Announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are Closed for the Season

Wed, 11/27/2019 - 1:00am

Yosemite National Park announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are closed to all vehicular traffic for the winter season.

Yosemite National Park to Host Public Meeting on the Curry Former Waste Disposal Site

Fri, 11/01/2019 - 9:31am

Yosemite National Park is hosting a public meeting on the remediation of the Curry Former Waste Disposal Site.Â All members of the public interested in learning about this project are welcome to jo

Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery Celebrate the Winners of the 2019 Gateway Expressions Student Art and Photography Contest

Thu, 10/31/2019 - 10:57am

Yosemite National Park and The Ansel Adams Gallery celebrated the winners of the 9thÂ Annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Photography Contest earlier this month.

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