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#wildfire

Breaking: Echo Fire: Ignited Aug. 2, 0% contained

The Echo Fire in Yosemite is uncontained, having burned an acre since August 2, focused on a confine-and-contain strategy.

Update: Morrison Fire in Tuolumne County hits full containment by Friday morning

The Morrison Fire in Yosemite National Park was fully contained after burning 30 acres, highlighting ongoing wildfire management challenges.

Breaking: Echo Fire: Ignited Aug. 2, 0% contained

The Echo Fire in Yosemite is uncontained, having burned an acre since August 2, focused on a confine-and-contain strategy.

Update: Morrison Fire in Tuolumne County hits full containment by Friday morning

The Morrison Fire in Yosemite National Park was fully contained after burning 30 acres, highlighting ongoing wildfire management challenges.
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#travel

You Can Stay in a Forest Cabin on the Doorstep of One of America's Best National Parks - Here's What It's Like

Tenaya at Yosemite enhances visitor experience by blending comfort, convenience, and access to Yosemite National Park's natural beauty.

Yosemite Drops Reservation Requirement Earlier Than Planned - What to Know

Yosemite National Park has ended its reservation requirements early, allowing visitors to access the park without advance bookings.

Reservations for Yosemite National Park no longer needed for rest of 2024

Yosemite National Park has lifted its reservation requirement for visitors for the remainder of the year.

This Yosemite Hotel Is Closing Temporarily for Repairs - What to Know If You Have a Reservation

Wawona Hotel will undergo renovations starting December, impacting future bookings.

You Can Stay in a Forest Cabin on the Doorstep of One of America's Best National Parks - Here's What It's Like

Tenaya at Yosemite enhances visitor experience by blending comfort, convenience, and access to Yosemite National Park's natural beauty.

Yosemite Drops Reservation Requirement Earlier Than Planned - What to Know

Yosemite National Park has ended its reservation requirements early, allowing visitors to access the park without advance bookings.

Reservations for Yosemite National Park no longer needed for rest of 2024

Yosemite National Park has lifted its reservation requirement for visitors for the remainder of the year.

This Yosemite Hotel Is Closing Temporarily for Repairs - What to Know If You Have a Reservation

Wawona Hotel will undergo renovations starting December, impacting future bookings.
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#hiking

Missing Yosemite National Park Backpacker Found Dead

Experienced hiker Kirk S. Thomas Olsen was found dead in Yosemite after missing for weeks, underscoring the dangers of solo hiking in challenging terrains.

Body of missing 61-year-old hiker found in Yosemite

The search for Kirk Thomas-Olsen in Yosemite ended tragically with his body being found 20 days after he went hiking.

They planned a simple day hike in Yosemite. Then they got lost in the snow

Yosemite National Park posed both beauty and challenges, as changing weather conditions transformed a simple hike into a disorienting experience.

Missing Yosemite National Park Backpacker Found Dead

Experienced hiker Kirk S. Thomas Olsen was found dead in Yosemite after missing for weeks, underscoring the dangers of solo hiking in challenging terrains.

Body of missing 61-year-old hiker found in Yosemite

The search for Kirk Thomas-Olsen in Yosemite ended tragically with his body being found 20 days after he went hiking.

They planned a simple day hike in Yosemite. Then they got lost in the snow

Yosemite National Park posed both beauty and challenges, as changing weather conditions transformed a simple hike into a disorienting experience.
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'Controlled chaos': Delightfully bizarre Yosemite tradition back after 5 years

The Bracebridge Dinner is a unique and enduring holiday experience produced in Yosemite National Park, blending fine dining, theater, and tradition.
#sierra-nevada

Popular, scenic mountain pass into Yosemite closed for the winter

Tioga Road near Yosemite National Park is closed for winter due to heavy snowfall, with access limited until the spring thaw.

Why Yosemite's sunsets are among the best in the world

Yosemite sunsets create a unique experience due to the mountains and their mineral-rich granite, resulting in captivating light effects.

Yosemite closes due to monster blizzard, 'life threatening" conditions in California mountains

Yosemite National Park closes due to epic blizzard in Sierra Nevada
Blizzard warning issued with extreme snowfall expected in Sierra Nevada

Yosemite National Park closes to visitors with major winter storm forecast in California

Yosemite National Park closed due to severe winter storm
National Weather Service predicts heavy snowfall in Sierra Nevada

Popular, scenic mountain pass into Yosemite closed for the winter

Tioga Road near Yosemite National Park is closed for winter due to heavy snowfall, with access limited until the spring thaw.

Why Yosemite's sunsets are among the best in the world

Yosemite sunsets create a unique experience due to the mountains and their mineral-rich granite, resulting in captivating light effects.

Yosemite closes due to monster blizzard, 'life threatening" conditions in California mountains

Yosemite National Park closes due to epic blizzard in Sierra Nevada
Blizzard warning issued with extreme snowfall expected in Sierra Nevada

Yosemite National Park closes to visitors with major winter storm forecast in California

Yosemite National Park closed due to severe winter storm
National Weather Service predicts heavy snowfall in Sierra Nevada
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#horsetail-fall

Want to see Yosemite's famed firefall'? Reservations open next week

Yosemite's Horsetail Fall creates a stunning firefall effect in February, drawing large crowds that threaten local ecology.

Want to see Yosemite's famed 'firefall'? Reservations open next week

Yosemite National Park now requires reservations for February weekend visits to Horsetail Fall to protect the area from excessive visitor damage.

Want to see Yosemite's famed firefall'? Reservations open next week

Yosemite's Horsetail Fall creates a stunning firefall effect in February, drawing large crowds that threaten local ecology.

Want to see Yosemite's famed 'firefall'? Reservations open next week

Yosemite National Park now requires reservations for February weekend visits to Horsetail Fall to protect the area from excessive visitor damage.
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#safety

Yosemite wants you to complain about its most popular hiking trail

Yosemite National Park is seeking public input to improve the safety and experience on the heavily trafficked Mist Trail.

Australian hiker fatally crushed by tree on grueling Yosemite hike

An Australian hiker was killed in Yosemite National Park when a tree fell on him while hiking on a strenuous trail.

Yosemite wants you to complain about its most popular hiking trail

Yosemite National Park is seeking public input to improve the safety and experience on the heavily trafficked Mist Trail.

Australian hiker fatally crushed by tree on grueling Yosemite hike

An Australian hiker was killed in Yosemite National Park when a tree fell on him while hiking on a strenuous trail.
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#visitor-management

Drive right into Yosemite. Park drops reservation requirement for the rest of 2024

Yosemite National Park removes reservation requirement for drivers for the remainder of the year.

Public Access to Yosemite: Comment on Draft Plan for a Few More Days - Streetsblog California

Yosemite's Visitor Access Management Plan prioritizes managing visitor numbers but remains dependent on personal vehicles for transportation within the park.

Drive right into Yosemite. Park drops reservation requirement for the rest of 2024

Yosemite National Park removes reservation requirement for drivers for the remainder of the year.

Public Access to Yosemite: Comment on Draft Plan for a Few More Days - Streetsblog California

Yosemite's Visitor Access Management Plan prioritizes managing visitor numbers but remains dependent on personal vehicles for transportation within the park.
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#backpacking

Officials asking for help locating missing Yosemite backpacker

Kirk Olsen, a missing 61-year-old backpacker, was last seen at Yosemite National Park; officials seek public assistance in locating him.

This Yosemite hike takes you to stunning views and a hidden lake

May Lake offers an exceptional and crowd-free alpine experience easily accessible from Tioga Road, ideal for both new and experienced backpackers.

Backpacker missing in Yosemite National Park in California. He's two weeks overdue

Kirk S. Thomas Olsen, a missing backpacker, has not been found in Yosemite National Park after two weeks of search efforts.

Backpacker who went missing in Yosemite National Park in California found dead

A missing backpacker in Yosemite National Park was found dead after being overdue for two weeks without any further information available.

Officials asking for help locating missing Yosemite backpacker

Kirk Olsen, a missing 61-year-old backpacker, was last seen at Yosemite National Park; officials seek public assistance in locating him.

This Yosemite hike takes you to stunning views and a hidden lake

May Lake offers an exceptional and crowd-free alpine experience easily accessible from Tioga Road, ideal for both new and experienced backpackers.

Backpacker missing in Yosemite National Park in California. He's two weeks overdue

Kirk S. Thomas Olsen, a missing backpacker, has not been found in Yosemite National Park after two weeks of search efforts.

Backpacker who went missing in Yosemite National Park in California found dead

A missing backpacker in Yosemite National Park was found dead after being overdue for two weeks without any further information available.
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Marmot hitched ride out of Yosemite National Park, rescued by El Dorado County firefighters

A marmot was rescued from a vehicle after hitching a ride from Yosemite National Park to Pollock Pines.
#wawona-hotel

Historic Yosemite hotel closes indefinitely for repair

The Wawona Hotel in Yosemite is closing indefinitely for an extensive safety assessment due to previous negligence in maintenance and repair issues.

Yosemite's Wawona Hotel, age 168, will close indefinitely for 'intensive' checkup

Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park is closing indefinitely for assessments, following earlier fire-related closure.

168-year-old Yosemite National Park hotel is closing. What to know about the Wawona

The historic Wawona Hotel is undergoing indefinite closure for extensive condition assessment and roof renovation, emphasizing its historical importance and the need for preservation.

Historic Yosemite hotel closes indefinitely for repair

The Wawona Hotel in Yosemite is closing indefinitely for an extensive safety assessment due to previous negligence in maintenance and repair issues.

Yosemite's Wawona Hotel, age 168, will close indefinitely for 'intensive' checkup

Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park is closing indefinitely for assessments, following earlier fire-related closure.

168-year-old Yosemite National Park hotel is closing. What to know about the Wawona

The historic Wawona Hotel is undergoing indefinite closure for extensive condition assessment and roof renovation, emphasizing its historical importance and the need for preservation.
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#crime

Punk band singer terrorizes Yosemite, California sheriff says. 'Erratic and dangerous'

Lead singer Anthony Mehlhaff's erratic behavior led to serious criminal charges in Yosemite National Park, highlighting a disturbing escalation from minor incidents to violent actions.

Frontman of Cancer Christ arrested after "terrorizing" rampage at Yosemite National Park

Anthony Mehlhaff, frontman of Cancer Christ, was arrested for multiple charges after bizarre and dangerous actions near Yosemite National Park.

Calif. man arrested after wild car chase, accused of 'terrorizing' Yosemite area

A reckless driver in Yosemite was arrested after a chaotic car chase involving vehicle theft and kidnapping attempts.

Los Angeles punk band front man accused of 'terrorizing trek' through Yosemite region

A punk band frontman faces numerous criminal charges after a series of violent incidents in Yosemite National Park.

Grand Theft Auto Comes To Life In Punk Singer's Alleged Crime Spree And High-Speed Chase

A lead singer from a punk band was arrested for a wild series of criminal acts in Yosemite National Park.

Punk band singer terrorizes Yosemite, California sheriff says. 'Erratic and dangerous'

Lead singer Anthony Mehlhaff's erratic behavior led to serious criminal charges in Yosemite National Park, highlighting a disturbing escalation from minor incidents to violent actions.

Frontman of Cancer Christ arrested after "terrorizing" rampage at Yosemite National Park

Anthony Mehlhaff, frontman of Cancer Christ, was arrested for multiple charges after bizarre and dangerous actions near Yosemite National Park.

Calif. man arrested after wild car chase, accused of 'terrorizing' Yosemite area

A reckless driver in Yosemite was arrested after a chaotic car chase involving vehicle theft and kidnapping attempts.

Los Angeles punk band front man accused of 'terrorizing trek' through Yosemite region

A punk band frontman faces numerous criminal charges after a series of violent incidents in Yosemite National Park.

Grand Theft Auto Comes To Life In Punk Singer's Alleged Crime Spree And High-Speed Chase

A lead singer from a punk band was arrested for a wild series of criminal acts in Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park: Crews restore damaged landscape back to conditions not seen in 150 years

Yosemite National Park is undergoing its largest wetlands restoration project, transforming Ackerson Meadow back into a healthy ecosystem with 425,000 native plants.
#weather

Yosemite could see snow in August for first time in 20 years. Here's when flakes will fall

Yosemite National Park is expecting rare summertime snow, with potential impacts for hikers. Prepare for unusual weather conditions this August.

Yosemite could see snow in August for the first time in 21 years

This weekend, Yosemite National Park is expected to receive unusual August snowfall due to a strong cold system moving across California.

Yosemite could see snow in August for first time in 20 years. Here's when flakes will fall

Yosemite National Park is expecting rare summertime snow, with potential impacts for hikers. Prepare for unusual weather conditions this August.

Yosemite could see snow in August for the first time in 21 years

This weekend, Yosemite National Park is expected to receive unusual August snowfall due to a strong cold system moving across California.
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The number of hikers visiting US national parks is increasing. So is the challenge of keeping them safe

The increase in visitation to Half Dome has led to greater scrutiny over safety practices.
Permit lottery systems have significantly limited access to this popular hike.
Concerns about safety are rising following recent tragic incidents.

Iconic Yosemite trail closes indefinitely

Yosemite's John Muir Trail closed after boulder rockfall.
Possible significant trail repair needed after extensive damage.

After five years of closure, 'glamping' back again in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park has reopened 'glamping' campsites after years of closures.
#snowfall

'Bring a shovel': Yosemite partially reopens after blizzard brings as much as 45 inches of snow

Yosemite National Park partially reopened after a blizzard with heavy snow and high winds.
Officials expected up to 12 inches but received 25 inches of snow, causing park closure due to fallen trees.

Yosemite gears up for Firefall after storm brings dusting of snow to majestic valley of park

Public interest in the annual Firefall at Horsetail Fall has increased as the best viewing time approaches this month.
Reservations to visit Yosemite are required every weekend in February.

'Bring a shovel': Yosemite partially reopens after blizzard brings as much as 45 inches of snow

Yosemite National Park partially reopened after a blizzard with heavy snow and high winds.
Officials expected up to 12 inches but received 25 inches of snow, causing park closure due to fallen trees.

Yosemite gears up for Firefall after storm brings dusting of snow to majestic valley of park

Public interest in the annual Firefall at Horsetail Fall has increased as the best viewing time approaches this month.
Reservations to visit Yosemite are required every weekend in February.
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#high-speed-chase

Man drives Yosemite park ranger's stolen car off 200-foot cliff and survives, feds say

A man stole a Yosemite National Park ranger's car and drove it off a cliff in a high-speed chase, resulting in serious charges.
The stolen car was driven in the wrong direction on a bridge, causing a fatal collision before being plunged off a cliff.

Man charged with stealing Yosemite Park employee vehicle, which he drove off a cliff during chase

Man indicted for stealing Yosemite employee's vehicle and leading police on a high-speed chase off a cliff.
Facing up to 13 years in prison and $510,000 in fines if convicted.

Man drives Yosemite park ranger's stolen car off 200-foot cliff and survives, feds say

A man stole a Yosemite National Park ranger's car and drove it off a cliff in a high-speed chase, resulting in serious charges.
The stolen car was driven in the wrong direction on a bridge, causing a fatal collision before being plunged off a cliff.

Man charged with stealing Yosemite Park employee vehicle, which he drove off a cliff during chase

Man indicted for stealing Yosemite employee's vehicle and leading police on a high-speed chase off a cliff.
Facing up to 13 years in prison and $510,000 in fines if convicted.
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Professional rock climber sexually assaulted woman in Yosemite National Park, jury finds

A professional rock climber has been found guilty of aggravated sexual assault in Yosemite National Park.
The climber faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Pro rock climber guilty in Yosemite sexual assaults, prosecutors say. Other abuse alleged

Professional rock climber convicted of sexual abuse in Yosemite National Park.
Barrett guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact.

A second In-N-Out is opening on the drive between LA and SF

In-N-Out is opening a new location near Fresno, California
This location is conveniently located on the way to Yosemite National Park

Visiting Yosemite in 2024? Reservations needed again for national park in California

Reservations will be required to enter Yosemite National Park starting April 2024.
The reservation system aims to manage traffic congestion and overcrowding during peak hours and weekends.
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