#yosemite-national-park

#yosemite-national-park

Visitors require day reservations to enter Yosemite during peak summer dates.

Reservations can be made through recreation.gov starting May 6.

No reservation needed if entering outside peak hours or with certain permits.

Reservation system is implemented to manage increased park traffic.

Yosemite National Park will implement a reservation system from June 15 to Aug. 15, 2025, to manage peak visitation.

Yosemite Park resumes camping reservations amid staffing challenges and system changes.

Mule deer are the most dangerous animal in Yosemite, causing more injuries than any other; they can become aggressive when startled.

Mule deer are the leading cause of injuries to visitors in Yosemite National Park.

New reservation rules for Yosemite National Park will take effect starting Memorial Day weekend 2025 to manage overcrowding.

Yosemite will introduce a new pilot reservation system in 2025 to manage crowds and protect resources.

Yosemite National Park now requires reservations for summer visits during peak hours to manage crowds.

Yosemite National Park is relocating its backpackers campground to Camp 4, impacting visitor access and requiring alternate lodging options.

California's national parks will be free to enter on April 19 for National Park Week.

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.

The FBI is leading an investigation into a woman's suspicious death in Yosemite National Park.

A hospitality worker died after being found with severe injuries in Yosemite National Park.

A major rockslide has blocked Highway 140 into Yosemite National Park, causing a long-term closure and limited access.

Crews are making progress on clearing a major rockslide on Highway 140, reopening access to Yosemite National Park.

A rockslide has closed a crucial section of Route 140 leading into Yosemite, necessitating long-term diversions for motorists.

A significant rockslide has closed Highway 140, impacting access to Yosemite National Park and prompting a call for patience from travelers.

Crews have successfully cleared a major rockslide on Highway 140 ahead of schedule, opening one lane into Yosemite National Park.

Highway 140 near Yosemite National Park reopens after a debris slide, with plans for one-way traffic controls starting Wednesday.

Highway 140 into Yosemite National Park is closed indefinitely due to a rockslide.

Alternative routes suggested for accessing the park amid severe weather.

Rockslides on Route 140 disrupt access to Yosemite, impacting tourism and local community life.

Highway into Yosemite will reopen to one-way traffic after a rockslide.

Yosemite National Park is resuming some camping reservations amid staffing challenges.

Yosemite National Park has resumed summer camping reservations after initial delays due to staff cuts and a new reservation system.

Displaying the U.S. flag upside down signifies dire distress and was used by Yosemite staff to protest job cuts.

Recent federal firings impacted around 1,000 probationary National Park Service employees, including essential staff like Yosemite's locksmith.

Visitors are expressing concern over National Park Service job cuts by displaying an upside-down American flag at Yosemite's El Capitan.

Horsetail Fall creates a temporary 'firefall' phenomenon each February, attracting large crowds to Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite's firefall phenomenon attracts millions, with a new reservation system introduced to manage visitor influx and preserve the park.

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

Yosemite National Park is a stunning winter destination, known for its snow-covered landscapes and enduring snowy conditions into the spring months.

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

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

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

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

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

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