Yosemite National Park extends some campground closures over COVID-19 concerns
California has seen a rise in COVID-19 cases as the state moves further into its reopening plan--raising concerns about what lies ahead.
What you need to know before visiting Yosemite National Park as it reopens Thursday
You can still enjoy the 800 miles of park trails and popular destinations like Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, and Mariposa Grove, however, you need to book a reservation, according to the National Park Service.
Yosemite, Joshua Tree announce reopening plans and rules
Yosemite National Park may finally reopen as early as June, but visitors would need a reservation and crowds would be limited to roughly half of normal.
Yosemite employees evicted amid coronavirus pandemic
The group of Yosemite Hospitality workers were told this week layoffs require them to leave Yosemite by May 21, the Fresno Bee reported Friday.
Park officials restrict access to Yosemite's glowing 'firefall'
Finding a good spot to snap a photo of Yosemite's epic Horsetail "firefall" is going to be a bit more difficult this year.
Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February
Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.
Yosemite confirms 2 norovirus cases among 170 illness
The National Park Service began investigating after visitors and employees started reporting illnesses this month. Most cases occurred in early January.
Winter wonderland: Yosemite National Park blanketed in snow
On Tuesday night, a winter storm blew in, covering mountaintops and trees with a magical dusting of snow.
Trump advisers want to ‘modernize’ national parks with wifi, food trucks and Amazon deliveries
A committee of advisers delivered a set of recommendations to the Trump administration last month that they claim will revitalize America’s national parks and make a dent in the $11.9 billion maintenance backlog faced by the National Park Service.
BASE jumper's heart-stopping dive from Yosemite National Park's Glacier Point caught on video
A pair of BASE jumpers made a daring leap at Yosemite National Park on Tuesday.
'Watermelon snow' at Yosemite National Park
While the temperatures soar in the Bay Area this week, at Yosemite National Park, there are still lingering signs of winter with snowy, frozen slopes in the high country.
National Park Service releases wildlife petting chart in wake of viral video of bison charging girl
While observing wildlife and appreciating nature can be a fun experience, getting charged at by wild animals may not be so exciting.
Yosemite Valley reopens for the first time in nearly 3 weeks
Hikers and nature lovers returned to Yosemite National Park's scenic valley Tuesday after a rare 20-day closure because of smoke from wildfires. Some said they didn't mind the hazy air that obscured scenic vistas; others came prepared with eye drops and face masks.
Bots prompted improvements, campers still scramble for Yosemite sites
Yosemite National Park and the California Parks System have both taken action to make their campsite reservation process more fair after getting complaints in recent years about the system being rigged by tech-savvy bookers, making it hard for campers to get a reservation.
Oakland man missing in Yosemite found alive
National Park Service (NPS) confirmed on Friday that a missing man who was hiking in Yosemite National Park and went missing has been found and is okay. Jana Katsuyama reports.