Kings Canyon, Yosemite parks reopen as air quality improves
Kings Canyon National Park reopened to visitors on Wednesday and Yosemite National Park will welcome back visitors on Friday as air quality improves.
Yosemite National Park closes because of hazardous air quality
Park rangers anticipate Yosemite to be closed at least through the weekend.
President Trump butchers pronunciation of 'Yosemite' twice in White House speech
Trump made the slip-up while speaking at a White House ceremony on Tuesday where he signed a $3 billion bipartisan conservation bill.
Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
4 bears hit by vehicles, 2 killed, in Yosemite National Park
The surviving bears were believed to be seriously injured after being hit by vehicles going faster than the 25 mile-an-hour speed limit, the Fresno Bee reported Saturday.
Yosemite visitors asked to slow down after two bears killed
Yosemite is open during the pandemic, but only to those who make reservations.
Tests reveal coronavirus in Yosemite National Park's sewage
Tests of the park's raw sewage have confirmed the presence of the virus and dozens of people are believed to have been infected.
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.