Yosemite climbers now face new a obstacle: permits
Climbing El Capitan and the famous big walls of Yosemite National Park got a bit harder Friday after the park rolled out a new permitting system.
Day-use passes for Yosemite National Park available for reservations starting April 21
Reservations opened Wednesday for day passes to Yosemite National Park. The park requires advanced reservations for day visitors during the peak summer season to limit the number of visitors and allow social distancing amid the pandemic.
Yosemite is requiring advanced reservations for day visitors this summer
Under the new rules, advance reservations will be required for day use visitors who enter Yosemite from May 21 to Sept. 30.
Yosemite National Park to limit summer visitors amid ongoing pandemic
Yosemite National Park will require advanced reservations for day visitors during the peak summer season to limit the number of visitors and allow social distancing amid the pandemic.
2 skiers defy death in descent of Yosemite's Half Dome
Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and skied back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat.
How to see Yosemite's stunning 'firefall' phenomenon this year
The window to witness Yosemite's breathtaking 'firefall' phenomenon is open and there are new restrictions for visitors this year.
Yosemite reopens with new reservation system following powerful storms
Yosemite National Park reopened to visitors on Monday after a series of strong storms and it also launched a temporary reservation system for day-use.
Announcement of Yosemite hiker's death delayed nearly a week
A woman who was declared missing while hiking in Yosemite National Park was found dead the same day, without a public update from the National Park Service.
Yosemite National Park to remain closed after wind damage
Yosemite National Park will remain closed through the weekend after high winds that battered much of California knocked down two giant sequoias and caused millions of dollars in damage.
Yosemite officials seek public's help in search for missing hiker
Yosemite National Park officials asked the public's help in the search for a 41-year-old woman who went missing while hiking last week.
Tahoe climber sets record as first woman to free-climb El Capitan's Golden Gate route in a day
A 34-year-old climber from Tahoe City has placed her name in the record books, becoming the first woman to free-climb the Golden Gate route of Yosemite National Park’s famed El Capitan in less than one day.
Snow blankets Yosemite National Park, helping to 'mellow fire behavior' in area
The weekend storm helps crews battling the Creek Fire, which is 70 percent contained as of Monday morning.
1st woman free-climbs El Capitan's Golden Gate route in day
Only three people — all men — have made the free climb on that route in a day.
National Park Service names superintendent for Yosemite
The National Park Service announced Tuesday it has selected park service veteran Cicely Muldoon as the new permanent superintendent of Yosemite National Park in California.
Business owners near Yosemite National Park excited to see park reopen
The losses from an 8 day closure have been tremendous.
Business owners near Yosemite National Park excited to see park reopen
Ann Rubin reports.
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.