Flooding expected in Yosemite Valley Tuesday
The National Weather Service said Monday the Merced River in Yosemite Valley is expected to reach flood stage of 10 feet at Pohono Bridge by Tuesday morning.
Yosemite National Park closes several campgrounds amid flooding forecast
After months of record snowmelt, Yosemite National Park officials announced they would close several campgrounds Monday due to the forecast of flooding.
River rafters say big California snowmelt means epic season
Triple Threat. Deadman’s Drop. Satan’s Cesspool. After years of drought, the rapids along California’s American River are truly living up to their names.
Yosemite Valley to reopen after fears of flooding recede
Temporarily shuttered parts of Yosemite Valley will reopen earlier than expected after fears of flooding receded Saturday, park officials announced.
Most of Yosemite National Park closed until next week
The Yosemite area is bracing for flooding, and rangers have closed much of the famous park to visitors for the next few days.
Snow melt uncovers damage caused by unprecedented Sierra winter
As temperatures rise in California and the "Big Melt" begins, the damage done by this year's epic snow pack is slowly being revealed.
Yosemite National Park to close much of valley as flooding risk grows
Yosemite National Park announced most of Yosemite Valley, the park's most popular section, will close Friday for at least five days due to the risk of flooding.
Yosemite National Park to partially reopen
Yosemite National Park will partially reopen to the public on Saturday but with limited services, officials said.
Yosemite National Park to remain closed till March 13 or longer
Yosemite National Park, which has been buried by record amounts of snow, will remain closed through at least March 12.
Yosemite National Park is stunning covered in snow
It's a hard call to make: Which season is the most stunning at Yosemite National Park? Some say it's winter.
Yosemite National Park closed; Curry Village buried under snow
Yosemite National Park has received so much snow that officials don't know when they can reopen to visitors.
Yosemite's 'Firefall' returns in 2023: Here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the fire in the sky
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Yosemite not requiring reservations for summer 2023
Those hoping to explore the famed Yosemite National Park this summer won't need a reservation as done in previous years, the park announced.
This 8-year-old boy could become the youngest to scale Yosemite's El Capitan
An 8-year-old boy from Colorado could become youngest to scale El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Sam Baker set out Monday on a 5-day trek to conquer one of the world's most popular formations for climbers.
Professional rock climber charged with sex assaults at Yosemite National Park
A grand jury indicted Charles Barrett who they allege engaged in sexual contact with someone identified as K.G. without her permission over two consecutive days in August 2016.
Rock climber from New Zealand slapped with $600K hospital bill after Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Some residents return home as fire near Yosemite slows
Firefighters have significantly slowed the spread of a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, allowing officials to lift some evacuation orders for residents of remote mountain communities.
Oak Fire burns over 16,000 acres; number of firefighters quadruples
The number of firefighters now battling the Oak Fire near Yosemite has quadrupled in the last 24 hours from 403 to 2,093. Parched conditions and steep, rugged terrain are making for a challenging firefight.
Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
Oak Fire explodes in size, burns 10 structures and threatens thousands more
A fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park erupted in size overnight on Friday, prompting more evacuations.