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  1. Park news

    Yosemite: Two Roads to Leave Off Your Itinerary for Now

    Snow has temporarily closed Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road in Yosemite, so check road conditions before planning to use either road during your visit.

    Yosemite By Jocelyn Pion

  2. Park news

    Grand Canyon’s North Rim Year-Round Access Still Under Review

    Three proposals for Grand Canyon’s North Rim are open for public comment, but year-round access and lodging remain proposals, according to ksl.com.

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  3. Park news

    Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries Safely on Your Yosemite Trip

    For your Yosemite trip, pack your devices’ original chargers and cables and follow the lithium-ion battery charging precautions reported by sfgate.com.

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  4. Park news

    Yosemite: Plan Ahead for the Announced Tioga Road Closure

    Tioga Road is scheduled to close temporarily Wednesday at 5 p.m. because of forecast snow, so check road conditions before planning to drive across Yosemite.

    Yosemite By Jocelyn Pion

  5. Park news Updated

    Yosemite: Dome Fire Still Active, Red Flag Warning for the Area

    The Dome Fire is still active north of the park while the National Weather Service puts the Yosemite area under a Red Flag Warning, a sign of critical fire risk.

    Yosemite By Jocelyn Pion

  6. Park news

    Yosemite Turns 136: The 1890 Law That Sealed It All

    Yosemite National Park marks the 136th anniversary of its official creation by Congress, signed into law on October 1, 1890, according to WHSV.

    Yosemite By Jocelyn Pion

  7. Park news Updated

    Yosemite: Rabies at Curry Village, Three Months Between the Positive Test and Its Announcement

    The infected bat was found on May 18, 2026, but wasn't made public until September 2. No closures at Curry Village, and the safety guidance stays the same.

    Yosemite By Jocelyn Pion