Yosemite news
All the on-the-ground news from Yosemite: closures, conditions, reopenings and alerts that help you plan your visit.
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
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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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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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
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
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
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
