Yosemite news
All the on-the-ground news from Yosemite: closures, conditions, reopenings and alerts that help you plan your visit.
Yosemite: Dome Fire No Longer Growing, Control Lines Holding North of the Park
The Dome Fire has stopped growing and its control lines are holding. Crews finished the east-side fireline before the winds expected this weekend.
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
