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12/11/2024

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There are just a few days left to apply for the North Pines Campground early access lottery for 2025. Like the past few years, reservations for North Pines will be released by one-time early access lottery for the 2025 season (April 22 through October 5). The lottery application period will be open through December 14, 2024 (9 pm PST) on Recreation.gov. Successful lottery applicants will have an opportunity to make a reservation for campsites in North Pines Campground during a less-competitive early access period. Any remaining availability will be released on the usual on-sale dates (five months in advance on the 15th of the month) beginning February 15.

Learn more (link in bio).

12/09/2024

Hey Badger Pass Fans! It looks like Mother Nature doesn't agree with our proposed opening date of December 13th.... and since we can't make our own snow at this ski area we're stuck waiting it out for the next big snow. We're all excited and eagerly awaiting when we get to open though!

So start doing your snow dances at home and stay tuned for more updates as we have 'em!

12/08/2024

12/05/2024

The ice rink at Curry Village is officially open for the season and ready for you to come skate and make memories with your loved ones this holiday season!

11/28/2024

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2024

Another round of winter weather, this time potentially a fairly major one, will impact the region this weekend.

11/16/2024

11/15/2024

It's that time of year 🗓️ to share important info about tire chains.

So what does R0, R1, R2 & R3 chain controls mean? This graphic from the park outlines it pretty well. More detail information can be found here https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tirechains.htm

We've also got more info about visiting during Winter here https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/articles/driving-conditions-and-winter-travel-in-the-yosemite-region

Important note - tire chains or cables must be in your possession when entering a designated chain control area, even if you're driving a four-wheel drive or rental vehicle.

11/15/2024

❄️The snow has started falling as you can see from this latest image from the Yosemite Conservancy we**am up on Sentinel Dome (note - there is only about 8 minutes that separated the two images...) https://yosemite.org/we**ams/high-sierra/

There are some road closures currently in effect in Yosemite:
⚠️Tioga Road
⚠️Glacier Point Road
⚠️Mariposa Grove Road
⚠️Hetch Hetchy Road
According to the the park it's expected these will be closed at least through Saturday morning depending on conditions.

Road conditions can, and are, quickly changing. Before you hit the road, especially this time of year, please the check the weather forecast (US National Weather Service Hanford California) and roads conditions.

🛣️ For roads inside the Yosemite National Park, call (209) 372-0200 (dial 1, and then 1). This is the most up-to-date source of info.

🛣️For roads outside the park head over to the Caltrans Road Conditions website, https://roads.dot.ca.gov/

Be prepared for winter driving conditions which includes have tire chains with you. And please be safe out there!

11/14/2024

There's another round of winter weather headed our way.

11/13/2024

Our friends at show us what it really means to be horsing around in the snow!

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What a beautiful day for a ride. Snow and ☀️ www.YosemiteTrails.com

11/13/2024

Want to learn more about the Mist Trail Corridor Project? Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13, for a virtual public meeting from 4 – 5:30 pm PST. During the meeting, we will explain the planning process, outline the scope of the project, share objectives, and discuss potential environmental concerns.

The public comment period for the Mist Trail Corridor Project is currently at its halfway mark! We have received 130 comments so far and we appreciate all those who have contributed their insights on potential improvements in this trail corridor. The comment period closes on November 23, 2024.

The feedback gathered during this initial comment period will be instrumental in refining the project scope, developing a reasonable range of alternatives, and ensuring we have the necessary information to best proceed.

Learn more about this project and submit your comments: https://go.nps.gov/mist-trail.

11/12/2024

Good Morning - quite the beautiful view from the Yosemite Conservancy we**am atop Sentinel Dome! ❄️

Tioga, Glacier Point & Mariposa Grove Roads are currently closed and both Wawona Road and Big Oak Flat have R2 Chain Controls in place (vehicles need to have 4WD with snow tread tires or tire chains/traction devices).

As the sun continues to rise and temperatures warm, conditions will change, so call the park's road condition line at (209) 372-0200 (dial 1 and then 1) to check

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11/12/2024

It may have been snowing higher up late this afternoon, but we had just some very nice (and needed) rain here in the foothills!

11/12/2024

🔊Important Yosemite Road status update🚫

Note - you are required to carry chains in your vehicle when ever entering a chain control area - even if your vehicle has snow tires and/or 4-wheel drive.

11/11/2024

The snow is coming down higher up in Yosemite!
You can head over to Yosemite Conservancy High Sierra we**am to see https://yosemite.org/we**ams/high-sierra/

11/11/2024

Honoring all who served. This Veterans Day, we salute the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protect our freedoms. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and service!

11/11/2024

We've got some weather coming into the area with the potential of snowfall❄️ at the higher elevations. In anticipation... Yosemite National Park will again be temporarily closing both Tioga and Glacier Point Roads starting today, Nov 11, at 4pm. The park plans to reassess road conditions after the storm passes.

You can keep up to date on road conditions int eh park by calling 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1).