Terra Vita Yosemite/Bass Lake

05/16/2024

The eggs have hatched and the baby birds are growing fast!

05/02/2024

We are going to have baby birds at the front door!

04/05/2024

Spring snow storm at the log house today. ❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️

03/16/2024

Dye brown eggs with natural ingredients. Natural dyes work with organic brown eggs, creating lovely, muted colors for Easter eggs with a special touch. Try veggies or powders to dye eggs.

01/02/2024

12/05/2023

Have you heard the good news? The Curry Village Ice Rink is open!

You can even book online to secure your spot! https://www.travelyosemite.com/winter/curry-village-ice-skating-rink/

09/29/2023

Plan your next visit!

08/19/2023

Calling all families with a 4th grader in the house! For an entire year, your 4th grader and your family have free access to hundreds of parks, public lands and seas. Get your pass here: https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm.

Note: The pass is valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year through the following summer (September - August). Overview: https://store.usgs.gov/faq -Grade-Pass

Why fourth graders?

“We chose fourth graders because research shows that kids ages nine to 11 are beginning to learn about the world around them. They’re open to new ideas, and they are likely to connect to nature and our history.
We offer the pass to fourth graders every year. Over time, every kid can get a free pass to explore our country.” Everykidoutdoors.gov

📷 USDA Forest Service

07/01/2023

Wild St Johns Wort

07/01/2023

You have to get up and go early if you are going into the park this time of year…. We like to pack a picnic breakfast and leave by 6:00 am to beat the crowds and long wait at the gate. Besides the early morning hours are the best time to see wildlife 😊 🐻 🦅 🦊 🦌 🌲

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Yosemite National Park is very busy today. We'll update this post throughout the day as conditions change. You can also text YNPTraffic to 333111 for updates.

UPDATES:

8:13 am: Curry Village parking is full. Parking may be available at Yosemite Village or Yosemite Falls parking areas.

8:15 am: Long lines reported at park entrances. Hwy 140 - Arch Rock Entrance line extends to Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, CA

8:59 am: All parking in Yosemite Valley is full. Avoid entering Yosemite Valley.

9:09 am: Hwy 41 - South Entrance line extends approx. 2.5 miles to Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp, CA. Estimated wait time of approx. 1 hour.

9:34 am: East Yosemite Valley is closed. Vehicles are being turned around near El Capitan.

9:59 am: Big Oak Flat Entrance (via Hwy 120 from west) backup is currently 45 minutes.

10:29 am: All parking at Glacier Point is full.

11:26 am: Arch Rock Entrance (via Hwy 140) backup is currently 1.5 hours.

11:48 am: South Entrance (via Hwy 41) backup is currently 2 hours.

4:00 pm: East Yosemite Valley is open. Please park only in designated parking lots and paved turnouts.

Visit go.nps.gov/ynptraffic for more information.

03/08/2023

Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Sunday, March 12—possibly longer. Reopening on March 13 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast at the end of the week that could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and the park will provide an update early next week. As park crews continue snow removal operations, employee safety remains the top priority. We have received significant snowfall over the last two weeks. National Park Service and partner crews are working hard to move snow, restore power, resupply stores, and perform numerous other tasks.

Some tasks park crews are focused on right now:
-Plowing roads to two full lanes wide.
-Plowing parking lots and pullouts. Most parking lots are still under up to six feet of snow.
-Evaluating snow loading on trees near roads and facilities (which could cause trees to fall in popular areas).
-Locating and digging out hundreds of fire hydrants and propane tanks.
-Damage assessments on park buildings (mostly damage to chimneys and roof vents from snow sliding off roofs).
-Removing snow from rooftops to prevent structure collapse and danger to bystanders from snow sliding off roofs.
-Various other facilities and vehicles need to be dug out, repaired, and/or resupplied.

03/04/2023

02/28/2023

Park temporary closure

02/28/2023

Badger Pass

02/01/2023

PSA
Today is National Plan A
Vacation Day!
Yosemite and Bass Lake make for an amazing vacation…

12/10/2022

It’s snowing in Yosemite and Badger Pass is scheduled to open December 16th! ⛷🎿⛷❄️🏂🌨