Yosemite not requiring reservations for summer 2023
Those hoping to explore the famed Yosemite National Park this summer won't need a reservation as done in previous years, the park announced.
This 8-year-old boy could become the youngest to scale Yosemite's El Capitan
An 8-year-old boy from Colorado could become youngest to scale El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Sam Baker set out Monday on a 5-day trek to conquer one of the world's most popular formations for climbers.
Professional rock climber charged with sex assaults at Yosemite National Park
A grand jury indicted Charles Barrett who they allege engaged in sexual contact with someone identified as K.G. without her permission over two consecutive days in August 2016.
Rock climber from New Zealand slapped with $600K hospital bill after Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Some residents return home as fire near Yosemite slows
Firefighters have significantly slowed the spread of a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, allowing officials to lift some evacuation orders for residents of remote mountain communities.
Oak Fire burns over 16,000 acres; number of firefighters quadruples
The number of firefighters now battling the Oak Fire near Yosemite has quadrupled in the last 24 hours from 403 to 2,093. Parched conditions and steep, rugged terrain are making for a challenging firefight.
Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
Oak Fire explodes in size, burns 10 structures and threatens thousands more
A fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park erupted in size overnight on Friday, prompting more evacuations.
Crews gain on Yosemite National Park, California wildfires
Containment grew overnight on a fire burning for more than a week in Yosemite National Park and residents of the community of Wawona can return to their homes starting Sunday, park officials said Saturday.
Yosemite wildfire moving east into Sierra National Forest
A wildfire that threatened a grove of California’s giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was burning eastward into the Sierra National Forest on Wednesday.
Washburn Fire containment drops at Yosemite
Yosemite's ancient sequoias remain in jeopardy as containment of the Washburn Fire fell from 25% to 22%.
Washburn fire grows, leaving Yosemite's sequoias and nearby town in danger
Firefighters continue to battle the Washburn fire in Yosemite. The fire has burned 2,044 acres of timber and brush.
Yosemite fire grows, prompts Bay Area air quality advisory
As the Washburn Fire grows in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Bay Area is expected to face smoke from the wildfire. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an air quality advisory for Monday, specifically for the North and East Bay.
Yosemite's Washburn fire threatens hundreds of giant sequoia trees
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite's imperiled sequoias to be wrapped with fire-resistant foil
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was closed Friday and hundreds of people ordered evacuated nearby as a wildfire burning through dense forest became the latest in recent years to threaten the world’s largest trees.
Yosemite wildfire is latest threat to giant sequoia trees
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was closed Friday as a wildfire burning through dense forest became the latest in recent years to threaten the world’s largest trees.
Yosemite National Park: Roughly 30 sites vandalized with graffiti, officials say
Yosemite National Park officials are asking the public to help track down those responsible for recent vandalism along the Yosemite Falls trail.
Yosemite reservations are now open
Summer reservations for Yosemite National Park are now open on www.recreation.gov. Reservation window starts at 8 a.m. every day.
Yosemite 'firefall:' the best way to see Horsetail Falls light up
Whether you have a telephoto camera, the latest iPhone or even just want to capture nature's beauty with your naked eyes, thousands of people from all over the world will flock to Yosemite National Park this week to catch the stunning beauty of Horsetail Falls. Here's what you need to know.
Mother of famed climber Alex Honnold marks 70th birthday with record-setting ascent up Yosemite's El Capitan
Wolownick marked her 70th birthday by scaling Yosemite National Park's famed El Capitan, again breaking her own record as the oldest woman to climb the world's largest granite monolith.