#yosemite-national-park

#yosemite-national-park

Displaying the U.S. flag upside down signifies dire distress and was used by Yosemite staff to protest job cuts.

Recent federal firings impacted around 1,000 probationary National Park Service employees, including essential staff like Yosemite's locksmith.

Yosemite National Park faces severe staffing shortages due to federal hiring freezes and job offer rescinds, threatening its operational capacity during peak seasons.

Visitors are expressing concern over National Park Service job cuts by displaying an upside-down American flag at Yosemite's El Capitan.

Mule deer are the most dangerous animal in Yosemite, causing more injuries than any other; they can become aggressive when startled.

Yosemite will introduce a new pilot reservation system in 2025 to manage crowds and protect resources.

Yosemite National Park will implement a reservation system from June 15 to Aug. 15, 2025, to manage peak visitation.

Yosemite National Park is relocating its backpackers campground to Camp 4, impacting visitor access and requiring alternate lodging options.

California's national parks will be free to enter on April 19 for National Park Week.

The increase in visitation to Half Dome has led to greater scrutiny over safety practices.

Permit lottery systems have significantly limited access to this popular hike.

Concerns about safety are rising following recent tragic incidents.

The FBI is leading an investigation into a woman's suspicious death in Yosemite National Park.

A hospitality worker died after being found with severe injuries in Yosemite National Park.

A major rockslide has blocked Highway 140 into Yosemite National Park, causing a long-term closure and limited access.

Crews are making progress on clearing a major rockslide on Highway 140, reopening access to Yosemite National Park.

A rockslide has closed a crucial section of Route 140 leading into Yosemite, necessitating long-term diversions for motorists.

A significant rockslide has closed Highway 140, impacting access to Yosemite National Park and prompting a call for patience from travelers.

Crews have successfully cleared a major rockslide on Highway 140 ahead of schedule, opening one lane into Yosemite National Park.

Highway 140 near Yosemite National Park reopens after a debris slide, with plans for one-way traffic controls starting Wednesday.

Horsetail Fall creates a temporary 'firefall' phenomenon each February, attracting large crowds to Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite's firefall phenomenon attracts millions, with a new reservation system introduced to manage visitor influx and preserve the park.

Yosemite's Horsetail Fall creates a stunning firefall effect in February, drawing large crowds that threaten local ecology.

Yosemite National Park now requires reservations for February weekend visits to Horsetail Fall to protect the area from excessive visitor damage.

Yosemite National Park is a stunning winter destination, known for its snow-covered landscapes and enduring snowy conditions into the spring months.

Yosemite National Park removes reservation requirement for drivers for the remainder of the year.

Yosemite National Park has lifted its reservation requirement for visitors for the remainder of the year.

Tioga Road near Yosemite National Park is closed for winter due to heavy snowfall, with access limited until the spring thaw.

Yosemite sunsets create a unique experience due to the mountains and their mineral-rich granite, resulting in captivating light effects.

Kirk Olsen, a missing 61-year-old backpacker, was last seen at Yosemite National Park; officials seek public assistance in locating him.

The search for Kirk Thomas-Olsen in Yosemite ended tragically with his body being found 20 days after he went hiking.

Kirk S. Thomas Olsen, a missing backpacker, has not been found in Yosemite National Park after two weeks of search efforts.

The Wawona Hotel in Yosemite is closing indefinitely for an extensive safety assessment due to previous negligence in maintenance and repair issues.

The historic Wawona Hotel is undergoing indefinite closure for extensive condition assessment and roof renovation, emphasizing its historical importance and the need for preservation.