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7-year-old boy becomes youngest to climb Yosemite's El Capitan

May 23

Conservation effort brings endangered red-legged frog back to Yosemite

May 11

Changes to Yosemite's reservation system lead to 'chaos' in park

Have you been to Yosemite recently after it ended its reservation system? Well, the transition is proving to be chaotic. Over the holiday weekend, visitors were met with long lines, limited parking, and crowded conditions throughout the park.

May 26

Yosemite National Park ends its reservation system for 2026

Feb 19

What travelers should know about visits to national parks in 2026

Jan 3

Price increases for foreign visitors to visit national parks in 2026

Nov 27, 2025

Alaskan climbing star dies in fall from Yosemite's El Capitan

Oct 3, 2025

Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite

Aug 20, 2025

Employees at Yosemite National Park laid off

Feb 20, 2025

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EV maker Rivian unveils first of its kind charging outpost near Yosemite

Sep 16, 2024

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Fire near Yosemite National Park grows

Jul 25, 2022

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A museum dedicated to Yosemite climbing is opening

Aug 17, 2020

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Camp in style and safely near Yosemite National Park

Aug 6, 2020

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America's Freshest Coffee Comes from Right Outside Yosemite National Park

Feb 11, 2020

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Yosemite National Park Leads the Way in Deaf Services

Oct 17, 2019

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Daredevil plays on the edge at Yosemite

Jul 7, 2017

Latest Stories

Reservations for Yosemite National Park no longer needed for rest of 2024

If you're planning a trip to Yosemite National Park, you no longer need a reservation.

Oct 16, 2024

20-year-old woman dies after falling off Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

A grieving father is opening up about the devastating moment his daughter fell from Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and did not survive.

Jul 25, 2024

Group seen jumping barrier at top of Vernal Falls in Yosemite National Park

A video is making the rounds online showing a group of visitors at Yosemite National Park after they jumped a barrier at the top of Vernal Falls.

Jun 27, 2024

Incredible lunar rainbows at base of Yosemite Falls captured on video

Photographer captures amazing lunar rainbows at the base of Yosemite Falls in timelapse video.

May 28, 2024

Everything you need to know about Yosemite's new vehicle reservation system coming in 2024

Here's everything you need to know about Yosemite's new pilot reservation system coming in 2024.

Dec 14, 2023