Yosemite News

Wildfires, which have been destroying and threatening homes in the Los Angeles area, are burning in forests and parks in various regions of  California.

In addition to the fires burning in Southern California, a portion of Yosemite National Park is also ablaze.The Big Meadow fire started as a prescribed burn of 90 acres Wednesday by park fire crews and has grown to engulf 2,244 acres after the crew was unable to contain the blaze within the set boundaries.

The Big Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park continues to grow, with estimates this morning at 4,382 acres and 50% containment.

The landmark Ahwahne

Oakland, CA (Vocus/PRWEB ) August 26, 2009 -- 

Yosemite National Park - A series of rockslides in Yosemite National Park forces the evacuation of the historic Ahwahnee Hotel.The rockslides happened at the Royal Arches formation, in the north side of the park.Guests from the Ahwahnee Hotel made an unexpected move to Curry Village in Yosemite National Park.About 300 guests were evacuated at around noon Wednesday afternoon after three separate rockslides in the area.

Ten years into hauling tourists and park workers to and from Yosemite National Park, Merced-based Yosemite Regional Transportation System (YARTS) says it’s going stronger than ever, carrying over 550,000 passengers in that time.

Is there any wild place that isn't going to pot?

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. - You haven't truly lived until a mountain has kicked your ass and you fight back to summit it anyway.

As I write this I’m in a tent in 

Yosemite National Park visitors might want to lend a hand on Monday picking apples in the Yosemite Valley orchards.

America's national parks have a quiet power and an arresting beauty, but to Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson, they also speak the truth.

Country inns and lodgings of all kinds are working overtime nowadays coming up with marketing ideas to call more attention to their offerings, but one combination in particular really caught our eye: outdoor concerts at a historic inn just a half hour from one of the nation’s premiere national parks, Yosemite.

 Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey said Wednesday there are fewer large-diameter trees growing in Yosemite National Park than in years past, most likely because of climate change.

Park rangers say the Ahwahnee could use everything from new carpets to a paint job. They expect the remodel will cost millions and last years. The landmark Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park is due for its first major remodel and seismic upgrade since the stately Art Deco lodge opened 82 years ago.The top-to-bottom overhaul likely will include engineering work to ensure the hotel meets modern safety standards and building codes and is accessible to people with disabilities.