YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–During February, thousands of visitors visit Horsetail Fall, a waterfall that creates the illusion that the water is on fire. The surge in visitation has led to full parking lots, parking overflowing into traffic lanes, pedestrian-vehicle conflicts causing safety issues, and damage to natural and cultural resources. Day Use Reservations In order to manage visitor activity during this ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control this week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140, for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Smith Road to the SR-140/SR-49 junction for utility work beginning Monday, November 13, through Friday, November ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control this week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140, for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Shilling Road to Crown Lead Road for sign/banner work beginning Monday, November 6, through Wednesday, November ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK—Yosemite National Park officials have announced that Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will temporarily close today, October 25, at 6 pm, due to a forecast of snow. UPDATE As 12:00pm Thursday, October 26, 2023 Tioga Road has been reopened. Meteorologists are predicting a cold front will pass across Central California tonight, resulting in ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control this week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140, for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: State Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Shilling Road to Crown Lead Road for sign/banner work beginning Monday, October 23, through Thursday, October ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control this week on State Route-140 (SR-140), for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: State Route 140 • One-way traffic control from Sweetwater Creek to El Portal Road for pavement work beginning Sunday, October 15, through Friday, October 20, 2023, ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control this week on State Route-140 (SR-140), for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: Route 140 • One-way traffic control from Sweetwater Creek to El Portal Road for pavement work beginning Sunday, October 8, through Friday, October 13, 2023, from ...

Discover Yosemite, Inc. Recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Award Winner  OAKHURST, August 16, 2023 – Discover Yosemite is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Tours. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the top ...

Oakhurst Park & Ride Features NEW Visitor Information Kiosk and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station OAKHURST – Visit Yosemite | Madera County, in collaboration with Madera County, is pleased to announce the completion of the enhanced Park & Ride services and Visitor Information Kiosk project located adjacent to the Oakhurst Library. This completed project offers visitors and residents a convenient solution ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49), SR-132, and SR-140. State Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Shilling Road to Mariposa/Tuolumne County line for drainage work beginning Monday, August 7, through Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. State Route 132 ...