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Yosemite Requiring Reservations for Horsetail Fall Event

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–During February, thousands of visitors visit Horsetail Fall. This Yosemite waterfall can glow orange when backlit by sunset, making it appear on fire. This unique lighting effect happens only in evenings with a clear sky when the waterfall flows. Also, when the sun is at the right angle in mid– to late February. Read our article “What to ...

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YARTS Offers Free Rides to College Students

MERCED – Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is now offering free roundtrip passes to college and university students. The students must be traveling from Merced and Mariposa to Yosemite National Park. To obtain their ticket, individuals must submit a simple application along with proof of enrollment in a post secondary institution. College and university students who reside in Mariposa ...

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Yosemite Closes Roads Ahead of Winter Storm Again

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park officials have announced they will close two well-known roads in the park due to the possibility of snow in the area from a developing winter storm. Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road will temporarily close on Friday, November 1, at 6 pm due to a forecast of snow. ...

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Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema November 8-November 14

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Movie Times for Yosemite Cinema Friday,  November 8th through Thursday, November 14th   The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (PG) Friday, November 8th | 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:00 pm Saturday, November 9th – Monday, November 11th | 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 12th – Wednesday, November 13th | 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm Thursday, November 14th| ...

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Rotary Club of Mariposa Yosemite Scholarship Fundraiser

MARIPOSA–The Mariposa Yosemite Rotary Club invites you to participate in this ONLINE Scholarship Auction that will provide funds for Mariposa County High School Seniors to assist with their post-secondary learning. Over the past 19 years, the Rotary Club of Mariposa Yosemite has awarded nearly $400,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors. Featured Items Include: #1: One Week Getaway to the Luxurious ...

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Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema November 1-November 7

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Movie Times for Yosemite Cinema Friday,  November 1st through Thursday, November 7th Here (PG-13) Friday, November 1st | 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:00 pm Saturday, November 2nd – Monday, November 4th | 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 5th – Wednesday, November 6th | 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm Thursday, November 7th| 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 ...

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Shaping the Mist Trail: A Call for Civic Engagement

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–The National Park Service (NPS) is initiating a planning process for the Mist Trail Corridor at Yosemite National Park (YNP). It is one of YNP’s busiest and most popular trails, which attracts approximately 85,000 visitors annually. The park is considering a scope covering the route from Happy Isles, sections of the John Muir Trail, the stock trail, Little ...

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Yosemite Closes Roads Ahead of Winter Storm

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park officials have closed two well-known roads in the park due to the possibility of snow in the area from a developing winter storm. The roads closed at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 27th. They will be reevaluated after the storm passes. Tioga Pass (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road are ...

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One-Way Traffic Control Next Week

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. The work schedule is as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Delong Creek to Tiptop-Usona Road for tree work on Tuesday, October 29. The work will take place ...

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Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema October 25-October 31

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Movie Times for Yosemite Cinema Friday,  October 25th through Thursday, October 31st   We Live in Time (R) Friday, October 25th | 12:25 pm, 3:25 pm, 6:25 pm, 9:00 pm Saturday, October 26th – Monday, October 28th | 12:25 pm, 3:25 pm, 6:25 pm Tuesday, October 29th – Wednesday, October 30th | 3:25 pm, 6:25 pm Thursday, October 31st | ...

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