YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park officials have announced that Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will temporarily close today (September 18, 2024) at noon due to a forecast of snow. They will evaluate the road tomorrow morning. For up-to-date road conditions, check the website here or please call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1). Update 09.19.2024 10:30 a.m. The road ...

OAKHURST— Key stakeholders from gateway communities surrounding Yosemite National Park call for bold and innovative leadership in addressing visitor access and management. These communities see firsthand every day the impacts of the current system on aspiring visitors. They have themselves been deeply impacted by the current system of visitor controls. The neighboring communities emphasize the need for an approach that ...

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. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control at the Fairgrounds Road Entrance for utility work beginning Monday, September 16. The work will continue through Friday, September ...

Movie Times for Yosemite Cinema Friday,  September 13th through Thursday, September 19th Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (PG-13) Friday, September 13th | 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:05 pm Saturday, September 14th – Monday, September 16th | 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm Tuesday, September 17th, Wednesday, September 18th | 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm Thursday, September 19th | 12:10 pm, 3:10 pm, ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK—Yosemite National Park officials have announced that the historic Wawona Hotel will close indefinitely. The National Park Service (NPS) recently discovered concerns requiring attention, which prompted the decision to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the hotel complex. In recent months, NPS has been conducting a roof replacement project on the main hotel building. Since the 1850s, Wawona Hotel ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route 140 (SR-140) for maintenance and construction operations. Work will take place as follows: STATE ROUTE 140 • One-way traffic control from the beginning of the passing lane in Catheys Valley to SR-49 for pavement work. The work begins Sunday, ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park is pleased to share that the Visitor Access Management Draft Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for public comment at the project website parkplanning.nps.gov/YosemiteVisitorAccess. A virtual public meeting was held on August 22, 2024, and a recording of that meeting is available. The recording is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long. The visitor access ...

Movie Times for Yosemite Cinema Friday,  September 6th through Thursday, September 12th Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (PG-13) Friday, September 6th – Monday, September 9th | 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm Tuesday, September 10th, Wednesday, September 11th | 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm Thursday, September 12th | 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm Play Trailer ➤ Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — The Yosemite Songwriting Retreat is back for its 2024 edition!  As always, bringing together an exceptional group of musicians for a weekend of creativity, education, and community.  Scheduled from October 11th to the 13th at The Grove House in Mariposa, California.  This retreat offers a unique experience for both seasoned and aspiring songwriters looking to perfect their ...

Movie Times for Yosemite Cinema Friday, August 30th, through Thursday, September 5th Reagan (PG-13) Friday, August 30th – Monday, September 2nd | 12:00 pm, 3:20 pm, 6:00 pm Tuesday, September 3rd, Wednesday, September 4th | 3:20 pm, 6:00 pm Thursday, September 5th | 12:00 pm, 3:20 pm, 6:00 pm Play Trailer ➤ Starring Dennis Quaid, David Henrie, Robert Davi, Cary-Hiroyuki ...