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06/02/2026

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) has reopened (as of noon on May 29, 2026).

Watch for icy spots and wildlife crossing the road. Please call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check current road conditions.

Bring appropriate levels of food, water, and fuel for your trip. No food or drinking water services are available along the road corridor. The only restrooms available are vault and portable toilets. The Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center and Wilderness Center remain closed until further notice.

05/29/2026

WE ARE OPEN!!!! We are back at it and couldn’t be happier! Come on out for a delicious sweet treat, fantastic espresso drink and one of our wonderful breakfast burritos or sandwiches. See you soon!! 💜💜💜

05/27/2026

Very Vintage! Gorgeous set of Franciscan Gladding McBean dinnerware for 12 service... the pattern is "Twice Nice". Love this set. Quality. Circa 1959.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

☀️ Yosemite summer adventures officially start TODAY! 🌲🚌

Skip the traffic, forget the parking stress, and let YARTS do the driving while you enjoy the views. 😎 From waterfalls to hiking trails, getting there should be part of the fun — not the frustration.

With Summer Service now rolling, routes from HWY 120 and HWY 41 are available for travel, with HWY 395 service joining the adventure in July! ☀️

Grab your friends, pack the snacks, and ride into Yosemite the easy way this summer.

Visit Tuolumne County Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau Visit Yosemite Madera County Visit Merced Visit California City of Fresno, California Mono County Tourism Fresno Yosemite International Airport Yosemite National Park

🎟️ Book your trip at https://www.yarts.com/

05/26/2026

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05/24/2026

Slow down, take a deep breath, and remember why you are here.

Every summer, millions of people from around the world visit Yosemite National Park, and sometimes that means crowded trails, full parking lots, and moments of stress. Amid all of that commotion, it’s easy to lose sight of why you came here in the first place. But when frustration creeps in, look up and out at the grandeur that surrounds you.

Every moment, even amongst a crowd or in a line, is a chance to see something remarkable. So pack your patience, be flexible, and don’t be afraid to let that parking spot go. Let the memories made here be happy and reflective, not full of strife.

05/23/2026

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest times in Yosemite. Keep your trip stress-free by planning ahead and knowing what to expect:

📅Weekends are crowded in the park, especially Saturdays. Visit popular areas, views, and trails like Glacier Point, Lower Yosemite Fall Loop, Tunnel View, the Mist Trail, and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias during weekdays instead. Permits are required to hike Half Dome.

🌄Arrive early and stay late. Parking lots can fill up as early as 7 am, with the Curry Village lot typically filling up first. When all parking lots in Yosemite Valley are full, it may not be possible to access the eastern parts of the valley. Be flexible with your plans.

🚴‍♂️Park once for the day and walk, bike, or take the free shuttle in Yosemite Valley. Please park only in designated parking lots and turnouts. Bike rentals are available at the Village Store, Curry Village, and Yosemite Valley Lodge.

🚗Be prepared for long lines at entrance stations, with waits from 30 minutes to several hours. To save time, buy your digital site pass on Recreation.gov.

⏳Wait times in the park may be longer than usual for shuttles, bathrooms, visitor centers, food, and trails. Bring snacks and water, use restrooms when you find them, and pack your patience.

🌲Consider spending time in more remote parts of the park, like Tioga Road, Hetch Hetchy, and Wawona, during the busiest times of the day.

🏕️All campgrounds and lodges inside the park are full. If you are planning to stay overnight, look for places outside the park in neighboring national forests and towns.

🥾 Tioga Road wilderness permits remain on self-registration at Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center. Wilderness quotas for all other trailheads have all been reserved. While some trailheads may have walk-up space due to cancellations, there are no permits specifically held for same-day permits. Plan accordingly.

🦌Throw away your trash, leave only footprints, and never feed or approach wildlife. During the day (not after dark), keep all food within reach or out of sight in your car with the windows rolled up and doors locked. Learn more about food storage and bears at go.nps.gov/bears.