Yosemite National Park Reopens

Yosemite National Park is open again after being closed for the 16-day-long government shutdown. All roads, major highways, campgrounds and visitor centers opened to the public on the evening of Wed., Oct. 16.
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Yosemite National Park is open again after being closed for the 16-day-long government shutdown. All roads, major highways, campgrounds and visitor centers opened to the public on the evening of Wed., Oct. 16.

It's time to plan your trip!

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Tioga Road going over Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park
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Getting Around Yosemite National Park

Visitors to Yosemite can drive on roads throughout the park. However, we encourage you to use shuttle buses, where available. Also, some roads are closed at certain times of the year.

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Where is Yosemite National Park?

Yosemite National Park is located in central California with unique Sierra Nevada gateway towns surrounding it. The park has five main entrances.

Yosemite Historic District by Almonroth [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Museums in Yosemite Park

If you want to learn about both the natural and the cultural forces that have made the park what it is, stop by the following modest museums and educational visitor centers.

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No bear spray allowed in Yosemite National Park

If you have a trip planned to Yosemite National Park this summer, go ahead and leave the bear spray at home. It’s not allowed within park boundaries.

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Amazing Backpacking Trips in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite region offers many backpacking opportunities.

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Lakes in Yosemite National Park

Among the most beautiful natural attractions in Yosemite are its pristine lakes. Favorite include Mirror Lake, Tenaya Lake, and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.

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Ride the YARTS Bus to Yosemite National Park

YARTS has four major routes to Yosemite ⎯ Hwy. 120/395 from Mammoth Lakes, Hwy. 120 from Sonora, Hwy. 41 from Fresno and Hwy 140 from Merced.