Highway120Adventure

06/18/2026

Two nights only at the premiere comedy club on the Highway120Adventure! With only 80 tickets per show, you better get them now!

We were gonna suspend comedy through the Summer…

but when you can book Saul Trujillo (Comedy Central, The Late Show, Amazon Prime, Comics Unleashed)
- IT’S A MUST!

The July 4th show is JUST $4, 'cause America! Only 80 tickets per show. Hurry up. Deafpuppyclub.com 🎟️👈 🐶

06/14/2026

☀️The sun is out, and so is the heat! Stay cool, stay hydrated, and don’t forget the sunscreen. ☀️

At the height of summer, temperatures in Yosemite National Park can reach 100°F, especially in Yosemite Valley. Keep your trip chill with some heatwave hacks:

💫Listen to your body. The first signs of heat exhaustion include fatigue, dizziness, nausea, fainting, and confusion. Speak up if you are feeling unwell and remember to check on loved ones and pets. Call 911 in an emergency.

🌲Yosemite Valley and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir have some of the most sun exposure and experience some of the warmest temperatures in the park. During the hottest times of day, visit cooler, higher-elevation parts of the park, like Tioga Road and Glacier Point instead.

🌅Yosemite has many hikes with extreme elevation changes over short distances. Hike during cooler parts of the day (morning or evening) and take plenty of breaks in shaded areas.

💦Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty, and pack plenty for hikes. Water stations are located throughout the park for refilling bottles.

🥜Rebuild electrolytes lost while sweating by eating salty snacks regularly. Trail mix and other electrolyte-heavy foods are available for purchase at markets throughout the park.

🕶️ Don’t forget your hat and shades and reapply sunblock every two hours. Try a sun hoodie instead of a tank top for extra protection against both sun and bugs.

06/14/2026

Beautiful. Iconic. Challenging.

The Mist Trail welcomes thousands of hikers every week during peak season. Yosemite National Park is planning for the future of this historic corridor with proposed improvements focused on safety, stewardship, and visitor experience.

The Environmental Assessment is now available for public review through July 13. Submit your comments online: https://go.nps.gov/mist-trail.

Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/yose/getinvolved/misttrailcorridor.htm.

06/14/2026

Have you ever wondered how these giant boulders ended up in such unusual spots?

For millions of years, massive rivers of ice called glaciers flowed through Yosemite, shaping and carving the landscape into what we see today. At the height of the ice ages, the Tuolumne Meadows region was buried under an ice cap more than 2,000 feet deep. Imagine a wall of ice taller than most skyscrapers!

As these glaciers moved through the canyons and vertical joints of Yosemite, they plucked up any loose rock in sight, picked up lone boulders that had been carried onto or fallen onto the ice, and transported them on a chilly conveyor belt for miles. This adventure continued until the glacier melted, leaving the stony hitchhikers on bare bedrock and a bit out of place.

Here at Olmsted Point along Tioga Road, the glacial erratics are made of the same rock type as the bedrock surface they rest on: Half Dome Granodiorite. But in many places, you may spot erratics that are different types of rock from the ones beneath them.

So next time you come across a glacial erratic in Yosemite, take a moment to imagine the journey it took, traveling for miles on ancient ice, to finally come to rest right where you are standing.

06/14/2026

Happy National Black Bear Day! In Yosemite National Park, every day is Black Bear Day.🐻

Yosemite is home to only one species of bear: the American black bear (Ursus americanus). But don’t let the name fool you; not all black bears have black colored fur. Over 90% of black bears in the park can be blonde, brown, or cinnamon. Because of this wide range of fur color, people sometimes mistake them for their larger relative, the grizzly bear. But no grizzly bears have lived in California since the 1920s.

Black bears can be spotted anywhere in the park year-round. When they aren’t hibernating, these furry foodies spend their time filling their bellies with a diet of vegetation, fruits, nuts, and insects. They can eat 5,000 to 20,000 calories a day. That’s like scarfing down 100 hamburgers in 24 hours!

As opportunistic omnivores, bears are all for working smarter, not harder. If there’s an easy snack, they’ll skip out on long hours of foraging to meet that calorie count faster. But they will happily raid a hiker’s snack stash if they see the opportunity.

Once a bear figures out people-food is easy to get, it’s tough to break the habit. These bears will trade foraging for hanging out in populated areas, sometimes even bluff-charging picknickers or breaking into tents and cars for their version of bear fast food. Sadly, this habit can (and has) led to bears getting killed.

You can help protect Yosemite’s black bears:

🐻Keep food within arm’s reach at all times. If you leave food in your car during the day, stash it out of sight and roll the windows up tight.

🐻When camping, store all food and scented items (including canned foods, drinks, toiletries) in a food locker. Make sure the doors are closed and locked. Bears have snuck into campsites while campers are around the campfire and stealing food without anyone noticing!

🐻Spotted a bear? Enjoy the view from a safe distance of 50 yards (or four shuttle buses) away.

🐻Take it slow behind the wheel. Three black bears have been hit by cars already this year. Remember, in Yosemite, you are a guest in these animals’ home.

06/14/2026

The Sierra lupine is bursting into bloom at Yosemite National Park!

When driving through Yosemite Valley, visitors might come across a blanket of purple flowers and green herbage carpeting the forest floor. That is Lupinus grayi, otherwise known as the Sierra lupine. It’s one of 26 documented species of lupine seen throughout the park. Warm weather, open sunlight, and a healthy forest floor make the perfect grounds for these flowers to stretch into the sky.

Please do not trample on, touch, or pick any wildflowers you see. While lupine is common in the park, it remains part of Yosemite’s delicate ecosystem and plays an important role in supporting pollinators and improving soil health. Help preserve and protect the wildflowers of Yosemite so they can grow back just as happily as this for years to come.

06/05/2026

Don’t idle, pedal! 🚲

Bicycling in Yosemite is a great way to skip the parking hassle, reduce your carbon footprint, and enjoy the freedom to stop at scenic spots at your own pace. Cyclists can bike on miles of paved paths in Yosemite Valley or on regular roads in more remote locations of the park.

Don’t have your own bike? No worries! You can rent one for a half-day or full day at Curry Village, Yosemite Village, or Yosemite Valley Lodge. Kids’ bikes, trailers, ADA bikes, strollers, and mobility scooters are also available for rent. All bike rentals must stay inside Yosemite Valley.

Cyclists can also use the Yosemite Bike Share Program to borrow a bike for up to two hours for free, courtesy of the Yosemite Conservancy and support from Conservancy donors. More information on the program and how to use it can be found at: https://www.nps.gov/places/bikeshare.htm.

Ready to pedal through Yosemite? Here are some quick tips to keep your ride smooth and safe:

🚲The speed limit on all bikes is 15 mph.

🚲Helmets are required for children under 18 years old. We still strongly recommend that all riders wear helmets at all times.

🚲Bicycles are not allowed on trails, including the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail.

🚲If cycling on the road, obey all traffic laws and signs and go with the flow of traffic.

🚲Let pedestrians know you are passing them. When riding in a group, please ride single file on the right-hand side of the path.

🚲 Only one rider per bike is allowed. Passengers are not permitted (including babies).

06/05/2026

Yosemite National Park is home to only one rattlesnake– the northern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus). Their venomous bite is used to capture prey, which helps control the park’s rodent populations. But this bite can also be used on humans if a snake is agitated or startled.

There have been three fatal snake bites in California so far this year. There have also been numerous sightings in the park recently, including the snake in the picture above . These reptiles are an important part of Yosemite's ecosystem, but we need to take precautions to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our pets:

🐍When hiking, wear protective clothing like high boots and heavy pants. Walk or hike in areas where the ground is clear, so you can see where you step or reach with your hands.

🐍Watch where you step and never put your hands in areas where you cannot see. Brush, ledges, cracks, or holes are common areas where rattlesnakes can be found resting.

🐍If you hear a rattlesnake, stay still until you’ve located the snake visually then move away. Don’t rely on hearing a rattle- some snakes might not rattle even when startled.

There are several things you should NOT do if bitten by a snake:

🚫 DON'T apply a tourniquet

🚫 DON'T pack the bite area in ice or ice water

🚫 DON'T cut the wound with a knife or razor

🚫 DON'T suck out the venom by mouth as infection can occur

🚫 DON'T let the victim drink alcohol

🚫 DON’T attack or kill the rattlesnake for using its natural defense mechanism

All rattlesnake bites are a medical emergency. If you or someone you see is bitten, immobilize and gently wash the bite area with soap and water and apply a cold, wet cloth over the bite if possible. Mark the area of the swelling with a pen and the time and keep the bite at the same level as the heart. Remove anything that might constrict swelling. Most importantly, call 911 or transport to the nearest emergency facility for further treatment and for antivenin to be administered.

06/02/2026

Yosemite National Park officials have announced the start of the 2026 fire season.

Warm and breezy conditions have begun to dry vegetation and timber litter in the park. As summer-time temperatures and humidities rise, afternoon thunderstorms at high elevations and increased visitor activities create a recipe for possible wildfires.

Fire restrictions are not yet in place at Yosemite, but we can always play a role in preventing human-caused wildfires:

🔥Avoid parking over dry grass. Hot vehicle parts can ignite vegetation.

🔥Follow all fire rules, regulations, and restrictions when they are put in place. Fire restrictions may change as the season progresses and are posted online at: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/firerestrictions.htm

🔥Use only designated fire rings and barbecue grills for wood and charcoal campfires. Portable stoves that use gas, liquid fuel, or propane are always permitted, even when fire restrictions are in place. Never leave campfires unattended and always keep ample water nearby in case you need to extinguish a fire quickly.

🔥Drown, stir, and feel. Campfires that aren’t fully extinguished can reignite on their own. Always douse your fire with water, stir the coals, and feel for lingering heat (from a safe distance) before leaving the area.

🔥Fireworks are always prohibited inside Yosemite National Park.

🔥Do not smoke on trails, in vegetated areas, or within 25 feet of any building. Smoke only in designated areas and dispose of cigarette butts in proper receptacles.

If you see smoke in the park that is not part of a planned prescribed burn, report it immediately. Call 911 and provide as many details as possible, including location, size, smoke color, and whether anyone is in danger.

05/31/2026

Attention anglers! 🎣

Yosemite National Park today announced year-round fishing in Yosemite Valley is now available to expand opportunity for anglers and align with California fishing rules. Seasonal closures that previously restricted winter fishing access have been removed.

“These updates expand recreational opportunities while maintaining our responsibility to protect Yosemite’s natural resources,” said Yosemite National Park Superintendent Ray McPadden. “Visitors can now enjoy fishing throughout the year, including in areas like Hetch Hetchy, with regulations that are easier to understand and more consistent with state guidelines.”

The Hetch Hetchy area of the park offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience a more remote setting with relatively easy access compared to other backcountry locations. Anglers are reminded to exercise caution while moving around the rocky waterline of the reservoir. Hetch Hetchy parking is limited, and visitors should plan ahead.

While fishing access is expanding, key protections for native fish species will remain in place. Area-specific regulations, including gear restrictions, catch-and-release requirements for certain species, and limits designed to reduce the spread of non-native fish, will continue where necessary to support long-term ecosystem health.

Anglers are responsible for following all applicable California fishing regulations, including licensing requirements, seasonal guidelines for gear and catch limits, and species-specific protections. Artificial lures with barbless hooks are required in Yosemite Valley, South Fork Merced River, and the Tuolumne River including all tributary streams. Rainbow trout are catch and release only for Yosemite Valley and south fork Merced River. These protections are in place all-year.

Visit our fishing page (www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/fishing.htm) for more information.

Yosemite National Park does not allow hunting, and that policy remains unchanged.