Vast majority of Yosemite not affected by Rim Fire for Labor Day weekend
The vast majority of hiking trails and services in Yosemite National Park are not affected by the Rim Fire, which is located approximately 20 miles from Yosemite Valley. The Big Oak Flat north entrance/Highway 120 west remains closed while work continues on the Rim Fire. Highways 41, 140, and 120 from the east (Tioga Road) […]
More roads are closing to Yosemite visitors due to Rim Fire
Most of Yosemite National Park is not affected by the fire and is relatively smoke-free. The northern part of the park, including some areas along the Tioga Road, has some smoke. Conditions may change if winds shift. However: The Big Oak Flat Road (the continuation of Highway 120 inside Yosemite) and Highway 120 west of […]
Longtime Sierra visitors mourn loss of popular family camp from Rim Fire
The rapidly growing Rim Fire burning through the Sierra engulfed the Berkeley Tuolumne Family Camp on Sunday, which hosted generations of Berkeleyans and their friends since 1922. Officials from the U.S. Forest Service confirmed this morning that most structures on site have burned. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s department sent deputies to personally inspect the site […]
Yosemite evacuates White Wolf as a precaution due to Rim Fire
Yosemite National Park is open, and only a small section of the park, in wilderness, is impacted. The valley floor, and most of the park is unaffected by the fire, and is essentially smoke free. This morning’s report from White Wolf was perfect clear blue skies. Visitor safety is our top priority. While the fire […]
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