Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
Current Alerts
- InformationYosemite Traffic Updates
When the park is very busy, you can get updates on current traffic conditions in Yosemite by texting ynptraffic to 333111.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Evening Program (Crane Flat)Sun Aug 23 2026The Crane Flat Campground is located about 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley.
- Bear Talk at The Redwoods (Wawona)Sun Aug 23 2026The Redwoods is located on Chilnualna Falls Rd in Wawona, about an hour from Yosemite Valley.
- Evening Programs (Yosemite Valley)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet at the Curry Village Amphitheater (use shuttle stop 14 or 19.)
- Ranger Talk: Welcome to Tuolumne! (Tuolumne Meadows)Sun Aug 23 2026Tuolumne Meadows is located on Tioga Road, about 1.5 hours from Yosemite Valley.
- Guided Nature Walk (Yosemite Valley)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet at The Ahwahnee Hotel on the back lawn. (Limited parking at The Ahwahnee—use shuttle stop 3 or walk 15 minutes from Yosemite Village Parking.)
- Family Ranger Talk (Yosemite Valley)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet outside the welcome center, located next to Yosemite Village Parking. Use Shuttle Stops 1, 2, or 4.
- Jr. Ranger Discovery Table (Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias)Sun Aug 23 2026The Tuolumne Grove is located near Crane Flat, about 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley. From Big Oak Flat Road, turn onto Tioga Road. Drive less than a mile to the parking area and trailhead for the Tuolumne Grove.
- Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Tour (Yosemite Valley)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet at The Ahwahnee hotel, on the back lawn. (Limited parking at The Ahwahnee—use shuttle stop 3 or walk 15 minutes from Yosemite Village Parking.)
- Wee Wild Ones (Yosemite Valley)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet at the Curry Village Amphitheater (use shuttle stop 14 or 19.)
- Climber Coffee (Tuolumne Meadows)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet outside the Tuolumne Meadows Store. Tuolumne Meadows is located on Tioga Road, about 1.5 hours from Yosemite Valley.
- Coffee with a Ranger (Wawona)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet at Pine Tree Market in Wawona, located on Chilnualna Falls Rd. Wawona is located one hour south of Yosemite Valley.
- Kids' Open Art Studio (Happy Isles Art & Nature Center)Sun Aug 23 2026Happy Isles Art & Nature Center is located near Shuttle Stop 16 in Yosemite Valley. The nearest parking is at Curry Village.
- Yosemite After Dark (Yosemite Valley)Sun Aug 23 2026Meetup location provided upon registration.
- Jr. Ranger Walk (Yosemite Valley)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet outside the welcome center, located next to Yosemite Village Parking. Use Shuttle Stops 1, 2, or 4.
- Ranger Walk (Yosemite Valley)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet in front of the Welcome Center, located next to Yosemite Village Parking or shuttle stops 1/2/4.
- Ranger Walk: Wild About Bears (Yosemite Valley)Sun Aug 23 2026Meet in front of the Welcome Center, located next to Yosemite Village Parking or shuttle stops 1/2/4.
- Explore Yosemite's Night Sky (Yosemite Valley)Sun Aug 23 2026Meeting location provided upon registration.
- Junior Ranger Talk (Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias)Sun Aug 23 2026Park at the Welcome Plaza, near Yosemite's South Entrance. Take a free shuttle to the Arrival Area, two miles up the Mariposa Grove Road from the parking area. (ONLY vehicles with a disability placard may drive to the Arrival Area.) Visitors to the grove may also hike two miles from the parking area to the Arrival Area on the Washburn Trail. Pets are not allowed on shuttles or anywhere in the Mariposa Grove.
- Nature Walk (Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias)Sun Aug 23 2026Park at the Welcome Plaza, near Yosemite's South Entrance. Take a free shuttle to the Arrival Area, two miles up the Mariposa Grove Road from the parking area. (ONLY vehicles with a disability placard may drive to the Arrival Area.) Visitors to the grove may also hike two miles from the parking area to the Arrival Area on the Washburn Trail. Pets are not allowed on shuttles or anywhere in the Mariposa Grove.
- Yosemite Valley Sunset WalkSun Aug 23 2026Meeting location provided upon registration.