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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Response Continues at Yosemite National Park
The recent diagnosis of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in several park visitors has prompted Yosemite National Park to scale up public health response and outreach. More »
Now in Bloom
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This page is no longer being updated. You may be able to find brief updates on the Current Conditions page. Yosemite-area Wildflower Viewing: Learn more about Yosemite's wildflower walks and common wildflower species. Examine the BLM's Merced River Canyon and the Sierra National Forest websites. California Wildflower Viewing: Time a trip to view wildflowers at nearby federal lands. Follow Death Valley and Joshua Tree national parks' wildflower watches, where color began in early February. Track flower sightings at Carrizo Plain National Monument through the Theodore Payne Foundation's wildflower hotline, covering much of Southern California through its weekly alerts in March through May. Rare Plants: Learn more at the California Native Plant Society's Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants. |
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Counting Butterflies
Scientists add up current species to compare to those of the past Read More
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Water's Flow
Thirst exists to study this precious resource Read More
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Dig into Volunteering
Remove invasive plants during weekly summer sessions Read More
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Pretty But Not Petty
Star-thistle is one of many invasive plants in Yosemite. Why are invasive plants harmful? Read More
Did You Know?
Rockfall events have helped shape many of the outstanding features along Yosemite Valley's walls, including Royal Arches, North Dome, and Half Dome. Giant talus slopes that slant away from the Valley walls accumulate debris with each rockfall event.