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Tioga & Glacier Point Roads Closed for the Winter
The Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road are closed due to snow. You can check on current road conditions and chain restrictions by calling 209/372-0200 (press 1 then 1). More »
Community Resources
Yosemite structural firefighters break a window to vent a house during a training in March, 2009. Fire Preparedness and Prevention There are six Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) communities in Yosemite National Park: Foresta, Hodgdon Meadow, Yosemite West, Yosemite Valley, El Portal, and Wawona. Yosemite Fire provides structure protection in each of these communities and throughout the park. Community Wildfire Protection Plans Foresta Yosemite West The reduction of hazardous amounts of wildland fuels in, and adjacent to, these communities is a central focus of the fire management program. Each year, Yosemite's Fire Marshal and Fire Prevention Specialists perform inspections on properties in Yosemite National Park. Please refer to the guidelines below for information on property clearance standards and to view a blank inspection form.
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Did You Know?
That Yosemite National Park has a sister park in Chile? Parque Nacional Torres del Paine is located among the breath taking scenery of Patagonian Chile. Both parks feature remarkable geology, hydrology, flora and fauna--together the staff of both parks work together to share best practices and care for these landscapes so generations of visitors can revel in their stunning beauty.