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    Yosemite

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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 »

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Educators, make an adventure out of learning. Join us in Yosemite for amazing education programs, self-guided visits, or other opportunities to engage your senses and intrigue your students.

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Did You Know?

Upper Yosemite Fall with spring runoff

Yosemite Falls is fed mostly by snowmelt.  Peak flow usually happens in late May, but by August, Yosemite Falls is often dry.  It begins flowing again a few months later, after winter snows arrive.