The Peregrine Falcon is a fully protected species in California and a special status species in Yosemite due to its sensitivity to disturbance during the nesting season. To protect this species, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park is designating peregrine nesting cliffs as areas closed to visitor use, including climbing and slack-lining activities, until peregrine […]
Updated: Peregrine Closure 4/26/17
Closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection April 26, 2017 The peregrine falcon is a fully protected species in California and a special status species in Yosemite due to its sensitivity to disturbance during the nesting season. To protect this species, the superintendent of Yosemite National Park is designating peregrine nesting cliffs as areas closed to visitor […]
Rockfall – West of Camp 4
Between Wednesday, August 3rd and Friday, August 5th, seven significant rock fall events occurred just west of Camp 4.
Peregrine Closure Update 7/15/16
July 15th Peregrine closure update. Arch Rock and Fairview Dome have closures in effect until Aug. 1st.
Advisory: Temporary Climbing Closure
All climbing routes from and including Church Bowl east to Washington Column (Washington Column itself remains open) will be closed from Thursday sunset through Sunday afternoon.
Peregrine Closure Update 5/24/16
Updated Peregrine Falcon closures. May 24, 2016
Closure Lifted: East Buttress of Middle Cathedral
YOSAR Helicopter Hoist training will necessitate the closure of the east buttress of Middle Cathedral on Aug. 18th and 19th.
Yosemite Falls Fire
The Upper Fire is a human-caused wildland fire which started at the top of the Upper Yosemite Falls Trail on Monday, August 10.