Yosemite

Despite “Gateway to Yosemite” being such a ubiquitous statement in Merced, I never feel like I go as often as I should. Sometimes years pass between visits, every trip delayed because of the logistical nightmare. Making sure the car is up to snuff, securing enough coffee for the drive, and a general fear of driving alongside cliffs…

This summer, the historic El Capitan Hotel announces its partnership with Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS), offering motor coach service…

In a destination as timeless as Yosemite / Mariposa County, it may seem on the surface that there wouldn’t be too much new to expect for returning…

Proud city leaders and corporate executives joined excited residents in a “virtual” ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the new El Capitan Hotel in downtown Merced on Wednesday.  A massive red ribbon surrounded the outside of the hotel with the help of special VIP guests armed with scissors to take part in the proceedings. The ribbon…

In accordance with guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local public health authorities,…

Yosemite National Park has designated several new Wildlife Protection Zones located on stretches of roadway throughout the park where bears and other…

One of the most eagerly-awaited announcements in Yosemite's recent history is now here: The name of the Ahwahnee Hotel and other beloved names, trademarks and service marks have been regained — and will be restored for use in Yosemite National Park. Those names will eventually become the sole property of the NPS, too. Now if only that…

Merced County Courthouse Museum will open “The Originals of Yosemite” exhibit on Thursday, March 7 at 5 p.m. Yosemite is our most famous…