What Is the Government Shutdown Doing to Yosemite? | KQED

Impact of Government Shutdown on Yosemite

During the government shutdown, visitors and workers have reported instances of unpermitted activities in Yosemite National Park.

A recent visitor, Sean Jennings from Santa Rosa, expressed shock at the large number of people in the park, stating:

“There were people everywhere,”
despite visiting on a weekday.

Jennings had planned a trip to the park with his daughter, Sugar, and had reserved a night's stay at Porcupine Flats campground near Tioga Pass.

Author's summary: Yosemite faces unpermitted activities during shutdown.

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KQED KQED — 2025-10-17

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