These striking red plants are a common Yosemite roadside attraction in the springtime, but most park visitors are confused about what they're seeing. Is it a plant, a mushroom, or maybe a visitor from another planet? Learn about the...

In the fall of 2014, Yosemite's Deaf Services Program celebrated its 35th Anniversary with a weekend gathering. Participants shared their feelings about Yosemite using American Sign Language.

Rare birds and rarely observed behavior: mutual preening strengthens bonds between mating pairs. The largest owl in North America, the great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) is a state endangered species, and Yosemite is one of the last...

The Access Pass allows holders free entry into all national parks. This video explains who is eligible for an Access Pass and how to get one. (No audio, but transcript available.)

Each year, Yosemite National Park welcomes over four million visitors. If you are planning to visit Yosemite, plan ahead and arrive early. In summer, expect extended traffic delays and extremely limited parking. Expect delays of an hour...

The American black bear boasts a sense of smell that is seven times greater than that of a bloodhound! The yearling black bear in this video has no trouble using its keen sense of smell to detect ants, termites, or insect larvae inside...

If you thought adult marmots were cute, wait until you watch these baby marmots near Tuolumne Meadows playing together under their mother's supervision. Marmots often live in colonies or in small groups. Females give birth approximately...

A collection of video footage of Yosemite National Park. All footage is in the public domain and may be used for any purpose.

While most visitors come during the summer months, winter is a special time of year in Yosemite National Park

A moving portrait of Yosemite in Fall, a time of year when the hustle and bustle of summer can be left behind.

This animation shows the retreat of the Maclure and Lyell glaciers from 1883 to 2016. Note: There is no audio.

Learn how to request an interpreter for your visit to Yosemite.

In 2012, Yosemite had a public videophone installed at Yosemite Valley Lodge. Watch this video to learn how and where to access it. (No audio, but transcript available.

A ranger retrieves a person stranded on a boulder in the rapids below Upper Yosemite Fall.

Wawona—where the past and the present come together on a ride through time. Hop aboard Yosemite’s stage with driver “Buckshot” during a day in his life in Yosemite.

An American dipper forages in the Merced River.

While most visitors come during the summer months, winter is a special time of year in Yosemite National Park. (2:53)

Para obtener una reservación por el parque nacional Yosemite, ve a recreation.gov

Driving around Yosemite is much different than driving around the rest of California. Here are some things to remember if you are planning to explore Yosemite by car. (No audio, but transcript available.)

The 1996 Happy Isles rockfalls remains one of the most devastating rockfalls in Yosemite’s history.

The Meadow Fire spread significantly due to a wind event which occurred on September 7, 2014.Note: There is no audio

In the spring of 2006, a rockslide buried a section of Highway 140 just outside of Yosemite National Park. The slide remained highly active for many days, allowing rare views of a rockslide in motion. The rockslide has been bypassed with...

Did you know that early Chinese immigrants played an important role in shaping the Yosemite that we know today? Join Park Ranger Yenyen Chan on an exploration of this impressive and surprising history.

March 1867 - A factory accident renders 28 year old John Muir blind. He lies in a darkened room for six weeks in the hopes of regaining his vision. His sight restored, Muir vows to follow his dreams of exploration. Settling in San...