A hike up to Sentinel Dome rewards people with great views of the landscape around them.
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
The fire has grown 311 acres since yesterday morning and is now 30% contained. The fire continues to move slowly north and northeast into the 2017 Empire Fire footprint, where rocky terrain and natural barriers are helping slow its spread.
The fire grew 240 acres since yesterday morning. Containment has increased to 28%. The fire is moving north and northeast in the old 2017 Empire Fire footprint and is inside the Yosemite Wilderness. Crews are building and widening fire lines near Bridalveil Creek, Empire Meadows and Horse Ridge.
The fire grew 228 acres since yesterday morning. It is 17% contained. Crews are building and widening fire lines near Bridalveil Creek, Empire Meadows and Horse Ridge. No roads, buildings or utilities are under immediate threat.
The Dome Fire increased 194 acres from yesterday. Wildland firefighters made progress connecting handlines to the Bridalveil Creek trail system and 2017 Empire Fire footprint and are continuing to place contingency lines off of Glacier Point Road.