Yosemite 2021

[Drunk Monk]

On July 30th and 31st, lightning caused 10 wildfires in Yosemite National Park. One of these fires is the Tiltill Fire. This fire is being suppressed. This fire is located in Tiltill Valley, North of Hetch Hetchy.

This fire may be visible from numerous vantage points throughout the park, including Tioga Road and other high-country viewpoints. It also may be visible from points West outside the Park. Smoke will also be present from other regional fires in California through out parts of Yosemite NP.
Air Quality Conditions for Yosemite National Park can be found at: www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/aqmonitoring
 
Yosemite National Park is a fire-adapted ecosystem. The strategy for all fires is to provide for the safety of employees and public, as well as protect natural and cultural resources. Currently there are no threats to infrastructure. But there are Trail closures in the fire area. See the Article tab on this fire.

The 2nd day of our trek is fire and ash.