Yosemite Valley in April. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)You'll need a reservation to drive into Yosemite National Park by day this summer, even if you're not spending the night. Last summer, when there was no reservation requirement, many days included thick traffic and full parking lots. Read more:'Like sitting on the 101 in L.A.': Yosemite visitors wait in line for hours to enter parkThe new "Peaks Hours Plus" pilot program, which carries a $2 reservation fee, is intended to ease such conditions, especially in popular Yosemite Valley. Read more:One of the best hikes in Yosemite is in this hidden valley of waterfallsEven before spring, some park visitors will encounter another reservation requirement.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 14, 2023 10:05 UTC