Ahwahnee Meadow in Yosemite National Park. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Bridalveil Fall trail remains closed to visitors in Yosemite Valley. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
A hiker on Four Mile Trail in Yosemite Valley. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Al Dueck of Fresno takes in the view of Yosemite Valley. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Park visitors along the Merced River. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Masked park rangers behind plastic shields check in visitors to Yosemite. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Rafters on the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Erin Bell serves up burgers at Base Camp Grill. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Gary Lin and his mother, May Lin, set up their tent in Upper Pines Campground. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Visitors take photos at Lower Yosemite Falls. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
