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Yosemite Officials Urge Visitors to Properly Dispose of Toilet Paper

Repeated incidents of littering with used toilet paper are damaging the park's natural beauty and posing environmental risks.

  • Park rangers discovered used toilet paper and a full roll left near Rancheria Falls.
  • Officials highlight that such littering has become a common problem in Yosemite.
  • Visitors are advised to pack out all toilet paper using sealable plastic bags.
  • Burying toilet paper is discouraged as it can resurface due to weather and animals.
  • The National Park Service emphasizes following Leave No Trace principles to protect the environment.
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