NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 28, 2026Hillsborough
Trump administration considers land swap involving Yosemite National Park
The Trump administration is evaluating a proposal to exchange a portion of Yosemite National Park land with a private landowner. The National Park Service indicates the swap is intended to provide the private landowner with access to a park service road.
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The proposal involves the potential transfer of federal public land to a private entity, which would change the ownership and public access status of that specific park area.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration is reviewing a land swap proposal involving Yosemite National Park.
- The proposal was detailed in a document submitted to Congress.
- The National Park Service is the agency managing the request.
- The objective of the swap is to connect a private landowner's property to a park service road.
Who's Mentioned
organizationThe Hill“The news outlet that obtained the document.”organizationNational Park Service“The federal agency managing the park and submitting the document to Congress.”locationYosemite National Park“The federal park land subject to the proposed swap.”organizationCongress“The legislative body to which the document was submitted.”organizationTrump administration“The executive branch entity considering the land swap.”