Month: November 2004
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Weather for the Week of Nov. 22 – 28
Monday: Clear tonight with a low from 9 to 19 degrees. Light winds expected from the northwest after midnight around 10 mph with gusts over the ridges up to 30. Tuesday: Mostly sunny but windy with a 10-15 mph wind gusting from the north. Highs expected to reach between 39 to 49. Tuesday evening should…
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Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120) Closes Temorarily for Repairs
UnionDemocrat.com: “Parts of Big Oak Flat Road in Yosemite National Park will be closed periodically today, tomorrow and Wednesday while workers make rock slide repairs. From 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. both days, the road will be closed near its intersection with Tioga Road in the Crane Flat area and…
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Michael Frye Book Signing
Michael Frye, author of The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite will be signing books from Noon (12 pm PST) to 2 pm, Friday November 26th, in the Ansel Adams Gallery. Don’t miss this special opportunity to check out the great photographs and prints in the Gallery and speak with one of America’s premier photographers.
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Thank God for The Highwayman
Chains are as important when traveling in the mountains in winter as the close you wear to protect you from the cold. If you’re planning on making a trip to Yosemite this winter it’s not only recommended you carry chains, it’s required by law. If you live in Southern California you’re in luck though, you’re…
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Weather for the week of Nov. 15 – 21.
Monday Night. Partly cloudy. Lows at 5000 feet 27 to 36. At 8000 feet 17 to 27. Tuesday. Partly cloudy. Highs at 5000 feet 54 to 62. At 8000 feet 45 to 55. Partly cloudy Tuesday night. Lows at 5000 feet 27 to 37. At 8000 feet 17 to 27. Wednesday. Partly cloudy. Highs at…
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Yosemite National Park DVD
If you’re sitting in your office or your home longing for the beauty of Yosemite or the great outdoors but the family vacation isn’t for another 5 months yet (or if you’re looking to get a really cool gift for someone) then this DVD should be just enough to wet your appetite. Yosemite National Park…
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Removal of Hetch Hetchy Dam to Be Studied by Lawmakers
L.A. Times (registration required): “Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s resources secretary has directed his agency to study possible restoration of the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park, giving an unexpected official boost to the controversial idea of dismantling the dam that has been integral to the Bay Area’s water supply for more than 80 years. Mike…
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Judge Gives “Go-Ahead” for Yosemite Utility Project
Modbee.com: “A judge who stopped the rebuilding of Yosemite Valley utilities in July has given the green light to a large piece of the project. U.S. District Judge Anthony W. Ishii decided to allow construction of a major utilities corridor for sewage, telephone and electricity lines between Curry Village and Yosemite Lodge in Yosemite National…
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The Complete Guide to Yosemite
Packed full of facts and information, The Complete Guide to Yosemite National Park is essential for the first time visitor to Yosemite. This book has long held a place in my personal library and is one of the first books I recommend to someone visiting the park for the first time. The book has tons…
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Weekly Weather Outlook Nov. 8 – Nov. 14 2004
Weekly Weather Outlook for the week of November 8, 2004 through November 14, 2004. Monday: Cloudy with showers. Chance of snow above 7,000ft. Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Expected Highs: mid 50’s. Lows: Upper 30’s. Wednesday: Rain is expected in the lower elevations with snow about 8,000 ft and down to 7,500 ft during the night. Expected…