Month: November 2004
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Two Bear Cubs: A Miwok Legend
The San Souci’s are well known in the childrens literature circles for their wonderful stories and colorful, vibrant artwork that really bring stories to life. Two Bear Cubs is an adaptation of a Southern Sierra Miwok legend as to the creation of El Capitan (Tu-tok-a-nu-la). In the book two bear cubs stray from their mother…
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Snowshoe Trails of Yosemite and the High Sierra
Book Description: “Yosemite is one of the great natural wonders of the world but much of it has been relatively inaccessible when snow covers the ground. Now, author Michael C. White opens up a whole world of possibilities. For those folks willing to travel under their own power, a new playground exists. Like his best-selling…
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Weekend Weather Forecast
Friday: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Expect to find snow on 120 and 41 around 5500 feet. Saturday: Partly cloudy. Sunday: Partly cloudy. Be sure to check the weather before heading out as conditions can change very quickly in the mountains during the winter months. Always carry chains.
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Yosemite Weather Warning
Snow Advisory From 9 Pm Tonight Until 9 Am Thursday
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Columbia State Historic Park: Hidden Jewel of the Gold Country
Just a little north of Yosemite, tucked among the picturesque and historic foothills lies one of California’s hidden gems, Columbia State Historic Park. Once known as the “Gem of the South Mines”, Columbia is a town frozen in time. Columbia provides a first-hand look into life into California at the peak of the gold rush…
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100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park by Marc J. Soares
Amazon review: “Your guide to the best assortment of family walks, day hikes, overnighters, weekend trips, and backpacking adventures that Yosemite National Park has to offer! 100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park includes Yosemite Valley (Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan), Tuolumne Meadows (great for peak bagging), Hetch Hechy Reservoir (excellent, less trafficked trails above…
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The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite by Michael Frye
One of the quintessential books for travelers going to Yosemite, The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite leads readers through the park and surrounding environs all the while providing valuable lessons and tips into the art of photography. Michael Frye’s stunning photography brings the book to life while showing Yosemite at it’s finest from Valley floor to…
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Michael Frye Joins Photography Walk
Michael Frye, author of one of my favorite books, The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite , is scheduled to join a photography walk on November 27th. The walk takes 2+ hours and begins at 9:00am, departing from the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley, conditions permitting.
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Road Closures
Highway 120: Highway 120 from Crane Flat to 5 miles west of Lee Vining is closed for the winter due to snow. Glacier Point Road: The road to Glacier Point is currently closed due to snow. Hetch Hetchy Road: The Hetch Hetchy Road is currently closed. Mariposa Grove Road: The Mariposa Grove Road is currently…
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Winter is Here and It’s Time to Chain Up
With winter in full swing in the Sierra and Mother Nature dumping snow at the higher elevations it’s a good time to point out that you’re required by law to carry tirechains in your vehicle at all times when entering Yosemite National Park and should know how to use them. The State of California Department…