Month: July 2005

Well the voting is over and 66% of you think Hetch Hetchy should be restored while a strong 32% feel it’s better left the way it is. ‘Thank you’ to everyone who voted. A new question should be up shortly. Technorati Tags: Hetch Hetchy, yosemite

One of the more awesome books I’ve come across on Yosemite in a long time, The Yosemite is John Muir’s classic book about Yosemite and his adventures within the park coupled with the fantastic photography of Galen Rowell. Galen’s pictures truly bring the book to life and add a magical touch to really draw you…

Headed up to Yosemite today to celebrate the 4th of July? Then there are two things you should know: 1) Fireworks aren’t allowed in the park or the surrounding counties, 2) it’s gonna be hot. Highs are expected to be around 91 at 5,000 feet. Have a great 4th of July! Technorati Tags: yosemite

Well, I can tell by all the bangs, whistles and pops that it’s now officially the 4th of July and I’d just like to wish everyone a happy 4th of July. Please keep all appendages in their proper place. No missing fingers come Tuesday.

Merced Sun Star: “Anyone going to Yosemite National Park this weekend should go early or late, or think twice about going at all. A heavy, slow melting snow pack has drawn large crowds to Yosemite during the past couple months — as many as 17,000 per day, causing long waits at park entrances and bumper-to-bumper…