Month: October 2005

  • End of the Month Poll Results and a New Poll

    Well I let this poll run a bit long because I was having a hard time keeping track where I started it and putting up a new one at the end of the month seemed a logical idea. The new poll is already up in the far right hand column and this month it’s a…

  • Happy Birthday Yosemite Blog!!!

    Happy Birthday to Yosemite Blog!! One year ago this week I began writing Yosemite Blog. Thank you everyone for the great feedback, the cool friends I’ve made, and all the great stuff you send me.

  • Some Changes Have Occurred Overnight

    To coincide with the one year birthday of Yosemite Blog I’ve instituted some changes. If you’re reading this on the site you will have already noticed the new look. If you haven’t been to the site I urge you go check it out now. I switched the software that runs Yosemite Blog from MovableType to…

  • Yosemite Gets 5″ of Early Season Snow Forcing Closure of Glacier and Tioga Roads

    I noted yesterday that I was watching it snow at Glacier Point on the Yosemite Association webcam well the snow accumulation was enough that it forced the closure of the Glacier Point and Tioga Roads. AP : About five inches of snow has forced the closure of several roads in Yosemite National Park, at least…

  • An Evening of Super Natural Fun in Yosemite

    Daily Report – Yosemite National Park: The Park Interpretive Staff will be hosting an evening of “super natural” fun for the whole family from 6:30pm – 9:00pm at the Happy Isles Nature Center this Saturday, October 29th. There will be arts and crafts, “Investigation Stations” on owls, bats, insects and night animals as well as…

  • This Just In: It’s Snowing.

    Just checked the Sentinel webcam. It’s snowing at Glacier Point in Yosemite.

  • Rockfall Sends Dozens Fleeing

    News Release – Yosemite National Park: A rockfall occurred in Yosemite National Park at approximately 3:45pm on October 25, 2005 near Curry Village in eastern Yosemite Valley. No damage or injuries were reported from falling rocks. Park officials estimate the rock release to be approximately 20 tons, which fell from about 800 feet above the…

  • Mist and John Muir Trail Close Temporarily While Repair Work Gets Underway

    “Trail Closure and delay: Due to blasting at the fishery’s dam above Happy Isles on Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27, 2005, the Muir Trail will be closed between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Mist trail will have controlled foot traffic at the same time, delays can be up to 1-hour in duration.…

  • Fall Colors

    PA230007 Originally uploaded by Ambitious Wench. Edie’s captured some great fall colors in Yosemite. The cool nights and cool, sunny days causes increased production of sugar in the trees making the leaves the beautiful colors you see. Edie’s got some great pictures. Be sure to check out her stuff on flickr.com. Just click on the…

  • Mt. Dana

    mtDanaView Originally uploaded by jimzog. Jim Herzog took this great shot of Mount Dana and it’s reflection. Nice work, Jim.