Month: December 2005

  • Winding Down on this Months Poll

    Well it’s almost the end of the month and we’re down to the wire with this months poll. Do you think the NPS should allow corporate sponsorship within Yosemite? So far, of the 28 people who have voted, 22 people feel it would spoil the beauty of Yosemite while 6 feel it would be OK…

  • More Snow on the Way

    Two words if you’re headed to Yosemite this weekend to kick off the New Year: GOT CHAINS? Snow level is expected to drop to 5,000 feet by Saturday with an expected accumulation of up to 38 inches at higher elevations. Dress warmly.

  • A Beautiful Christmas Eve

    It was a beautiful Christmas Eve in Yosemite today.

  • Merry Christmas

    halfdome #7 Originally uploaded by erin_designr. Throwing political correctness to the wind, I hope you all have a Merry Christmas. Photo by Erin Malone

  • Holidays and Christmas Bears

    With the holiday a lot of people are heading for Yosemite and there’s something you should know… Bears in Yosemite Valley do not hibernate. Please, don’t leave food in your car. Let’s make this a Merry Christmas for everyone.

  • Yosemite Lodge Holiday Hours

    If you’re headed into the park over the next week and looking to hang out at the lodge then here’s something you’ll want to know. Yosemite Lodge at the Falls – 2005 Holiday Hours of Operation December 24, 2005 – January 1, 2006 Food Court – Daily: Breakfast: 6:30 am – 11:00 am Lunch &…

  • Mom, I found a rock

    Mom, I found a rock Originally uploaded by Bridgetx3. I love the caption on this one Bridget submitted. As a parent who enjoys taking his son to Yosemite I can’t help but smile.

  • Mt Dana View

    Yosemite – Mt Dana View Originally uploaded by jimzog. Jimzog took this fantastic photo of Mt. Dan off Highway 120. Great shot!

  • Burnt Tree and El Capitain

    burnt tree and el capitain Originally uploaded by erin_designr. Here is another great shot Erin Malone also tagged on Flickr. Thanks to everyone who is sending in pictures. They’re all very good. Keep it up. If you don’t have a Flickr account you can just email me the picture directly, loyd@yosemiteblog.com Thank you all again.

  • The Devil’s Bathtub – Clothing Optional

    Scott wrote in and asked me if I knew of the location of the Devil’s Bathtub in Yosemite Valley. At the bottom of Royal Arches Cascade behind the Ahwahnee is a small pool commonly called The Devil’s Bathtub. A Google search resulted in many hits from sites listing it as a “clothing optional” swimming hole.…