Month: September 2006

Got some free time on your hands and looking for something to do? Can you tell the difference between a warbler and a blue jay a mile away just by its call? Then here’s a great opportunity to volunteer some time and help ID some of the beautiful birds found along the Merced River. “Experienced…

Whether you’re a first time visitor to Yosemite or you’re known on sight when you enter the park, American Park Network has something for everyone. Creators of the little green guide you’re often given at the gate, American Park Network has everything ranging from geology of Yosemite, flora and fauna, history, and even a section…

Bridalveil Creek Campground and Yosemite Creek Campground have closed for the season.

The Highway 140 bypass is now open 24 hours a day to one way controlled traffic (via traffic signal). Vehicles over 28′ in length are not allowed however so you’ll still have to take your Diesel Pusher motorhome up over 41 or 120.

Here’s an interesting video from over at YouTube of a bobcat by Lower Yosemite Falls.

NPS: Bears have been active in all Valley campgrounds. Most bears are obtaining food while the visitors are around the campfire with their food far out of sight and reach. Please keep food locked up if you are not eating it! There have been car breakins at Curry Village, Housekeeping, Yosemite Lodge, Camp 4 and…

Did you know that there are 747,956 total acres or 1,169 miles of land in Yosemite National Park? Did you know that 94.5% of that is wilderness?