Month: September 2007

  • A Little Late Wednesday Weekend Weather September 7-9

    Looks like another mild early fall weekend in store if you’re headed up to the park this weekend. Cooler temps but lots of sunshine mean keep that sunscreen handy and watch out for sudden afternoon thunderstorms.

  • Photo of the Day: Augids by Ed Hughes

    Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot of the nighttime Yosemite sky during the recent Augid meteor shower but it’s NOTHING, and I mean nothing, compared to the immeasurably beautiful photos Ed Hughes has on his website. If you’ve been looking for photographic inspiration you have to check out http://www.edhughesphoto.com/ Thanks for sending…

  • Photo of the Day: Yosemite Fire 2001 by Loyd Schutte

    I happened to be looking for a Photo of the Day when I came across this old one of mine. This was actually taken on *gasp* film. Black and white no less! There were 3 very large fires burning in and around the park on the day I shot this. Here’s another one. This one…

  • Photo of the Day: Yosemite Fall by Gabriela F

    Here’s a really cool shot I found over at Ringo of Yosemite Fall in early May. Everything is so verdant green. Great shot Gabriela. Photo by Gabriela F. via Ringo.

  • Time for a New Poll

    Ahh yes, it’s a new month and with the turning of a page on the calendar we have a new poll. This months question is: What is your favorite thing about Winter in Yosemite? No crowds Skiing Badger Pass Ice Skating at Curry Village The Bracebridge Dinner Playing in the Snow It’s perfect for taking…

  • No Gas in Yosemite

    The Crane Flat Service Station, located at the junction of the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road, will be closed September 10th through October 15th 2007 for system upgrades. No gas will be available during the renovation period so be sure to mark your calendar if you’re heading into the park and plan ahead…

  • Hetch Hetchy Switching to Winter Hours

    Starting September 4th the Hetch Hetchy entrances will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.