The pedestrian bridge across Yosemite Creek has long been popular with visitors as millions of feet trample across it each year but when time finally took it’s toll on the bridge the Yosemite Association stepped up to the plate to donate the funds necessary to give the bridge new life. MyMotherLode.com: “‘The decision to get [...]
Today’s Photo of the Day was sent in by Greg Grothaus from his recent trip to Yosemite. Beautiful shot. Thanks for sending it in Greg. Greg also did a short write-up of his trip to Yosemite and his hike to Sentinel Dome over on his blog. Check it out: http://gregable.com/2007/10/sentinel-dome-jeffrey-pine-in-yosemite.html Photo by Greg Grothaus. Technorati [...]
Badger Pass is the oldest ski and snowboard facility in California but when rumors began circulating last year of the resorts closure frequent visitors and staff became concerned. No worries though. Badger Pass isn’t going anywhere in the near future. Modesto Bee: “Rumors circulated throughout the ski industry last season about the possibility that Badger, [...]
It’s December so that means it’s time for a new poll! You know how this works. Simply scroll over to the sidebar below the beautiful photos people are posting on Flickr of Yosemite, click the box next to your selection and hit submit. Pretty easy. This months question pertains to the recent court case about [...]
Jack Fire Location: 0.5 miles north of Wawona, near Yosemite’s South Entrance Acres burned: about 867 Containment: 60 Percent Fire started: 10/29/07 Cause: Lightning Resources committed: 49 total, including NPS and USFS resources The Jack Fire is currently over 867 acres and growing approximately 10-20 acres per day. The hand line constructed north of Wawaona [...]
I was lucky enough to have a link to the audio recording (Thanks Jack!) made inside the court room during the arguments and questions at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals hearing regarding the Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan. Rick Deutsch was nice enough to do a copious write up and post [...]
Marlynn wrote in to ask: “My family and I are planning to visit Yosemite between Christmas and New Years, what can I expect? Is it crowded? How is the weather?” Sorry Marlynn. If you’re looking for solitude to unwind after shopping and the mad Christmas rush you won’t find it in Yosemite. I could not [...]
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