Month: December 2007

  • Like a Ghost from the Past

    A.J. Morris over at the Public Domain Photoblog posted this really cool photochrom from the early 1900’s. Judging from the angle it was taken at Artists Point along the old road from Mariposa. You could try to get the same shot today but unfortunately trees have did what trees do and now block the view…

  • Badger Pass: Status report.

    While it might have been a quiet week in Yosemite Valley, it seems that there’s been some work going on up at Badger Pass Ski Resort. Work crews have been cleaning and setting up the gear. Today we had our general training, and yours truly found herself on a set of Nordic (X-country) skis for…

  • Tioga and Glacier Point Roads Close for Season

    Well it’s that time again. Recent snow and rain have turned to ice blanketing the Sierra and that means the closure of the Tioga and Glacier Point Roads. NPS: Heavy snow and ice from the recent storm have closed the Tioga Road, the Glacier Point Road, and the Mariposa Grove for the winter season. These…

  • Bracebridge Still Highlight of Winter Events in Yosemite

    The historic Bracebridge dinner is as much a part of Yosemite as the granite monoliths that surround the Valley, now changes from Delaware North Company are making the event that seemed almost impossible to get tickets for much less exclusive. San Jose Mercury News: “For many years, it was nearly impossible to obtain tickets to…

  • News from Yosemite Valley

    Well, it’s been a quiet week in Yosemite Valley. Winter has finally arrived with a paltry hostess gift of a dusting of snow. The mood in the valley prior to winter’s arrival has been one of anticipation, a collective holding of breaths. Will we get enough snow to open Badger Pass on time? There’s a…

  • The John Muir Trail

    It runs 211 miles and goes from the Happy Isles trailhead in Yosemite Valley, south to the summit of Mt. Whitney. For a lot of the Half Dome hike, you are on the John Muir Trail . Building the trail took from 1915 until 1938.  It was started just after John Muir’s death in 1914.…

  • Road access limited this coming Sunday night.

    If you visit Yosemite this weekend, plan your departure with the following information; You will not be able to leave the valley via either 140 or 120 from 10PM Sunday until 6AM Monday morning due to roadwork west of Pohono Bridge.

  • More Snow Means More Winter Closings

    Snow and winter weather is officially signaling the beginning of winter which means some services will be closing until next spring. Currently the Mariposa Grove Gift Shop is now closed for the season. Also, the RV sanitary dump at Wawona is closed for the season. If you should need to use the RV dump station…

  • Snow! Bon Hiver, everybody.

    Just returned from shopping via Oakhurst, and was told at the gate that chains must be carried, and would be required further up the road. Sure enough, snow at Chinquapin! Woo! Bon Hiver, everybody.

  • Photo of the Day: Fog by Brian (aka Rivermusic on Flickr)

    Brian took this really cool shot of fog hanging round the lip of the Valley. I think the colors and tones are awesome. Nice shot Brian. Photo by Brian (aka Rivermusic on Flickr) via Flickr. Technorati Tags: outdoors, photo of the day, Photography, yosemite