Month: April 2008

  • Photo of the Day: Nevada Falls by Brian Helfrich

    Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from Brian who contributes to Yosemite Blog from time to time. It’s a great shot of the top of Nevada Falls. I’m tempted to ask if you were behind the safety railing but…I don’t want to know. Great photo Brian. Photo by Brian Helfrich via Flickr.

  • Rescue training video

    I called in sick the other day and went to Nevada Falls. On the way up, I stumbled onto this YOSAR training at the bridge below Vernal Falls. Link to video (one minute and forty-six seconds) Link to Friends of YOSAR (Yosemite Search and Rescue) Photo by Brian Helfrich

  • Photo of the Day: One Tree by John (aka Surfwax on Flickr)

    Today’s Photo of the Day is a really cool shot of Upper Yosemite Falls at dawn. I’m not sure entirely what it is about this photo but looking at it makes me feel cold. Great shot John. Photo by John (aka Surfwax on Flickr) via Flickr.

  • Yosemite Programs to Get Big Push in Funds

    Yosemite and 75 other national parks have been singled out to be part of a program in which private donations to the parks are matched by federal funds (kind of like a 401k for national parks). FresnoBee.com: Updates: Yosemite wins big in public/private funding plan: “Yosemite National Park benefits more than most. The park%u2019s famous…

  • A Night at the Yosemite Bug

    I’m always looking for ways to help make visitors experiences in Yosemite into the best it can possibly be. That’s why today we’re beginning a new series of articles on Where to stay in Yosemite. The first installment is a very nice review of the Yosemite Bug called “A Night at the Yosemite Bug” written…

  • Snowshoeing in Yosemite: Dewey Point – Random Curiosity

    Here’s a great story David, one of the regulars around here, blogged about his recent trip to Yosemite to get one last snowshoe trip in before Badger Pass closed for the season. I’ll let David take it from here. Be sure to head over to his blog and his Flickr photo stream to read the…

  • Video: Look What the Bug Has to Offer

    One of my friends from work was telling me about her recent stay at the Yosemite Bug resort (just outside Mariposa) and what a great time she had. Out of the blue I came across this video on Youtube of the resort. Pretty nice looking place.

  • Into the Wild, With Child

    We have 2 kids and I can remember the first time we took our son to Yosemite for an overnight trip. We weren’t as apprehensive as some because we’re very experienced in the outdoors but, there was still a little anxiety. Here’s a blog post from a mother about her recent trip to Yosemite to…

  • Photo of the Day: Yosemite by Michael Renfrow

    Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful black and white from Michael Renfrow. Micheal’s photos are incredible so be sure to browse his Flickr stream and see some of the other awesome shots he’s taken. Very nice Michael. Photo by Michael Renfrow via Flickr.

  • Caltrans Plans to Replace Ferguson Slide Bridges on 140

    The issue of the Ferguson Rockslide may finally come to rest as Caltrans is ready to install a more permanent solution around the slide that will allow vehicles up to 45 feet long to begin using Highway 140 from Mariposa into Yosemite again. abc30.com: “Tuesday morning Caltrans officials announced plans to replace the temporary bridges…