Gloria Garrett called and left this message on the Yosemite Blog tip line. “Hi this is Gloria Garrett and I’m not sure if you’re the person who is responsible for picking the Photo of the Day but if you are I was calling to say thank you because you chose my picture for the May [...]
As part of a collaborative study of the Tuolumne River downstream of O’Shaughnessy Dam, the National Park Service and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission are conducting an experimental “pulse flow” release of water to simulate a typical pre-dam spring runoff condition. The Tuolumne River downstream of the dam is presently running at about 3,400 cubic [...]
The Tioga Road will be open to visitors up to all vehicles to Yosemite Creek and bicycles up to the May Lake junction. From there it’s closed except to administrative personnel. This is a good sign. It means in all likely-hood the road will open completely to visitors before Memorial Day. Hooray! Nice job guys [...]
Jason Armstrong (aka The Man in Red on Flickr) pasted this really beautiful shot of Upper Yosemite Fall and a BEAUTIFUL moonbow. Jason posted a great narrative along with his photo. Jason Armstrong: Originally I was up higher on the trail at my favorite spot but got there a little too late to see if [...]
I’m not even going to talk. I’m just going to say, “Nice shot Christopher” and let you enjoy his beautiful shot. If you enjoy this photo and would like to see more then be sure head over to Christophers web site, christopher-chan.com. Photo by Christopher Chan.
The photo contest at Yosemite Pines RV and Family Lodging has received many extraordinary submissions and they are now posted on their web site http://www.yosemitepinesrv.com/galleriesgateway.html. Amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to continue to send their photos of Yosemite National Park and the Gold Country of California as well as scenes of their vacations at [...]
Tioga Road Plowing Update for May 4: Start: 31.9 miles from Crane Flat End: 32.7 miles from Crane Flat (Spring Hill) Distance plowed: 0.8 miles Average snow depth: 3.5 feet The Glacier Point Road opened on May 5, 2009. The Mariposa Grove Road opened on April 17, 2009.
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot of a breaking storm over the Valley and Bridalveil Fall from Gloria Garrett from gloriousjourneyphotography.net. Really a beautiful shot. Nicely done, Gloria. Photo by Gloria Garrett from gloriousjourneyphotography.net.
Is it moonbow time already? I gotta remember to put this stuff on my calendar for next year. First dogwoods blooming and now moonbows. Good thing I’m on vacation next week. Merced Sun Star: At night. Near both the upper and the lower falls. With the dark blue velvety, star-studded sky above, and lots of [...]
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