Archive for May, 2009

Photo of the Day: Evening Light and Brewing Storm by Lorises

Photo of the Day: Evening Light and Brewing Storm by Lorises

May 5, 2009 | Comments (0)

Today’s Photo of the Day is a truly beautiful photo from Lorises on Flickr. Gotta love it when the clouds and sun play together on the granite. Always comes out awesome. Nice work, Lorises. Photo by Lorises via Flickr..

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It’s What We Really Need

It’s What We Really Need

May 5, 2009 | Comments (9)

For years I’ve been rallying for a light/high speed rail system into Yosemite from Mariposa or Merced. It could follow the historic rail road route and be elevated to prevent accidents with wildlife, rock slides, flooding and other disasters while minimizing ecological impact. It would take the place of thousands of cars and buses that [...]

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Warm Rains Pushing Merced to Brink

Warm Rains Pushing Merced to Brink

May 5, 2009 | Comments (0)

Warm rains caused increased snowmelt this weekend pushing the Merced River in Yosemite Valley almost to flood stage. Merced Sun Star: The whirling water forced the evacuation of 71 campsites near the river, according to the National Park Service. There were no injuries reported from the high water or the evacuation. The surging river also [...]

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Photo of the Day: Dogwood by Abby Swann

Photo of the Day: Dogwood by Abby Swann

May 4, 2009 | Comments (1)

Today’s Photo of the Day will start a mad rush of photographers to Yosemite. Abby Swann took this picture of a blooming Dogwood in Yosemite last weekend. Uh huh, it’s time. Nice shot, Abby. Photo by Abby Swann.

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