Day: June 11, 2009
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Photo of the Day: IMGP8450 by Jesus Sousa
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot from Jesus Sousa of Bridalveil Fall dropping away into the mist. It totally makes me feel like it was taken in Central America rather than Central California. Awesome shot, Jesus. Be sure to check out Jesus’ pictures on Flickr. He’s got some really awesome shots of…
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A Little Smokey But It’s Ok
If you smell burning grass or see smoke in the air don’t be alarmed. Fire crews are burning grass and vegetation in the El Portal area to help eliminate fuel that could cause a major fire. The burn is part of an ongoing project to remove fuels around the park and is scheduled to begin…
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Yosemite Busses Pulled for Being Unsafe
During a random inspection of Yosemite National Park buses 15 out of the 24 buses operating within the park were cited for unsafe operation and 2 were taken out of service. NPS: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and the National Park Service (NPS) held a…
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Video: The Ahwahnee
Here’s a great view inside the Ahwahnee from over on Youtube. Personally I “would” like to stay there one day but it’s a little too pampered for my taste. I’m a “blanket on the ground, rock under my head” kinda guy.