Month: June 2009
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Hikers Falls and Dies on Half Dome
A man fell to his death Saturday while attempting to climb to the top of Half Dome using the popular cables route. Conditions were reported to be wet and slippery from recent rain and hail that may have contributed to the mans death. Thirty other hikers on Half Dome were escorted down after the mans…
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Cyclist Killed After Colliding with Car
A 52 year old cyclist died recently after colliding with a car. National Parks Traveler: Visitors are coming into the valley via the two-lane Southside Drive, a one-way road, while others are leaving via the two-lane Northside Drive, also a one-way road. Delivery trucks and buses also are negotiating these roads, while pedestrians and cyclists…
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Photo of the Day: Glacier Point view, Yosemite National Park by Gary Denham
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot of Half Dome, the High Sierra, Nevada Fall and Little Yosemite Valley from Gary Denham. This is exactly the type of beautiful shot that makes me think Glacier Point is one of the most awesome places in the park to shoot at sunset. Beautiful shot, Gary.…
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Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Opens
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge and Stables have opened for the season. If you’re interested in making a reservation you can reach them at 1-209-372-8427.
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There’s Still Gold in Them Thar’ Hills
Many people may think the California Gold Rush ended in the 1850’s when prospectors gave up mining and turned to farming and other pursuits but they’d be wrong. California still has plenty of gold, if you know where to look. Union Democrat: About six miles outside of Columbia, where the old Gold Rush is mimicked,…
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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.