Month: September 2009
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73-Year Old Woman Charged in Big Meadow Fire Case
The Big Meadow controlled burn scorched more than 7000 acres and cost tax payers $16 million to fight. Photo by Jono Hey. 73-year old Ann Matteson lives in Foresta. August 27th she was ordered to evacuate as fire crews moved in to protect the tiny mountain community from the controlled burn that had gotten out…
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Star Bright, Star Light, First Star I See Tonight
Photo courtesy NPS. One of the things I hear from people who’ve just experienced their first night in Yosemite is, “God I can’t believe how many stars there are here!” The stars are exactly the same as where you live, we just don’t have as much light pollution drowning out their light. In fact, Tuolumne…
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Well What Do You Know (video)
Meet Bret Meldrum, he’s a Social Scientist. I know, I know, what the hell is that? Social Scientists are one of the newest branches of the NPS whose job is to find out as much as possible about who is using the park and how. Watch this great video and you may end up knowing…
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Tomorrow’s Forecast for Yosemite National Park – 9-16-09
The Weather Tomorrow should be another beautiful day. Expect plenty of sunshine with a high around 87F. Overnight lows should drop into the upper 50s, low 60s. Tuolumne Meadows can expect a mild day with a high in the mid to low 70s. Overnight lows dropping into the upper 30s to low 40s at the…
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Photo of the Day: Bucky! by Bill Head
Bill Head took this awesome picture of a fairly young buck who looks like he’s been packing on the pounds for winter. This guy better watch out or he stands a pretty good chance of ending up mounted on a wall somewhere. Deer season is just around the corner and he’s got a pretty nice…
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Not Like They Used to Be But Much Better
The Iron Door Saloon offers real food and fun and is a definite must stop in Groveland. Photo by Alessandro Vernet. Not at all like what you see in the movies, this saloon is actually really cool and definitely a place you’ll want to stop for a bite and a beer on your way through…
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Scars of Fires Past
The burn scar after the Big Meadow Fire. Photo by Rene Rivers. Rene Rivers stiched this very nice pano together of the burn scar from the Big Meadow Fire. It’s weird how the fire appears to have stayed within the boundaries of the old A-Rock Fire Scar. For best viewing be sure to check out…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-09-14
@dfoulks I haven't heard anything but that doesn't mean it didn't happen. Been out of touch of late. # @jimseybert The daily report is at http://ns.www.nps.gov.edgesuite.net/featurecontent/yose/daily.pdf in reply to jimseybert # @jimseybert I think the lodge closes toward the end of September. in reply to jimseybert # @jimseybert And I second your opinion about search…
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Tomorrow’s Forecast for Yosemite National Park – 9-14-09
The Weather If you’re planning on heading up to Yosemite you’re in luck, tomorrow should be a beautiful day. Expect plenty of sunshine with a high around 84F. Overnight lows should drop into the upper 50s, low 60s. Tuolumne Meadows can expect a mild day with a high in the mid to low 70s. Overnight…
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Photo of the Day: Sky of Fire by Lassi Kurkijärvi
Oh yes, Glacier Point is by far the best spot to watch the sun set in Yosemite. You can grab a couple ice creams, your favorite person and your camera and sit on the rocks and watch the sun turn the sky to fire. Great shot, Lassi. Photo by Lassi Kurkijärvi.