Archive for September, 2009

Scars of Fires Past

Scars of Fires Past

September 15, 2009 | Comments (0)

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

@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-09-14

September 14, 2009 | Comments (0)

@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

Tomorrow’s Forecast for Yosemite National Park – 9-14-09

September 14, 2009 | Comments (0)

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

Photo of the Day: Sky of Fire by Lassi Kurkijärvi

September 14, 2009 | Comments (0)

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.

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Yosemite Featured on New Quarter

Yosemite Featured on New Quarter

September 14, 2009 | Comments (0)

California’s quarter depicts naturalist and conservationist John Muir admiring Yosemite Valley’s monolithic granite headwall known as “Half Dome” and also contains a soaring California condor. The coin bears the inscriptions “California,” “John Muir,” “Yosemite Valley” and “1850″.Photo courtesy theUS50.com. Although it is already prominitely featured on the California state commemorative quarter, Yosemite will again be [...]

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High Sierra Camp Applications Now Available

High Sierra Camp Applications Now Available

September 14, 2009 | Comments (1)

Tent cabins at the High Sierra Camps offer shelter from the wind and rain without having to lug a heavy tent yourself. Photo by Steve Ryan. If you’ve been thinking about spending the night at one of the High Sierra Camps you’re in luck, applications for Summer 2010 lottery will be accepted online until November [...]

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Catch the Ken Burns Special Early in Yosemite

Catch the Ken Burns Special Early in Yosemite

September 14, 2009 | Comments (0)

If you’re a local or even happen to be in the park but want to tear yourself away from the beauty of Yosemite, the El Portal School will host a preview of The National Parks: America’s Best Idea by Ken Burns on Thursday, September 24, at 11 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. The public is [...]

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Get the Book Before the Movie

Get the Book Before the Movie

September 14, 2009 | Comments (0)

As a kid I was never one to wait for the movie. In fact, as soon as I heard they were making a movie I’d go out and buy the $5 paperback at the local grocery store then read it cover to cover in one sitting. That explains why I was so excited by today’s [...]

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Delays Along on the Tioga Road

Delays Along on the Tioga Road

September 14, 2009 | Comments (0)

If you’re headed up the Tioga Road expect delays from Gin Flat to White Wolf as forestry crews remove hazardous trees along the roadway. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in the construction zone with delays up to 10 minutes.

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