Month: June 2010
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Speaking of “control” burns…
What happens when a “controlled” burn gets out of hand? Read more.
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Photo of the Day: Controlled Burn by Edie Howe
A controlled burn in Yosemite Valley makes for a rare and beautiful night time shot. Photo by Edie Howe.
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Tour Buses Cited for Safety Violations
Over a period of five days of inspections, Yosemite Law Enforcement Rangers, CHP Patrol Officers, and Commercial Carrier Safety Inspectors examined 153 commercial buses.
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Skiing In June
If you were wondering how much snow we had this winter then this video should give you a pretty good idea. There’s still a lot of snow but a lot of rocks and dirt are visible too. The stream hazard at the end is awesome. Streams and skis don’t mix, by the way. Video by…
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New Quota System Makes for Longer Lines on Weekdays to Climb Half Dome
Day hikers wait in line to climb the popular cables to the top of Half Dome on a Thursday morning. Photo by Matt Montagne.
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Moonrise, Sentinel Dome by Edie Howe
Boulders on Sentinel Dome watch the moon rise. Photo by Edie Howe.
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June Moonbow by Edie Howe
Last night there were over 200 people on the bridge at Lower Yosemite Falls, enjoying this spectacular moonbow. Photo by Edie Howe.
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Thunderstorms Warning Issued for Yosemite Area
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for the areas north of Kings Canyon warning of possible thunderstorm and heavy rain danger. AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE OVER CENTRAL CALIFORNIA WILL BRING A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TO THE SIERRA NEVADA THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THERE IS ENOUGH MOISTURE…
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BREAKING NEWS: Arsonist May Be Stalking Communities Around Yosemite
A series of suspicious fires in the communities surrounding Yosemite may have been the work of an arsonist. Residents and visitors are being asked to keep a look out for any suspicious activity in the Oakhurst-Mariposa area and report any fires immediately. The grass covering the foothills surrounding Yosemite has benefitted greatly by the wet…
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Photo of the Day: Yosemite Panorama by Shailendra Dhanoa
I got into photography way back in the days before digital (I have the boxes full of slides and prints to prove it) and having a background in graphic media I’ve developed a pretty good eye for picking great photos. Today’s Photo of the Day by Shailendra Dhanoa is a truly great photo. It’s got…