Month: June 2011
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Meanwhile Just Across the River in Camp Sylvester
For over 80 years Camp Sylvester has provided educational and recreational camping facilities to 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, church groups, Girl and Boy Scout troops, non-profit organizations, and now your family too.
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Photo of the Day: In the Land of Giants by Okkamocha
I’m always on the lookout for new photos. I mean cmon, I’ve been writing this blog for years now and I’ve seen a gazillion photos of Yosemite. I guess that’s why I instantly liked today’s Photo of the Day.
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Free Entry June 21st. What a way to start the summer!
It’s free entry day tomorrow June 21st! What excuse are you going to tell your boss?
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Hiker Missing Near Upper Yosemite Falls
Yosemite National Park is searching for 30 year old George Penca, from Hawthorne, California. Penca, who has been missing since Friday, June 17 was last seen on the Upper Yosemite Fall trail in Yosemite Valley where he was hiking with a group of people from his church.
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Got your permit? Half Dome cables go up Wednesday, June 22nd
Don’t forget, you have to have a permit.
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Photo of the Day: Moonbow from Yosemite Falls Trail by Brian Hawkins
Moonbow!
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Tioga Pass Opening This Saturday
It’s the news everyone’s been waiting for, the Tioga Road will open for the season on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. for all vehicle traffic.
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Tenaya Lake Getting a Makeover
Picnickers, hikers and rock climbers are drawn to the lake’s picture perfect beaches, deep blue water, surrounding granite domes, and lodge pole pine forests. Its eye-catching scenery is visible from Tioga Road, which provides easy access to the lake for park visitors of all ages and abilities. However, its popularity has resulted in challenges of…
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The Sunset You Missed Tonight
Just because we’re stuck inside doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a beautiful sunset does it?
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It’s Been a Busy Week for YOSAR
The summer has just started and already Yosemite Search and Rescue teams have been busy first with a stranded climber, then a hang glider and finally a lost family pet.