Category: Local
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In Remembrance of Nic Fiore
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Nic Fiore. He was a part of everything that makes Yosemite great and he will be sorely missed. Nic passed away at age 88 in Fresno earlier this week. He is survived by two daughters, eight grandchildren and five brothers and sisters. A memorial service in…
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Dick Ewart Receives Barry Hance Memorial Award
Acting Yosemite Superintendent Dave Uberuaga announced today that Dick Ewart is the recipient of the 2009 Barry Hance Memorial Award. Ewart, a Yosemite National Park Ranger, received the award at an all employee meeting today attended by approximately 300 people, including several past Barry Hance Award recipients. The award is named in honor of Barry…
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Looking for Something to Do Tomorrow? Come to the Ansel Adams Gallery
Mike Osborne will be signing his new book Granite, Water, and Light:The Waterfalls of Yosemite Valley at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Village from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 5th.
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5th Annual Yosemite Facelift September 24th – 28th
As the summer comes to a close the Yosemite Climbing Association will be hosting the 5th Annual Facelift. The five day, volunteer clean-up will take place September 24th – 28th starting daily at 8am with a daily closing time at 5pm. Event coordiantors will be staging in front of the Valley Visitor Center. All volunteers…
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Superintendent Tollefson Stepping Down to Join Yosemite Fund
Mike Tollefson who has been the Superintendent of Yosemite for the last 6 years is stepping down to become president of the Yosemite Fund, a nonprofit agency that raises money for the park. Tollefson has been the instrumental force in accomplishing a number of the improvements you see in the park and will be a…
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The History and Mystery of Bower Cave
If you’ve ever read John Muir’s writings about his summers spent in the Sierra and the wonderful adventures he had then you’re probably familiar with the name Bower Cave. But what ever happened to Bower Cave? I’ve lived in this area my entire life and I’ve only heard faint reminiscing whispers of it. Did it…
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Crane Flat Fire Lookout Closed for Repairs
Not many visitors know that you can visit the fire lookout at Crane Flat but from July 28 to September 5th the station will be closed for renovation of the historic structure. Don’t worry though, as soon as repairs are completed you’ll be able to go check out a piece of history.
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NPS Open House Slated for July 30
On Wednesday, July 30, 2008 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, the National Park Service will be holding an open house at the Visitors Center Auditorium in Yosemite Valley. Visitors are invited to: Talk to park staff and listen to presentations given throughout the day Review newly released documents and reports Submit comments on proposed projects and…
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Something to Do this Summer in Tuolumne Meadows
One of the coolest things about staying in Tuolumne Meadows is some of the great programs that take place at the Parsons Lodge (by Soda Springs). The 2008 Parsons Memorial Lodge Summer Series was just announced and it looks like an awesome schedule this year. All programs, unless otherwise noted, begin at 2 pm and…
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TV’s Survivor Man Makes a Go At Surviving Just Outside Yosemite
Guess who’s up in the Sierra just outside Yosemite filming an episode of hit hit TV series Survivor Man. That’s right, it’s none other than the Survivor Man himself, Les Stroud. So far Les has been just outside Oakhurst in the same general area a SAR took place this winter “surviving”. According to his blog…