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Yosemite’s awesome waterfall show starting
It’s time! It’s time! Grab your camera! SF Gate: “Yosemite Valley is again being transformed into the showpiece of the world, a waterfall extravaganza. Temperatures reached the 70s last week, jump- starting spring snowmelt from a huge snowpack in the high country — and sending water chutes sailing over the canyon rims. The annual Yosemite…
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Royal Robbins Clothing Giving Away FREE Trip to Yosemite
Royal Robbins, the clothing retailer started by famed Yosemite climbing pioneer of the same name, is giving away a trip to Yosemite and you could win! Royal Robbins: “Enter to win a trip to Yosemite, courtesy of Royal Robbins. Three days and two nights of adventure in one of the world’s most inspiring scenic wonders:…
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In My Bag
In My Bag Originally uploaded by Loyd. Ok, I know it’s hard to believe this but…this is what I generally take into the field with me when photographing. There’s a wide assortment of lenses and filters to accomodate almost any situation, a notebook to record shot information as well as thoughts, a Mac and spare…
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Collectors Edition California Quarters Now Available
If you’re looking for the perfect keepsake-reminder of your visit to Yosemite then the Yosemite Association has the perfect thing for you, two California state quarters in a collectors edition package. Yosemite Association:This beautiful Yosemite keepsake consists of two uncirculated 2005 California quarters presented in a colorful tri-fold holder that includes interesting facts and Yosemite…
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Weekend Outlook: March 12th & 13th
Grab your camera, pack a picnic lunch, throw your kids in the car, and head for the hills. According to the National Weather Service, if you plan on visiting Yosemite National Park this weekend you can expect warm, beautiful, spring-like conditions with highs in the low to mid 70’s on Saturday and upper 60’s to…
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Photography101: Going Macro on Cloudy Days
Gray, cloudy, overcast days often make for less than ideal photographs of Yosemite’s great monoliths and waterfalls. That’s why when the sky clouds-up I start looking down. Why am I looking down you ask? Well, that’s where all the action is. On cloudy days the light evens out and harsh contrasts you’d normally see with…
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Park Happenings: Children’s Story Time
Yosemite is a great place to spend time with your children and what better way than taking in a story? Children’s Story Time starts at 4:00 pm on Fridays (through the month of February) and lasts for half an hour in The Loft above Degnan’s Deli in the Village. If you’re under 7 be sure…
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Ranger Walks: Geology
Yosemite is one of natures greatest classrooms and what better way to learn about the forces that shaped Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada than going on a Ranger led walk. Thursdays at 2:00 (February only; weather permitting) learn about the Geology of Yosemite Valley. The walk starts at the front of the Visitors Center in…
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Visitors Center Moved for Winter
I think I’ve forgotten to mention it before but… The Yosemite Valley Visitors center is undergoing renovation this winter and should reopen in time for summer visitors. Until then you can find it two doors down between the Valley Post Office and The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Village. The Visitors Center is home to…
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Braun Honored for More Than 1500 Rescues
National Park Service: Werner Braun, a dedicated volunteer for Yosemite National Park Search and Rescue since 1970, has been awarded the President’s Call to Service Award as well as the Department of the Interior’s Conservation Service Award in recognition of his selfless dedication to rescuing generations of climbers and hikers. Recipients of this high honor…