One Child Dead another Missing after Swimming in Merced
A 10-year-old boy is dead and a 6-year-old is missing after they were swept away while swimming in the Merced River.
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Man Drowns Swimming in Merced
A San Mateo man drowned after he became pinned under rocks while swimming in the Merced River.
Edie’s Image of the Day: Reflections on Mercy I
First of four images created November 4, 2007 of reflections on the Merced River. (Crossposted from The Little Red Tent) The Merced River winds its way down from the high Sierra, flows over the Giant Staircase of Nevada and Vernal falls, converging with Tenaya Creek in Yosemite Valley. It eventually leaves the Sierra, and is [...]
That’s a lot of water
Yosemite videographer Steven M. Bumgardner (the Yosemite Nature Notes guy) took this awesome photo this weekend and shared it on Facebook. It shows just how much snow is melting under the already sweltering heat we’re getting. The river is crazy full. Great stuff, Steven! Photo by Steven M. Bumgardner
Edie’s Image of the Day: River mist
Guess who’s going to be sharing her beautiful photos on Yosemite Blog?
New Alternative Concepts Workbook Available for Merced Wild and Scenic River Plan
If you’ve been lending your voice to the conversation about the Merced Wild and Scenic River Management Plan then here’s something for you. A new, preliminary alternative concepts workbook is out.
Photo of the Day: Burning Yosemite by William Loo
You never know what awesome photos you’ll find when you visit the Yosemite Blog Group on Flickr. Take for instance this really cool night shot of the Motor Fire, the Merced River Canyon and the Central Valley by William Loo. Awesome! Thanks for adding your shot to the group pool, William. The Yosemite Blog Flickr [...]
Photo of the Day: Autumn sunset – Gates of the Valley by John O’Connor
Autumn is my favorite time of year and although California isn’t known for it’s changing seasons we still get a good bit of fall color, you just have to know where to look.
Photo of the Day: Evening Light on El Capitan from Valley View by Robin Black
They say that lightning doesn’t strike the same spot twice but in Robin’s case it does.
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