Day: June 6, 2005
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My body is sliding out of control towards the base of the upper falls. Before I even let out a scream, I plunge into the roaring rapids…
“As I feel my body cool down, I watch a group of Fresno teenagers make way from the trees returning to the main trail. The leader and I exchange smiles. He asks me how would a cool misty spray feel right about now. I answer with a slight nod of the head. He explains that…
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Tioga Road Cleared But Not Ready For Business
Kudos to the hard working men and women working on plowing the Tioga Road. They’ve managed to get past Ohlmstead Point and have met up where the Mono County crew left off. The road is still closed but some segments will be opening soon. There is hope to have the road completely opened by the…
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Where Have All The Rangers Gone?
The LA Times ran an article on the decline of Park Rangers within America’s National Parks and how many a private citizen are helping out. Very interesting. There’s a snippet below. LA Times:”If there are four or five programs a night, maybe only one is done by a National Park Service ranger,” said Scott Gediman,…
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Have You Voted Yet?
Hmmm…so far on this months poll, “Do you think Hetch Hetchy should be restored?”, it’s tied. 3 people have voted “yes” and 3 have voted “no”. Have you voted yet?