Yosemite Blog

Year: 2005

  • Bear Foraging For Food

    Bear Foraging For Food Originally uploaded by Campin’ Guy. On this most recent trip to the park the highlight of my day was catching this young bear cropping in a meadow at Crane Flat.

  • Sunrise and Half Dome

    Sunrise and Half Dome Originally uploaded by Campin’ Guy. We left home about 3 am and got to Glacier Point in time to catch a marvelous sunrise. Glad I could share it with ya.

  • Burning Set To Begin In Yosemite

    Headed up to Yosemite sometime soon? Don’t be alarmed if you see fires or if the air is full of smoke. The 2005 controlled fire season is set to start with fires planned for El Portal and the Wawona areas. Controlled fires help remove fuels and undergrowth which could otherwise lead to devastating wildfires within…

  • Of Road Work and Potholes

    One of the things I noticed yesterday while in the Park is that there is still a lot of road repair being done. If you’re headed up to the Park be prepared to experience short waits on almost all the roads within the Park. And definitely beware of the potholes! Some are deep enough that…

  • Off For The Weekend.

    Posting is going to be light this weekend as we’re heading off to the High Sierra along Highway 108. I hope everyone has a great weekend and a wonderful Memorial Day. I’ll see you in a few days.

  • Raising a Family in the Backcountry

    NPR has a very interesting Morning Edition this morning with a clip about what it’s like to be an NPS employee and trying to raise a family. Be sure to give it a listen. NPR: “Doug Warnock and his wife raised five children in lodges, cabins and even tents in Yosemite, Carlsbad Caverns and Chaco…

  • Sierra Passes Opening For Memorial Day Travel

    If you’re looking to go across the Sierra there’s good news, Highway’s 108 and 4 are both clear and open. If you’re waiting to cross on Highway 120 or to visit the Yosemite High Country, you’re going to have a wait a bit longer however. News 10: “Caltrans crews re-opened Sonora Pass on Highway 108…

  • Tioga Road Update

    Tioga Road Plowing Update Starting location: 22.5 miles from gate Ending location: 25 miles from gate Distance plowed today: 2.5 miles Snow depth: 4 feet There is no expected opening for the Tioga Road at this time. Courtesy NPS.

  • Glacier Point Road Open

    The Glacier Point Road opened today at 8 am.

  • Yosemite Awash In A Flood – Of Visitors

    Seems the warm temperatures, beautiful weather, and the lure of gushing waterfalls has brought another flood to Yosemite Valley, this one of people. Union Democrat: “Spectacular springtime waterfalls drew so many people to Yosemite National Park last weekend that some visitors were asked to wait an hour before entering Yosemite Valley. Park officials said people…