Year: 2005
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Glory of Yosemite by Patricia Wagner
I came across this wonderful painting while browsing the internet today and I had to share it. Patricia Wagner has painted some truly breathtaking art and this one, “Glory of Yosemite“, is no exception. Beautiful, vibrant, full of life. A fantastic piece. Patricia describes the painting in her own words as: …one of my favorite…
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Lee Stetson and Ranger Shelton Johnson Reprise Roles To Kick Off Yosemite Theater
Yosemite Theater, known for it’s informative and fun productions, is kicking off the 2005 year with a week of great shows. On Sunday May 8th Park Ranger Shelton Johnson will kick things off with his show, “Yosemite Through The Eyes Of A Buffalo Soldier, 1904”. Lee Stetson reprise his famous role as John Muir. Monday…
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Coyotes: Another of Yosemite’s Wildlife
Alex took this awesome picture of a coyote in Yosemite National Park. Coyotes abound in the park at the lower elevations and are very used to humans. Like all animals in the park you should be mindful of their presence and protect your food. Not for you, for them. Animals receiving even the smallest bit…
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Return To The South Fork Of The Merced. By Ryan Zondervan
I found this story online and quickly emailed the author and asked if I could use his story as well as a picture on Yosemite Blog. He said yes and even pointed me towards an album with more of his photos from his adventure. Ryan is an awesome writer. Here’s a short excerpt from his…
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Poll Results for the week of April 25th through April 30th
Sorry I’m a little late. I had a computer upgrade on Sunday and didn’t get around to changing the poll until today. Do you remember last weeks poll, “If you only had one picture left in your camera, what would you take a picture of in Yosemite?” B y 42% “The View From The Top…
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Snow Plowing Report May 3rd 2005
NPS snow plowing progress for May 3rd, 2005 for the Tioga, Glacier Point, and Badger Pass roads. Tioga Road Starting location: 10.6 miles from Crane Flat Gate Ending Location: 11.9 miles from Crane Flat Gate Distance plowed today: 1.3 miles Snow depth: 12 feet Glacier Point Road Update for May 2 Starting Location: 2.5 miles…
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Road Report: Highway 140 Repairs Underway
Headed up to Yosemite Valley on Highway 140 out of Merced and Mariposa? Be prepared for a short wait. Road crews are busily patching and sealing the El Portal road between the Big Oak Flat Road Junction and the Yosemite View Lodge just outside the park entrance. The road work is scheduled to take place…
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Trout Season Opens Saturday
Headed to Yosemite this weekend? Grab a pole! Trout fishing season for the Sierra Nevada officially begins Saturday. For more information on bag limits and licensing you can check out the Department of Fish and Game website or read the regulations in PDF form here.
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Lower Yosemite Fall
yosemite winter. Originally uploaded by cordell. Here’s another great shot from Tim Cordell, this one of Lower Yosemite Fall. He’s got some really great photos posted over on Flickr. Looks like he had a great time. Thanks again Tim.
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Half Dome
yosemite winter. Originally uploaded by cordell. Tim Cordell gave me permission to post this awesome picture of Half Dome just after a storm he took and posted over on Flickr. Really great stuff that you have to check out. Thanks Tim for letting me use your stuff.