Month: October 2007
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Photo of the Day: Shadow by Dolan Halbrook
Here’s a really cool shot I found from Dolan Halbrook. He saw the shadow of the mileage sign and realized it’d make a good shot. Very nice Dolan. Photo by Dolan Halbrook via Flickr.
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Prescribed Burn’s Smoke Burning Central Valley Residents Eyes
Smoke from a controlled burn in Yosemite is making Central Valley residents cry, because of the smoke. KFSN Fresno: “The prescribed fire being conducted by Yosemite National Park, which is outside the boundaries of the Valley Air District, is sending smoke into foothill and mountain communities in Fresno and Madera counties Friday afternoon. Because of…
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Photo of the Day: Mirror Lake by Andy Sternberg
Today’s Photo of the Day is a really cool shot of Miror Lake reflecting Mount Watkins by Andy Sternberg. Great shot Andy. Photo by Andy Sternberg via Flickr.
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Trails Closed Due to Construction
There’s a lot of construction taking place around Yosemite Valley right now that is affecting traffic but even hiking you may be surprised to find some of the more prominent trails closed. Here’s a quick list from the National Park Service of trails and their closures. Bridalveil View Foot Trail Closed – Tuesday 10/16 thru…
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A Beautiful Shot and A Great Program for Photographers
I happened to glance over at the Yosemite Association webcam from Sentinel Dome this morning and I caught this awesome image that I thought I’d share with everyone. What an awesome shot. By the way, if you’ve ever wondered what I use to adjust photos I used to use Photoshop but recently I’ve made the…
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Wednesday Weekend Weather October 19 -21
If you’re headed up to the park this weekend grab a nice warm, waterproof jacket as fall is in full swing. Friday is expected to be partly cloudy leading into showers on Saturday with sunny skies expected by Sunday. Highs are expected to be in the upper 50’s to mid 60’s with lows in the…
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Photo of the Day: Mono Lake and Tufa by Edie Howe-Byrne
Today’s Photo of the Day is another beautiful shot by Edie Howe-Byrne. If you’ve been reading the blog for any length of time you’ve undoubtedly heard me extolling the virtues of Mono Lake and why everyone should visit it. Edie has outdone herself with this photo showing just how beautiful Mono Lake can be. If…
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Photo of the Day: Whisps – Highway 120 by Dnudson
I saw this photo yesterday while looking for a photo to go along with the road construction on 120 and thought, “That is a really cool photo.” Unfortunately I’d already made up my mind for yesterday’s Photo of the Day so you get to see it today! Really great shot Dave. Very nicely done. Photo…
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Photo of the Day: Begging for a Road Trip by Jawad Zakariya
I was digging around Flickr for a photo to go along with the post on the 120 construction and I came across this beautiful shot. Awesome photo Jawad. Photo by Jawad Zakariya via Flickr.
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Detour Ahead: Roadwork Slated to Begin on 120 Route
Heading up 120 to Yosemite over the next few weeks will take you a little longer than you planned as road crews will begin work on the Sierra Northern Railway line where it crosses Highway 120 between Yosemite Junction and Chinese Camp. Modesto Bee: “The road closure will occur between Highways 108 and 49 near…