Year: 2007
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Pownce Me
If you’re on Pownce add me as a friend: http://www.pownce.com/loydschutte I can’t guarantee I’ll say anything about Yosemite but you never know. I have a couple of invites left. If you’d like one send me an email with your email address. Don’t wait too long though. They’re going fast.
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High Fire Hazard
The Angora Fire (pictured above) is serving as a reminder that the Sierra, especially this year is a dry as a tinderbox. Fires in Yosemite Valley are restricted to the evening hours. If you’re headed to the back country, in or around the park, you’ll want to check conditions up to the very last minute…
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Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July everyone. Have a great day and remember to stay safe. It’s really dry in the Sierra and fireworks are not allowed in Yosemite due to the fire danger.
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Thank You Yosemite Blog Visitors
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who stopped by last month. It seems June was the busiest month ever for Yosemite Blog. We had 21,829 visitors stop by to check out the site. What’s neat is over 10,000 of those visitors came from unique IP addresses making a lot of them…
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Spring Cleaning
We’re in the process of updating a few things around the site. If you happen to come across something that’s not working or funky shoot an email to loyd@yosemiteblog.com and I’ll take care of it. Thanks.
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Smoke in the Valley
Just got word that the controlled burns by Bridal Veil Falls are filling the valley with thick smoke. Visibility is poor. You’re unable to see Half Dome from Ahwahnee meadow. If you have asthma or are sensitive to smoke you may not want to be out hiking around the Valley. Thanks, Edie. Technorati Tags: yosemite,…
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Don’t Just Drive Through, Stop. You Won’t Regret It
A lot of time travelers are so focused on their destination they miss things around them. The little resort community of Groveland just outside Yosemite on Route 120 is one of those things often overlooked. But Groveland has a lot to offer as pointed out in this article in
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No Entrance Fee Increase Next Year
Though it will take a projected $1.2 million in revenue from the NPS budget next year, the National Park Service has decided to waive the entrance fee increase for Yosemite. This is good news for local communities surrounding the park who rely on tourist money. Fresno Bee: Vehicle fees to get into Yosemite National Park…
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Questions Regarding Crane Flat
Reader Patrick writes in to ask: What is going on with the 100, 200, and 300 loops at Crane Flat? Are those now first-come, first served or are they closed down? I’m not exactly sure what the situation at Crane Flat Campground is myself. If anyone has any info feel free to leave a comment…
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Camping/Traveling Partner Needed
Reader Ilo writes in: I had a trip all planned for a friend of mine and myself. He is unable to make it. It is the week of 7/15 for 6 nights. I have camp ground reservations for 3 nights in Tuolumne Meadows and 3 nights in Hodgdon Meadows. I am wondering if you have…