Yosemite Blog

Year: 2008

  • The Contest

    For those of you wondering if I am going to give away another Flickr Pro account this month the answer is “yes”. I plan to pull a name from the proverbial hat next Monday. This gives you time to send in your entry if you want a free Flickr Pro account. If you’ve already entered…

  • Sunset and Clouds by Robert Pearce

    Back from it’s short hiatus (we suspect it went to Chile where it’s much cooler this time of the year) today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from someone who’s photos have become a regular attraction around here Robert Pearce aka. Sierrasolstice on Flickr. Robert hopes someday to make photography his career but right…

  • A Cool Book For the Trail Rats in the Crowd

    I read a lot of books on Yosemite and from time to time I check the Amazon stats to see what books everyone has been buying. So I was checking the stats this morning and I noticed a lot of people had shown interest in Top Trails Yosemite: Must Do Hikes for Everyone. I haven’t…

  • New Yosemite stamp

    Big doings at the park this Thursdy. If you happen to be there, go by the Post Office. It’s next to the Ansel Adam Gallery (near the Visitor Center). A new 42-cent First Class stamp will be rolled out at 10:30 am. If you have a letter to mom, you can get a first-day cancellation.…

  • The Podfather – Adam Curry – Visits Yosemite

    You remember Adam Curry…former MTV VJ…blogger…the father of podcasting…the man with incredible hair. Adam is up in Yosemite spending some time in Curry Village and has posted some photos on Flickr. Check them out (http://flickr.com/photos/adamc1999/sets/72157606689863986/). Photo by Adam Curry via Flickr.

  • Crane Flat Fire Lookout Closed for Repairs

    Not many visitors know that you can visit the fire lookout at Crane Flat but from July 28 to September 5th the station will be closed for renovation of the historic structure. Don’t worry though, as soon as repairs are completed you’ll be able to go check out a piece of history.

  • Come Pick Apples and Save a Bear

    Visitors, employees, and residents are invited to pick apples at the Curry Village Apple Orchard to help keep bears wild! The ripe apples attract bears to developed areas and alter their natural diets. By removing the apples, bears will return to natural food sources found throughout the park and not become exposed to humans and…

  • Man commits suicide off Half Dome

    According to yesterday’s report from the Public Information Office at Yosemite, on July 29 a 27-year old man lept to his death off of 8,842 foot Half Dome. The report said it was a “high profile” suicide with no elaboration. I’ve seen no other reports in the press. This was the second suicide this summer.…

  • Congratulations Dane

    Congratulations to Dane and his wife Angie on the birth of their third son, Greyson. Both mommy and baby are doing fine as I’ve heard. Greyson was born Thursday night and was 8 lbs. 12 oz. and 19.5 inches long. Quite a baby. Best wishes to all the Carlson clan.

  • Interview: Michael Frye – Author of The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite

    In the continuing series of interviews we’ve been doing with Yosemite notables I was lucky enough to get a chance to talk with Michael Frye, photographer and author of The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite, a must have for every visiting travelers bag whether you’re a photographer or just want to know what’s happening when. YB:…