Year: 2008
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More rockfalls and a “minor collapse”
From our friends in the green jeans: Due to a minor collapse in the pedestrian tunnel at Hetch Hetchy, the trail to Wapama and Tueealala Falls is inaccessible at this time. NPS and City of San Francisco staff will be evaluating the situation on Monday. Due to continuing rockfalls from Middle Brother, Northside Drive between…
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Falcons Checking Rangers Monday
The Fresno Falcons will be at the Curry Village Ice Rink on Monday, January 14, playing some exhibition games with the local hockey team. Fire up the Zamboni! How’s the ice, Mike? Hockey demonstrations at 5:15 and 6:15pm (weather permitting). http://www.yosemitepark.com/Activities_WinterActivities_IceSkatingRink.aspx
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Paiutes or Miwok? Only Time Remembers
FresnoBee.com: “Who were the early inhabitants of Yosemite Valley — Miwoks or Mono Lake Paiutes? The answer matters to David Andrews, a Paiute who believes his ancestors’ history has been underplayed by the National Park Service. Yosemite National Park’s historical displays mention both Indian groups as having a presence in the glacially carved valley. But…
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Photo of the Day: Cliffs in Clouds by Dennis Wyer
Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from Dennis Wyer who posted this awesome shot of clouds swirling around the cliffs that make up the rim of Yosemite Valley. Awesome shot, Dennis. Photo by Dennis Wyer via Flickr.
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What You Know Could Save Your Life
abc30.com: Rangers at Yosemite have rescued several people from the cold, wet conditions this winter. The pristine powder that now covers Yosemite’s slopes is a strong draw for skiers and snowshoers. Jeff Techau, Yosemite Visitor: ‘We came up with a group from San Luis Obispo area, we’ve been up here for two days, just having…
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Sir Edmund Hillary has died at age 88
The first human being to reach the summit of Everest has died at the age of 88. NPR report The Independent (UK) Wikipedia entry for Sir Ed
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New Guy Likes Road Closure
Hi everyone. It can be a hassle when you’re driving, but the closure of Northside Drive opens up a big part of the valley for car-less, quiet stuff like hiking, snowshoeing, etc. No noise from speeding Hummers, massive RV’s, or bikers on chopped Hogs. The animals seem to like it, too – they walk down…
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For further updates…
Rather than clutter up Yosemiteblog.com with updates, please visit my LiveJournal for new information. Thanks for all the contacts I’ve gotten from readers here and elsewhere. I am walking a tightrope blind, and it’s nice to know I’ve got offers of help from friends near and far. It’s a safety net that gives me hope.…
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Photo of the Day: Snowy Merced River by Chuck Cagara
Like the Puzzler on NPR’s Car Talk the Photo of the Day likes to take a hiatus every once in a while. Not to worry though because it’s back with some beautiful new shots of Yosemite and the surrounding area! The first new Photo of the Day comes to us from Chuck Cagara. Chuck and…
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Breaking News: A Tree Smooshed My Car
A tree just fell on my car. It was parked in the housing parking lot, and an old oak broke at about 15′ up the trunk. A limb took out my back window, my driver’s side mirror, and my windshield wipers. I’m ok, was in my room when it happened. I’m not sure if my…