Month: May 2009
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Photo of the Day: Moonbow by Jason Armstrong
Jason Armstrong (aka The Man in Red on Flickr) pasted this really beautiful shot of Upper Yosemite Fall and a BEAUTIFUL moonbow. Jason posted a great narrative along with his photo. Jason Armstrong: Originally I was up higher on the trail at my favorite spot but got there a little too late to see if…
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome Panorama by Christopher Chan
I’m not even going to talk. I’m just going to say, “Nice shot Christopher” and let you enjoy his beautiful shot. If you enjoy this photo and would like to see more then be sure head over to Christophers web site, christopher-chan.com. Photo by Christopher Chan.
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Got Photos? Enter the Yosemite Pines RV Photo Contest
The photo contest at Yosemite Pines RV and Family Lodging has received many extraordinary submissions and they are now posted on their web site http://www.yosemitepinesrv.com/galleriesgateway.html. Amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to continue to send their photos of Yosemite National Park and the Gold Country of California as well as scenes of their vacations at…
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Road and Plowing Conditions for May 6, 2009
Tioga Road Plowing Update for May 4: Start: 31.9 miles from Crane Flat End: 32.7 miles from Crane Flat (Spring Hill) Distance plowed: 0.8 miles Average snow depth: 3.5 feet The Glacier Point Road opened on May 5, 2009. The Mariposa Grove Road opened on April 17, 2009.
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Photo of the Day: Tunnel View by Gloria Garrett
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot of a breaking storm over the Valley and Bridalveil Fall from Gloria Garrett from gloriousjourneyphotography.net. Really a beautiful shot. Nicely done, Gloria. Photo by Gloria Garrett from gloriousjourneyphotography.net.
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Just in Case You Ran out of Things to Take Pictures of in Yosemite – Moonbows!
Is it moonbow time already? I gotta remember to put this stuff on my calendar for next year. First dogwoods blooming and now moonbows. Good thing I’m on vacation next week. Merced Sun Star: At night. Near both the upper and the lower falls. With the dark blue velvety, star-studded sky above, and lots of…
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Photo of the Day: Evening Light and Brewing Storm by Lorises
Today’s Photo of the Day is a truly beautiful photo from Lorises on Flickr. Gotta love it when the clouds and sun play together on the granite. Always comes out awesome. Nice work, Lorises. Photo by Lorises via Flickr..
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It’s What We Really Need
For years I’ve been rallying for a light/high speed rail system into Yosemite from Mariposa or Merced. It could follow the historic rail road route and be elevated to prevent accidents with wildlife, rock slides, flooding and other disasters while minimizing ecological impact. It would take the place of thousands of cars and buses that…
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Warm Rains Pushing Merced to Brink
Warm rains caused increased snowmelt this weekend pushing the Merced River in Yosemite Valley almost to flood stage. Merced Sun Star: The whirling water forced the evacuation of 71 campsites near the river, according to the National Park Service. There were no injuries reported from the high water or the evacuation. The surging river also…
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Photo of the Day: Dogwood by Abby Swann
Today’s Photo of the Day will start a mad rush of photographers to Yosemite. Abby Swann took this picture of a blooming Dogwood in Yosemite last weekend. Uh huh, it’s time. Nice shot, Abby. Photo by Abby Swann.