Year: 2009
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Photographing Yosemite’s Firefall
Michael Frye has been doing some research and has come up with the best days to catch the “firefall”. Michael Frye: “My friend and fellow photographer Keith Walklet, who lived in Yosemite Valley for 15 years, told me that he thought the best light was in mid-February, around Valentine’s day. He contended that this was…
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Photo of the Day: Higher by Alex Pearson
Ok this is an awesome, awesome, awesome Photo of the Day from Alex Pearson called Higher. Very sweet shot Alex Photo by Alex Pearson via Flickr.
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome from Washburn Point by Brian Hannah
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot of Half Dome from Washburn Point by Brian Hannah. I think my favorite part of the shot is definitely the clouds which add character and depth to the sky, one of the things I look for when I’m shooting. Great shot, Brian. Photo by Brian Hannah…
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Yosemite National Park Lodging on a Budget
The following article is sponsored by Yosemite Pines RV. Now offering Yosemite area lodging starting at only $29.00 for two nights. For the family that is looking to vacation on a budget or just a plain old bargain hunter, the beauty of Yosemite can still be enjoyed with an inexpensive stay at Yosemite Pines RV…
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Photo of the Day: Cool Calm by Perry Aragon
Today’s Photo of the Day is an awesome shot of the Merced River meandering through a snowy Yosemite Valley with Half Dome in the back ground by Perry Aragon. Very nice, Perry. Photo by Perry Aragon via Flickr.
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Thomas Hill Painting of Yosemite Backdrop for Inaugural Luncheon
This years Inauguration Ceremonies of President-elect Barack Obama celebrate the 200th birthday (Feb. 12, 1809) of President Abraham Lincoln whom many consider to be have been one of our greatest Presidents ever. In celebration of Lincoln’s accomplishments the ceremonies will contain items of historical significance to the Lincoln Presidency, including Yosemite Valley. To commemorate Lincoln’s…
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What’s New at the Forum
If you haven’t been to our new forum yet, and I don’t see how you could miss it with all the talk I’ve been doing about it then I really suggest you go check it out. There’s a lot of great conversations taking place with some info from people who REALLY know their stuff. Here…
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Photo of the Day: The Ahwahnee Hotel by Tony Immoos
Happy Monday everyone! Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from Tony Immoos, one of the most inspiring nature photographers out there today. Today Tony graces us with a beautiful picture of the majestic Ahwahnee blanketed in snow. Tony has some AWESOME photos in his Flickr Photostream so be sure as soon as you’re…
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Want to Work in Yosemite?
Interested in working in Yosemite? Be sure to check out the Jobs listing on our forums where you can find job postings as well as post questions that people who are/have worked within the park may be able answer for you. Currently Listed Positions: Wildlink Director – Yosemite Institute Membership and Volunteer Coordinator – Yosemite…
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Tuolumne Meadows Winter Report 1-7-09
Here’s the Tuolumne Meadows Winter Report from Jeff and Kathi the winter rangers toughing it out in the Yosemite high country. January 7, 2009 Weather: (January 1 through January 7) High temp: 50° (Jan1 and Jan 7) Low temp: -14 (Jan 4) New Snow: 5” (Jan 3 and Jan 6) Total settled snow depth: 22”…