Yosemite Blog

Year: 2009

  • Fun, Food and Prizes for Halloween from Yosemite Pines RV

    The following article is sponsored by Yosemite Pines RV. Yosemite Pines RV and Family Lodging will usher in the Halloween “spirit” with a party open to all on Saturday, October 24th from 6PM to 10PM. The party is free to Yosemite Pines guests and the charge to the public is only $5.00. And if you…

  • Tioga Getting a Nice Bit of Snow

    Looks like Tioga is getting a nice bit of snow from this storm. Lets hope it sticks. Should make for some great pictures if they can plow and reopen the pass.

  • Snow & Rain Come to Yosemite

    Radar is showing snow in the Sierra from Lake Tahoe to Kings Canyon. Tioga Pass in Yosemite is closed. Glacier Point Road is closed at Highway 41 in Chinquapin. Highway 120 from Groveland, 140 from Mariposa and 41 are still open but wet. Drive careful.

  • Tioga Pass Closed

    Cal Trans is reporting the Tioga Pass is closed from Crane Flat to the Mono County Line. SR 120 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM CRANE FLAT TO TUOLUMNE/MONO CO LINE AT 2357 HRS ON 10/12/09 (TUOLUMNE CO) – DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE [YOSEMITE…

  • Yosemite Bears Targeting Minivans

    A tagged black bear in Yosemite Valley. Photo by Simon Phipps. Yes, it’s true, Researchers have found that black bears searching for food in Yosemite National Park have been targeting minivans over other types of vehicles. In a recent article that appeared in the Journal of Mammology, researchers have found that black bears in Yosemite…

  • Photo of the Day: Merced River by Gogoninja

    When I was looking for a Photo of the Day yesterday it was a very tough call between the beautiful black and white by Tom Haymes or this very interesting shot of the Merced River. Of course, I’m lucky enough that I don’t have to choose and I can make them BOTH Photo of the…

  • Photo of the Day: Half Dome and Tree by Tom Haymes

    I love good, contrasty black and white photos and this one by Tom Haymes I consider to be a truly excellent specimen. Great shot, Tom. Hey, if you like Tom’s photo be sure to check out his website, HaymesImages.com. There are lots of beautiful photos including this one which I really like: http://haymesimages.com/?p=67. Photo by…

  • Caution: Deer Entering Roadway

    Deer in the headlights. Photo by Bert Dennison. Mule deer are beginning their yearly migration from the mountains to the foothills after the recent storm dusted the Sierra Nevada with the season’s first snow. Drivers are advised to use caution especially the first few hours before and after dawn and sunset when deer actively move…

  • Weather System Could Bring Winds as High as 120mph and Several Feet of Snow to Sierra

    As we get more and more information about the incoming weather system it definitely looks like a nasty one. Here’s the latest from the National Weather Service. They’re expecting several feet of snow at the higher elevations and winds at ridge line in up to 120mph. Definitely don’t want to be in a motorhome or…

  • Photo Contest Could Win You a Copy of Ken Burns Documentary

    In celebration of the Ken Burns PBS documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, The Daily Green (a Hearst publication), Paramount and PBS are giving away $200 worth of prizes to the person for your photo of one of our National Parks. Of all the entries one winner will be selected based on composition, aesthetics,…