Author: lbschutte
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Tioga Road progress for April 28, 2009
I know you guys have been eagerly awaiting this so here it is, the most recent update on the plowing of the Tioga Road. Starting Location: 25.1 miles from Crane Flat Gate Ending Location: 26 miles from Crane Flat Gate (May Lake Turnoff). Distance plowed today: .9miles Average Snow depth: 4.5ft.
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Photo of the Day: Yosemite Falls by Christopher Chan
Today’s Photo of the Day is another beautiful HDR image, this one from Chrisopher Chan. The tones are awesome. Totally reminds me of an Albert Bierstadt painting (shown below). Nice work Christopher. 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…
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Photo of the Day: Mariposa Grove by Robert Pearce
Today’s Photo of the Day is am awesome HDR by Robert Pearce (aka Sierra Solstice on Flickr). Robert took 5 shots and tone mapped them together to get this one great shot. He advises you check it out on black and I agree. It’s awesome on black. Thanks Robert! Photo by Robert Pearce.
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Bring Your Junior Rangers To Yosemite and Have Some Fun April 25th
April 25th is the third annual National Junior Ranger Day. Join NPS and DNC employees for a day full of scheduled and drop-in activities. Join a junior ranger walk and restoration project at 10am and 2pm (ages 7-13), as well Wee Wild Ones for younger participants. From 12-4pm drop in to the Exploration Fair and…
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Photo of the Day: Bridal by Jeremy Long
Hope everyone had a great Earth Day. If you follow me on Twitter then you know I spent the day shooting in Sacramento at the state capital for the day job. It was lots of fun. Looks like solar power is all the rage. Back on topic, today’s Photo of the Day comes from Jeremy…
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Photo of the Day: Black oaks, autumn, El Capitan Meadow, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 1984 by William Neill
While looking in the Yosemite Blog Group Pool on Flickr I came across this photo and it made my mouth drop open. William Neill, one of my all time favorite photographers (I even have one of his prints hanging on my wall) had added his work to the group pool. In case you’re not familiar…
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Plowing Updates for April 20th 2009
Tioga Road: Start: Crane Flat End: 7 miles past Crane Flat (just beyond South Fork bridge) Miles plowed today: 7 miles Average snow depth: 4 feet Glacier Point Road: Opening on Friday, May 1, conditions permitting. Mariposa Grove Road: Open to motor vehicles. For more information on plowing visit the NPS Web site at: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm
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How Do I Get to the Diving Board
James over on the forum is looking for more information on the route to the Diving Board. Can anyone help him out? You can find his post here on the forum.
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Photo of the Day: Shooting Stars by Joe Christianson
Today’s Photo of the Day is another beautiful shot from Joe Christianson. You may remember Joe had a Photo of the Day last week with his beautiful shot of an Owls Clover with poppies. Another great shot Joe. Thanks for adding it to the Yosemite Blog Flickr Group Pool. If you’d like to see some…
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Photo of the Day: Mosquito Lakes by Craig Howell
Today’s Photo of the Day isn’t of anyplace in Yosemite, but one of my favorite spots to go camping, Mosquito Lakes. Mosquito Lakes are 2 small lakes not more than a couple acres each located at the top of Highway 4 close to the summit of the Sierra. Mosquito Lakes are actually one of the…