Author: lbschutte
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Something Really Cool to See
Theresa has an awesome post with photos up about Frazil Ice. What is Frazil Ice? How about we let Theresa explain it. Theresa: In the late winter, early spring, the water in Yosemite Falls can become super cooled and form small ice crystals that turn Yosemite Creek into a beautiful flowing slushie. I’ve been living…
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Photo of the Day: Flooding (May 2006) by FallenRain
So I was looking through FallenRain’s photo stream on Flickr and I came across this photo. After figuring that yeah, it’s probably real and I’m not imagining things after a long day at work, I knew I had to share it with everyone and there was no doubt in my mind that this was the…
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More Spring Openings
Trails The Vernal Fall Comfort Station is now open. The drinking fountain will be turned on as soon as night time temperatures remain above freezing until then carry your own water. If you plan on pumping or treating water from the river be VERY careful as the river flows are high and the rocks are…
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Photo of the Day: On The Way Out by Tony Immoos
Today’s Photo of the Day is another beautiful shot by Tony Immoos. Since I’m so tired tonight my daughter Katie will be filling in to give the narrative. Go for it sweety: “jn; ji n bw dfuj b s,nDS” I agree. Nice shot, Tony. Photo by Tony Immoos.
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Got an Old Photo I Can Use?
So I’m working on the new Yosemite Blog theme and I came across a stumbling block. Does anyone have a picture of an old piton I can use? Also some old climbing photos, black and white preferably? Also any old, old, old camping pictures from the 20’s-40’s. I’m looking for things to show the history…
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Photo of the Day: Owl’s Clover by Joe Christianson
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful wildflower shot by Joe Christianson. Joe’s profile says that he’s a “teen photographer” but don’t let that fool you, he’s got “mad skillz”. *cough* Ok, I’ll stop trying to be cool now. But seriously, check out Joe’s other work on his Flickr Photo Stream and if you…
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Campground Openings: Lower and North Pines
Lower Pines and North Pines Campgrounds in Yosemite Valley have opened for the season.
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Photo of the Day: Water Fall by Zeke Franko
You may remember yesterday we featured a photo by Zeke Franco of a granite stair that seemed to lead to thin air. Today’s Photo of the Day is another beautiful shot by Zeke. I really loved the saturation and exposure on this one. Great work, Zeke. Photo by Zeke Franco.
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Plowing Begins on Glacier Point Road – No Word on Tioga Road
Snow removal operations have begun on the Glacier Point Road. No word yet on the Tioga Road but I’d guess sometime soon after this storm passes. Lots of snow melting in the high country due to the beautiful spring weather we’ve been having.
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Mist Trail Open For Season
The Mist Trail is now open for the season. The “Ice Cut”, Clark Point to Nevada Fall, on the John Muir Trail is still closed due to hazardous ice build up.