Yosemite Blog

Author: lbschutte

  • Like a Ghost from the Past

    A.J. Morris over at the Public Domain Photoblog posted this really cool photochrom from the early 1900’s. Judging from the angle it was taken at Artists Point along the old road from Mariposa. You could try to get the same shot today but unfortunately trees have did what trees do and now block the view…

  • Tioga and Glacier Point Roads Close for Season

    Well it’s that time again. Recent snow and rain have turned to ice blanketing the Sierra and that means the closure of the Tioga and Glacier Point Roads. NPS: Heavy snow and ice from the recent storm have closed the Tioga Road, the Glacier Point Road, and the Mariposa Grove for the winter season. These…

  • Bracebridge Still Highlight of Winter Events in Yosemite

    The historic Bracebridge dinner is as much a part of Yosemite as the granite monoliths that surround the Valley, now changes from Delaware North Company are making the event that seemed almost impossible to get tickets for much less exclusive. San Jose Mercury News: “For many years, it was nearly impossible to obtain tickets to…

  • The John Muir Trail

    It runs 211 miles and goes from the Happy Isles trailhead in Yosemite Valley, south to the summit of Mt. Whitney. For a lot of the Half Dome hike, you are on the John Muir Trail . Building the trail took from 1915 until 1938.  It was started just after John Muir’s death in 1914.…

  • More Snow Means More Winter Closings

    Snow and winter weather is officially signaling the beginning of winter which means some services will be closing until next spring. Currently the Mariposa Grove Gift Shop is now closed for the season. Also, the RV sanitary dump at Wawona is closed for the season. If you should need to use the RV dump station…

  • Photo of the Day: Fog by Brian (aka Rivermusic on Flickr)

    Brian took this really cool shot of fog hanging round the lip of the Valley. I think the colors and tones are awesome. Nice shot Brian. Photo by Brian (aka Rivermusic on Flickr) via Flickr. Technorati Tags: outdoors, photo of the day, Photography, yosemite

  • How Much Do You Know About Yosemite?

    Here’s a really cool test of your knowledge about Yosemite Mike posted over at the Mother Lode Master blog. I did pretty good. Test Your Knowledge of Yosemite Technorati Tags: California, history, quiz, yosemite

  • Santa’s on His Way to the Yosemite Area

    If you’re in Yosemite this weekend be sure to grab the kids and head over to Mariposa on Saturday for the 10th annual Merry Mountain Christmas Festival and Parade where you can get great food, have lots of fun, see the parade and let the kids meet Santa Claus. Yosemite Mariposa.com: “The festivities begin on…

  • Pedestrian Bridge Saved By Yosemite Fund

    The pedestrian bridge across Yosemite Creek has long been popular with visitors as millions of feet trample across it each year but when time finally took it’s toll on the bridge the Yosemite Association stepped up to the plate to donate the funds necessary to give the bridge new life. MyMotherLode.com: “‘The decision to get…

  • Photo of the Day: Yosemite Valley by Greg Grothaus.

    Today’s Photo of the Day was sent in by Greg Grothaus from his recent trip to Yosemite. Beautiful shot. Thanks for sending it in Greg. Greg also did a short write-up of his trip to Yosemite and his hike to Sentinel Dome over on his blog. Check it out: http://gregable.com/2007/10/sentinel-dome-jeffrey-pine-in-yosemite.html Photo by Greg Grothaus. Technorati…