Author: lbschutte
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A Box of Rocks
Because I studied geology I found this particularly amusing. I’m sure Garry will get a laugh out of it if he hasn’t already seen it. @Squawky: When most people move, friends ask “how much heavy furniture?” … When geologists move, they ask “how many boxes of rocks are there?” (via @jeffreytrust)
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Photo of the Day: Yosemite Half Dome from Dinuraj K.
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot of Half Dome from Dinuraj K. The contrast could have been pumped up a little more to really bring out the storm clouds around Half Dome but overall I really like this photo. Great work, Dinuraj. Photo by Dinuraj K.
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What’s the most important tree in Yosemite Valley?
Could this be the most important tree in Yosemite Valley? Photo by Dale Carlson. What’s the most important tree in Yosemite Valley? Is it the sugar maples by the Chapel? The aspens along the river with their beautiful golden leaves? How about the big tree in the meadow that all the photographers love to shoot…
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What are you waiting for?
Normally when I’m looking for a Photo of the Day one of the first places I look is the Yosemite Blog Group on Flickr. There’s always amazingly beautiful photos in the group pool. That’s why I wanted to take a moment to give a shout out to all the people posting those photos, the members…
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Curry Village Ice Rink Slated to Open this Friday November 20th
Skating at Curry Village Ice Rink in Yosemite National Park. Photo by Dolan Halbrook. How cold has it been? Well cold enough that the Yosemite Ice Rink at Curry Village is scheduled to open this Friday, November 20th. If you’ve never visited the rink it’s located just outside Curry Village and affords you an awesome…
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Remains of Visitors Missing Since 1996 Believed Found in Death Valley
This has almost nothing to do with Yosemite but the story is something right out of CSI. The skeletal remains of a human have been found in a secluded corner of Death Valley and are believed to be one of four German visitors missing since 1996. Two hikers discovered the bones Thursday in remote Goler…
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One Mans Lake is Another Mans Text Book
Most visitors to Yosemite see Siesta Lake as a picturesque spot to stop and stretch your legs along the Tioga Road but Professor of Geology, Garry Hayes sees it as a tool to help students understand glaciation in the Sierra. Photo by
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Photo of the Day: In the Shadow of the Colossus by Jason Armstrong
I know, my little “post summer hiatus” is over and I’ve been slacking. Hey, it’s been a busy fall what with work moving, setting up my own shop and doing the daddy/hubby thing. So, without any further stalling here’s today’s Photo of the Day from Jason Armstrong. This one is titled In the Shadow of…
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Rain and Snow Coming
The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for the Central Sierra region from Yosemite to Kings Canyon warning of high winds and snow. …SNOW EXPECTED IN THE MOUNTAINS WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY… A COLD LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE GULF OF ALASKA WILL APPROACH CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY NIGHT. AS THE COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH…
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Get In Free on Veterans Day
Changing leaves in Yosemite Valley. Photo by Arun Inapakolla. Unfortunately I’m not one of those lucky few that gets Veterans Day off but if you are then head up to Yosemite because you won’t have to pay a dime to get in. You’re also in luck because there’s still a little bit of fall color…