Category: News
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2 Killed in Plane Crash Just North of Cherry Lake
Two people were killed this weekend when their small Cessna airplane out of Calaveras County crashed just a few miles north of Cherry Lake. UnionDemocrat.com: “The Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from the Federal Aviation Administration at 6:04 p.m., confirming there was an aircraft down, states a Sheriff’s Office press release. FAA spokesman Ian…
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Earth Day
Some good events this weekend in the park, plus an excellent film festival on Tuesday. Don’t worry, it’s not hippies and patchouli — it’s 2008, not 1968. Besides, the hippies will be looking for the moonbow. Link to schedule Link to EarthDance Films
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Moonbow in Yosemite – April 18-21
At the risk of promoting what is likely to already be a standing-room only event… it’s coming up this weekend! Like the amazing ‘natural firefall‘ at Horsetail falls, moonbows at the base of Yosemite Falls have become a more and more popular photography destination. Thanks to a team from Texas State University, there are precise…
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Foreign Tourism Climbs in Yosemite
With the US Dollar down foreign tourism is on the rise and Yosemite officials are already feeling the pressure as booking for the summer season begin. KCRA 3: “‘We see a fluctuation in Asian visitation and European visitation but everything we’re seeing so far –bookings, reservations, it’ll be a real big year for international visitation,’…
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Southside Drive Closed
Southside Drive will be closed between Sentinel Bridge and the west end of Housekeeping. During the closure you’ll still be able to access Housekeeping, Leconte Memorial, Curry Village, and the Campgrounds but you’ll need to come around Northside Drive. Northside Drive between Camp-6 Intersection and Curry Village will be 2-way traffic during this 10-day detour.
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Tuolumne River Planning Session Canceled
If you were planning on participating in the Tuolumne Public Planning Workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 12 from 9 am to 4 pm in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium go ahead and make other plans. The workshop has been canceled. Tuolumne Planning Blog (U.S. National Park Service): “As a result last week’s ruling from…
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Where Did The Webcams Go?
I’ve gotten a phenomenal amount of emails asking me if I know what happened to the Yosemite Associations webcams. In case you’ve missed it, the webcams appear to be stuck in February I’m going to hazard a guess and say it’s something to do with the server because the likelihood of all the cams going…
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Federal judges block Yosemite Park from continuing repairs
A federal judge has upheld a ruling from a previous court stopping the NPS from making repairs within Yosemite Valley. San Jose Mercury News: “Environmental groups sued the federal government in 2000, claiming the National Park Service’s plans would jeopardize the federally protected Merced River, which courses alongside the valley’s cherished granite walls and glimmering…
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Going Hiking? Take Your GPS AND Your Topo Map
Thinking about heading out on the trail this summer? You’ve got your new backpack, your ultra-light hiking boots and your brand new GPS unit all packed and ready to go? Well don’t forget that topo map. That’s right. Maps show you things your GPS unit won’t. Here’s a great article on why your GPS is…
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DNC Looking for Local Employees
If you’re looking to get a summer job in Yosemite it’s even easier if you live in the Central Valley or can get here pretty quick. Delaware North Company is looking to avoid problems with hiring they encountered last year by hiring more local people. The Modesto Bee | Yosemite looking to hire in valley:…