Yosemite Blog

Category: News

  • Prescribed Burn’s Smoke Burning Central Valley Residents Eyes

    Smoke from a controlled burn in Yosemite is making Central Valley residents cry, because of the smoke. KFSN Fresno: “The prescribed fire being conducted by Yosemite National Park, which is outside the boundaries of the Valley Air District, is sending smoke into foothill and mountain communities in Fresno and Madera counties Friday afternoon. Because of…

  • Photo of the Day: Begging for a Road Trip by Jawad Zakariya

    I was digging around Flickr for a photo to go along with the post on the 120 construction and I came across this beautiful shot. Awesome photo Jawad. Photo by Jawad Zakariya via Flickr.

  • Detour Ahead: Roadwork Slated to Begin on 120 Route

    Heading up 120 to Yosemite over the next few weeks will take you a little longer than you planned as road crews will begin work on the Sierra Northern Railway line where it crosses Highway 120 between Yosemite Junction and Chinese Camp. Modesto Bee: “The road closure will occur between Highways 108 and 49 near…

  • Yosemite’s Spectacular in the Fall

    Yosemite isn’t the fall color capital. Nor are the waterfalls spectacular in fall, but if you know what to look for, Yosemite in the fall is awesome. L.A. Times: “This isn’t the Fall Color Capital of Anything. That doesn’t mean fall color’s not here, if you know where and how to look, and if expectations…

  • Video: Yosemite Park’s Popularity Problem (YCA Yosemite Facelift Video)

    Here’s the ABC video of the Yosemite Facelift from ABC News. It’s a great report and the amount of stuff they picked up, wow! I can’t believe you guys found a ’51 Nash, Ken.

  • Calling All Artists: Donate Your Work to Help a Great Cause

    How would you like to show off your art and help a great cause? Do you have something you did in charcoal? Pastels? Watercolors? Maybe even an oil that you’d like to share? The Yosemite Climbing Association is holding it’s 3rd Annual Art Auction in less than a month. Medium and subject doesn’t matter. All…

  • Sign Up for the High Sierra Camp Lottery Now Open

    If you’re thinking about staying in one of the High Sierra Camps there’s no better way than to be sure you’re going to get your tent than by participating in the High Sierra Camp Lottery for a reservation. Barbara sent me an email to let me know that the High Sierra Camp desk is now…

  • Yosemite Facelift Overwhelming Success

    The Yosemite Climbing Association Newsletter is out and it looks like the Yosemite Facelift was an overwhelming success again this year. Yosemite Climbing Association: “The 2007 Facelift was very successful. The final count was 2,945 volunteers that contributed 18,335 man hours. The cleaning was contagious as people jumped in to help participants fill their bags.…

  • Baby Watch: No Baby Yet

    Well we’re still ok. Going on 38 weeks and no baby yet. We’re ready and very anxious. I’m allowed to take my camera into the operating room so if I don’t faint I’ll try to get some shots of the new baby to share with you all. Might be a little blurry from all the…

  • NPS Officials Want to Cut Down Trees so Tourists Can See Better

    The National Park Service has released their plan for overhauling the Tunnel View Overlook, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the park, but some of the ideas presented may not be that popular with locals including removing trees so visitors can see better. Hanford Sentinel: “The proposed $2.3 million plan would expand public…