Category: News
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Late Night Rockfall Rattles Curry Village
“A small rockfall occurred at 2:53 am on Saturday, June 9 behind Curry Village. The release point for the rockfall was ~550 meters (1800 feet) above the Valley floor, at the top of Staircase Falls. A rock about 20 cubic meters in size (60 tons) fell down the path of Staircase Falls, sweeping additional debris…
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Let’s Go Catch Some Moonbows
As a photographer, one of the most elusive subjects to photograph in Yosemite are moonbows. Though they may sound like it, moonbows are not a type of fish. Moonbows are rainbows that appear when moonlight strikes Lower Yosemite Fall just right. Unfortunately, until now photographing one has relied heavily on chance but that has all…
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In the Footsteps of John Muir
Having been born and raised in the area I’ve always been keen on the idea of retracing John Muir’s original route into Yosemite but always get lost in the Greeley Hill-Coulterville area where his route becomes more cross country. For Donna and Peter Thomas though the dream is now a reality as the Santa Cruz…
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Drowning Victim ID’d
The body of a man found in the Merced River below Vernal Falls footbridge has been positively identified as that of a Santa Clara visitor who disappeared on May 19th after he plunged into the swift flowing river. FresnoBee.com: Updates: Yosemite drowning victim ID’d: “Park spokeswoman Adrienne Freeman said the body of Kiran Yellajyosula, 27,…
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Award Honors Dining Excellence at the Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee Hotel, long known for it’s beautiful architecture and elegant rooms now has one more award to boast about, the Fine Dining Hall of Fame Award. hospitality-1st.com: “The criterion for receiving the award focuses on food quality, service and ambience, leadership in training and motivating staff to provide the finest in dining experiences. The…
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Bay Area Man Still Missing After Plunge in Yosemite River
The search for a bay area man who slipped and fell into the Merced downstream from Vernal Falls has turned been scaled back to a body recovery since it’s unlikely anyone would survive this long in the hypothermic, swift-flowing waters of the Merced. cbs5.com: “Kiran Yellajyosula, 27, was hiking with friends near Vernal Falls Saturday…
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Half Dome Cables Are Up
The Cables up the eastern flank of Half Dome are now in place for the season. Remember, if you’re going to attempt the climb up Half Dome start early and take lots of water. Also be sure to NEVER attempt the climb if there is the possibility of lightning. Several deaths have been caused by…
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Yosemite’s New Sister
Yosemite National Park has a new sister. This time it’s Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Recordnet.com: “Yosemite official and representatives of Chile’s National Forest Corporation on May 10 signed an agreement to cooperate on protection and management of natural resources. Typically, such relationships mean that rangers and scientists from the two parks visit…
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Conservation Groups Side With NPS Over Yosemite Plan
Seven environmental groups are siding with the National Park Service in the upcoming battle over whether or not repairs to facilities in the Valley should continue. Groups join Park Service in court fight over Yosemite – Los Angeles Times: “Seven conservation and recreation groups are throwing their support behind the National Park Service in its…
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Tioga Set to Open Friday
Sources are saying Tioga is ready to open this Friday (May 11) at noon, weather permitting. No services or campgrounds will be available for a while yet. Hikers and back country users take note: most of the trails are still covered with snow and streams are high with runoff. Over the last few years several…