Category: News
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Missing Scout Leaving Clues
Though not in Yosemite I thought this was worth posting. If you happen to be headed into that area please keep a sharp eye out. Remember, if you ever become lost in the woods, stop and stay. Searchers have an easier time finding you. Fresno Bee: A missing Selma Boy Scout is apparently leaving clues…
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Climber Rescued From El Capitan After Fall
A climber fell and was injured about 800 feet up as he and some climbing partners were attempting the East Buttress Route of El Capitan. The climber was injured June 1st after he took a 15-foot fall while lead climbing on the eighth pitch. The route at the accident site was wet from mist blowing…
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High Sierra Camps To Remain Closed. Tioga Pass Opens Friday.
An inside source has revealed that High Sierra camps will not be opening this year due to the very high snow pack. In agreement with NPS at Yosemite, they (DNC) have decided that it would not be financially feasible because the infrastructure required to open camps would not be in place until late August, and…
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Tioga Road Cleared But Not Ready For Business
Kudos to the hard working men and women working on plowing the Tioga Road. They’ve managed to get past Ohlmstead Point and have met up where the Mono County crew left off. The road is still closed but some segments will be opening soon. There is hope to have the road completely opened by the…
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Where Have All The Rangers Gone?
The LA Times ran an article on the decline of Park Rangers within America’s National Parks and how many a private citizen are helping out. Very interesting. There’s a snippet below. LA Times:”If there are four or five programs a night, maybe only one is done by a National Park Service ranger,” said Scott Gediman,…
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Yosemite Awash In A Flood – Of Visitors
Seems the warm temperatures, beautiful weather, and the lure of gushing waterfalls has brought another flood to Yosemite Valley, this one of people. Union Democrat: “Spectacular springtime waterfalls drew so many people to Yosemite National Park last weekend that some visitors were asked to wait an hour before entering Yosemite Valley. Park officials said people…
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Current Water Level At Pohono Bridge
Just checked over at the CDEC and here’s the current water level at Pohono Bridge.
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Yosemite Valley Under Flood Advisory
NOAA has issued a flood warning for the Yosemite Valley. The river is currently just below flood stage at 10′. If you’re planning on heading up to the park this weekend, you may not make it. NOAA: “Flood Warning CAC043-201500- FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY – HANFORD CA 615 AM PDT FRI…
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Weekend Weather Forecast May 20th – 22nd
National Weather Service: “Friday…Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 73. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph over ridges. Friday Night…Clear. Lows 29 to 39. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Saturday…Sunny. Highs 67 to 77. West winds around 10 mph. Saturday Night…Clear. Lows 34 to 44. Southwest winds up to…
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Road Report: Highway 140 Repairs Underway
Headed up to Yosemite Valley on Highway 140 out of Merced and Mariposa? Be prepared for a short wait. Road crews are busily patching and sealing the El Portal road between the Big Oak Flat Road Junction and the Yosemite View Lodge just outside the park entrance. The road work is scheduled to take place…