Category: Safety
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Hwy 140 and 120 Construction News
Just to echo Edie’s earlier sentiments about construction driving to and from the Valley… this was recently issued by NPS regarding restrictions on travel at the 120/140 junction. (Hwy 41 is not impacted.) Careful guys – don’t get stuck! ____________________________________________ December 10, 2007 El Portal Road Reconstruction Hours Announced in Yosemite National Park: Road construction…
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More Snow Means More Winter Closings
Snow and winter weather is officially signaling the beginning of winter which means some services will be closing until next spring. Currently the Mariposa Grove Gift Shop is now closed for the season. Also, the RV sanitary dump at Wawona is closed for the season. If you should need to use the RV dump station…
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Caution: Construction Ahead
A lot of road work projects are currently underway in Yosemite Valley and with the quickly approaching winter months everyone should use a little extra caution while driving in the Valley. NPS: “Over the next two days Northside Drive will close again for eastbound traffic and will close for westbound traffic at El Cap Crossover.…
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Roadwork Ahead
Several roads within Yosemite are undergoing repair and maintenance. Culvert work is being done in the Valley. Some roads may be closed or rerouted around construction zones. Please use caution when entering a construction zone and watch your speed. The speed limit in construction zones is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Law enforcement personnel are…
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A Bunch of Real Life Heroes
I’d like to take a second to focus on a great group of guys and gals who work tirelessly day and night, in rain and snow risking their own lives to help others. Their work reads like an adventure novel. Their exploits seem almost fictional but in truth they’re quite real. I’m not talking about…
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Wednesday Weekend Weather Sept. 21st – 23rd 2007
This weekend is going to be a wet and chilly one. Snow is predicted at the higher elevations if this low pressure from Canada moves over the Central Valley. If it heads more to the west it could be drier but still quite cold. This cold snap is predicted to extend all weekend and into…
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Yosemite The Petting Zoo
I’m not sure how many times I have to say this. Please, please PLEASE! Do not feed or try to pet the deer (or other wildlife)! It was only a couple years ago a visitor was doing the same thing when the deer spooked and an accidentally gored him. This bothers me every time I…
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No Gas in Yosemite
The Crane Flat Service Station, located at the junction of the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road, will be closed September 10th through October 15th 2007 for system upgrades. No gas will be available during the renovation period so be sure to mark your calendar if you’re heading into the park and plan ahead…
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Weekend Weather for August 31st – September 1st
Looks like a beautiful weekend for this upcoming long Labor Day weekend. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80’s to low 90’s most of the weekend with a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Overnight temperatures are expected mild in the mid to low 60’s. If you’re headed up to the park have a…
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Red Bear Dead Bear
Almost everyone I’ve talked to has told me the one animal they hope to see in Yosemite is a bear and I admit, they’re my favorite too. Right now bears are active all over the park. Every campground gets a nightly visit that’s why it’s important for you to properly lock up your food in…