Category: Things to do
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Got Plans for New Years Yet?
So what are your plans for New Years Eve? What better way to kick off a new year than by celebrating in Yosemite. There are 3 major events happening in the park at the Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and the historic Wawona Hotel. The Ahwahnee is holding a roaring 20’s themed dance celebration…
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This May Be Your Only Chance – Come See the Bracebridge Dinner
Since the first time Ansel Adams and crew put on the production the Bracebridge Dinner at the Ahwahnee has been an elegant affair for the genteel. Well, no longer. The old system of a lottery for tickets has been abolished with a new first-come first-serve policy in it’s place. What’s this mean for you? Well…
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5th Annual Yosemite Facelift September 24th – 28th
As the summer comes to a close the Yosemite Climbing Association will be hosting the 5th Annual Facelift. The five day, volunteer clean-up will take place September 24th – 28th starting daily at 8am with a daily closing time at 5pm. Event coordiantors will be staging in front of the Valley Visitor Center. All volunteers…
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Spend a Day With a Pro Photographer and Get Free Schwag
Everyone knows Scott Bourne who was a frequent quest on Mac Break Weekly during the iPhone announcements and most know he’s a professional photographer who has moved into the realm of podcasting. Well Scott is having a really cool contest and the prize is your chance to photograph a national park (Yosemite of course!) with…
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Yosemite Moutaineering Offering Climbing Package for Girls Only
Instead of the boring ol’ bachelorette party in Las Vegas where you’re liable to drink way too much, do things you wouldn’t want anyone else to find out, and possibly wind up with a really bad tattoo you wouldn’t wnat to show your husband or boyfriend head up to Yosemite and get in a little…
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6 Ways to Make Your Next Trip to Yosemite Better
I meet a lot of people who are vacationing in Yosemite for their first time and I’m always amazed by the level of disappointment they feel with their vacation. With that in mind I came up with 6 things that’ll help make your Yosemite vacation better. 1. Visit in the off season. 9 out of…
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Come Pick Apples and Save a Bear
Visitors, employees, and residents are invited to pick apples at the Curry Village Apple Orchard to help keep bears wild! The ripe apples attract bears to developed areas and alter their natural diets. By removing the apples, bears will return to natural food sources found throughout the park and not become exposed to humans and…
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NPS Open House Slated for July 30
On Wednesday, July 30, 2008 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, the National Park Service will be holding an open house at the Visitors Center Auditorium in Yosemite Valley. Visitors are invited to: Talk to park staff and listen to presentations given throughout the day Review newly released documents and reports Submit comments on proposed projects and…
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And the Winner Is
Before I announce the winner of this months Flickr Pro contest I’d like to thank everyone who entered and especially those who sent in photos along with their entries. I figured when I started this contest there’d be a couple entrants but it has exceeded my wildest expectations. Also don’t give up hope. I’m going…
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Something to Do this Summer in Tuolumne Meadows
One of the coolest things about staying in Tuolumne Meadows is some of the great programs that take place at the Parsons Lodge (by Soda Springs). The 2008 Parsons Memorial Lodge Summer Series was just announced and it looks like an awesome schedule this year. All programs, unless otherwise noted, begin at 2 pm and…