Category: Travel
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A Little Late Wednesday Weekend Weather September 7-9
Looks like another mild early fall weekend in store if you’re headed up to the park this weekend. Cooler temps but lots of sunshine mean keep that sunscreen handy and watch out for sudden afternoon thunderstorms.
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Photo of the Day: Yosemite Fall by Gabriela F
Here’s a really cool shot I found over at Ringo of Yosemite Fall in early May. Everything is so verdant green. Great shot Gabriela. Photo by Gabriela F. via Ringo.
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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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Missed the Perseid’s? Don’t miss the Aurgid’s
So whatcha doin’ on Friday night? Want to stay out late and watch the meteor shower? Ok but really, if you didn’t get a chance to see the Perseid’s well grab your camera, tripod, a warm blanket and some hot coffee and find comfortable spot to watch the Aurigid’s. MSNBC: “On Sept. 1, 2007, that…
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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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Campground Closings
Bridalveil and Yosemite Creek Campground are scheduled to close for the season on September 4th, 2007.
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Where’d Yosemite Falls Go?
The impact of last winters lower than normal snowpack and dry spring is making it’s mark in Yosemite where water conservation efforts are in full swing for visitors and Yosemite Fall, top of everyones list visiting the park as a “must see”, is down to nothing. The Modesto Bee: “The impact is visible across the…
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Weekend Weather for August 24 – 26
Looks like it’s going to be a pretty mild weekend this weekend. Definitely take sunscreen as it’s easy to get a sunburn in the mountains when it’s cooler and you don’t notice you’re burning. Sunday is calling for partly cloudy skies which should make for some very good shooting. Head up to Tenaya Lake, Tuolumne…
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Bring History to Life with the Yosemite Theatre
One of the great experiences of Yosemite you’ll not want to miss is the Yosemite Theater. This season Lee Stetson portrays John Muir in three shows a week; “Conversations with a Tramp” play on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the theater behind the Visitor’s Center, and on Sunday nights attend a Campfire chat at the Happy…
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Video: Introduction To Yosemite from OpenRoad.TV
Here’s a great introductory video from OpenRoad.tv with Doug McConnel. I really like their presentations and I’m glad they’re on YouTube. Watch and enjoy.