Category: Travel
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Which Road Should You Take into Yosemite in Winter?
Highway 120 (Big Oak Flat Road) into Yosemite, New Years Eve 2009. Photo by Janet Crum. I came across this photo on Flickr and it realize that there’s a topic I haven’t talked about yet, which road to take in winter. This is a photo of the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 from San…
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Photo of the Day and a Conditions Update
Today my wife and I and the rugrats went around the park taking pictures and shooting some video. This isn’t the best shot I’ve taken of Yosemite Falls by far but it is the first shot I’ve taken this year. If you’re headed up to the park I can tell you there’s a little snow…
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GPS Not the Way to Go to Yosemite
Four GPS devices in one car may not be enough to keep you on the right road headed to Yosemite. Photo by Karl Baron. Seems like once a year we need a reminder about the pitfalls of trusting GPS. Although GPS units are great (I happen to have 2 – a stand alone and one…
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Dave Waves a Question About Snow in the Valley
Dave, one of our loyal readers, sent me a wave asking how he can tell if there’s snow on the Valley Floor. The answer is simple, check out the Yosemite Association webcam looking out over the meadow by the Ahwahnee. It’s got an awesome view and has great resolution. By looking at the trees on…
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What Are the Road Conditions Like in Yosemite Right Now?
Chains required on the road into Yosemite. Photo by Rick Z. Carrie sent me a Wave to ask, “We’re coming up this weekend for a family vacation we’ve been planning for months. Are chains required in Yosemite?” Well the answer is, Yes. Currently road conditions in Yosemite Valley are R2, tire chains or 4-wheel-drive with…
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Blue Dog Asks About March in Yosemite
Snow and ice line the granite cliffs surrounding Yosemite Valley. Photo by Loyd Schutte. Blue Dog sent me a Google Wave and asked: I curious what the weather and conditions are like in Yosemite during March. My company might be sending me to SanJose for a training class either early or late March. If so,…
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Tioga and Glacier Point Roads Closed for Season?
Though the snow is still relatively light (see photo) in Tioga Pass I’ve received reports that the Glacier Point and Tioga Roads have closed for the season. Don’t fret though, in recent years the road has closed only to reopen around Christmas due to unusually warm days. You never know, that might happen again this…
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Tioga Getting a Nice Bit of Snow
Looks like Tioga is getting a nice bit of snow from this storm. Lets hope it sticks. Should make for some great pictures if they can plow and reopen the pass.
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Snow & Rain Come to Yosemite
Radar is showing snow in the Sierra from Lake Tahoe to Kings Canyon. Tioga Pass in Yosemite is closed. Glacier Point Road is closed at Highway 41 in Chinquapin. Highway 120 from Groveland, 140 from Mariposa and 41 are still open but wet. Drive careful.
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Wawona Tunnel Closing Temporarily on 9/24
The Wawona Tunnel on Highway 41 between Wawona, Glacier Point, Yosemite West and the south entrance of the park and Yosemite Valley. Photo by Michael Flick. The Wawona Tunnel will be closing to all traffic on September 24th for a 2 hour period while construction crews check the ventilation system in the tunnel. The closure…