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Mariposa Supervisors Urge Government to Fix 140 Before It’s Too Late
The Mariposa Board of Supervisors are urging the federal government to take action and repair Highway 140 into Yosemite before it collapses citing loss of the highway would devastate the economy in Mariposa worse than this summers rock-slide. mercedsunstar.com: “Worried that a major Yosemite National Park road will collapse — and devastate Mariposa County’s economy…
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Tioga Pass Even More Beautiful in the Winter
Looks like the Tioga Pass cam from UCSD is up and running again and I must say, Tioga Pass is more beautiful in the winter. Hopefully the cam will stay up all winter and we’ll get some fantastic shots of Tioga Pass. You can check out the cam by visiting the Yosemite Associations Virtual Yosemite…
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Safe Driving In Winter
With the rain and snow that’s currently falling in and around Yosemite it’s important to remember a few key driving tips. Take it slow. The roads within the park are frequently icy and patches of black ice can be found along most sections of road during the winter months. Though the posted speedlimit in chain…
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It’s About Time. A New Poll is Up
There’s a new poll! YES! A new poll! Thanks to everyone who voted in the last one. Be sure to check out the new one which will change sometime in January. The new question is: “Do you think the National Park Service should be allowed to continue with repairs within the Park?” If you’d like…
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It’s a Beautiful Day
What a beautiful day. Photo courtesy of the Yosemite Association.
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Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Extreme Resolution Photos of Yosemite
Stop what you\’re doing. Put down that pen and click this link. This is possibly one of the coolest photos of Half Dome and Yosemite I’ve ever seen. Be sure to zoom in too. This is awesome.
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Judge Halts Yosemite Construction Yet Again
An ongoing dispute between park officials and environmentalists has once again led to the blocking of renovation efforts within the park. This time the judge suggested the management plan that had been publicly reviewed, edited, and voted on for months was not “legally sound” and sent the Park Service back to the drawing board to…
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Campground Update
Here’s a quick listing for all of you headed up to the park to do some late season camping of what campgrounds are still open and which have closed. “North Pines Campground, Valley Backpacker’s Campground, and Crane Flat Campground will close for the season on Monday, October 9. Hodgdon Meadow Campground, Wawona Campground, and Camp…
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Remembering
Our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to the family of Steven Medley, president of the Yosemite Association who died Friday in a single vehicle accident on his way to work in the park. He was a good man and worked hard for something he believed in. He will be greatly missed by all.