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There was just recently a Yosemite planning meeting that asked the same question that I asked in the poll, should the NPS impose a limit on the number of motorvehicles that can enter the Park? Right now the votes on the poll are a resounding yes with 20 votes in favor of limiting vehicles entering…

P7140022 Originally uploaded by Ambitious Wench. Edie captured a great pic the other day of a climber doing a Tyrolean traverse to Lost Arrow Spire. You definitely need to see this one at full size. It’s worth it.

Everyone knows I love bears and even though I may do stupid things sometimes, I consider myself to be “above average” on proper bear ettiquette. I’ve always hung food, even when there were no signs advising a need for it, or used bear lockers, cleaned out my car before making sure there was no garbage…

Modesto Bee: On summer days when the mosquitoes are not too bloodthirsty, William Wunderlich, an intriguing figure in Brooks Brothers and Dockers, walks to work. It is a spectacular trek amid giant redwoods framed by towering granite walls. Bright blue Steller’s jays perform their comedy routine. Yosemite Falls roars its greeting. More than once in…

The other day I noticed Harold Davis started posting photos from a backpacking trip into the High Sierra on his weblog Digitalfieldguide Photoblog 2.0. Well Harold has started writing uphis adventure and it’s one you’ll have to read. What an adventure. Here’s a teaser. Harold: “Perhaps it is a good time to start making clear…

P7030036 Originally uploaded by Ambitious Wench. Edie took an awesome shot of this flower, although I don’t know what it’s called. Can anyone help me out?

Sierra wave #3 Originally uploaded by mlog. It’s not exactly Yosemite but mlog took this awesome shot of clouds over the Sierra. From the eastern side they look so awesome as the winds coming over the crest carve and shape them into a stunning display. Nice work.

Have you been to the LeConte Memorial in Yosemite Valley? Many people have seen it and quite a few stop and visit but few know why it’s there. Joseph LeConte, came to California not seeking his fortune in the gold fields, but to teach geology. For a summer trip he arranged a trip to see…

The new poll is up and in it I ask an interesting question. Check it out. It’s over in the sidebar at the right. Technorati Tags: yosemite

Well the voting is over and 66% of you think Hetch Hetchy should be restored while a strong 32% feel it’s better left the way it is. ‘Thank you’ to everyone who voted. A new question should be up shortly. Technorati Tags: Hetch Hetchy, yosemite