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Well it looks like the crew has arrived at the Glacier Point parking lot, now the fun part begins, making the road so traffic can get by to Glacier Point. Hopefully the next weeks worth of expected sunshine and warmer temperatures will help them out a bit. NPS: ” Tioga Road: Starting location: At White…

AGF00030 Originally uploaded by Ambitious Wench. One of my friends I’ve made through Flickr, Ambitious Wench (aka Edie), is lucky enough to spend some time working in the Park and experiencing Yosemite on a first hand basis. From her photostream on Flickr comes this great shot of rising fog in the trees. Very nice. Keep…

The New York Times ran a nice piece on the splendor of the waterfalls in Yosemite this year. This year is the wettest year we’ve seen in Yosemite in a long time and it’s evident in the multitude of waterfalls that seem to be pouring forth from every nook and cranny around the Valley. This…

If you’re headed up Yosemite way today make sure to carry your chains. This weekend’s winter storm warning remains in effect with snow expected. National Weather Service: “Snow advisory remains in effect through 10pm pdt this evening for the Southern Sierra Nevada north of Kern county.”

Quite a few people have heard of Stephen Mather and most seem to have an acquaintance with the name, but few remember who he was or what he did. Stephen Mather was the first Director of the National Park Service. Mather, like most people, was quite taken with the national park but felt there wasn’t…

I came across this wonderful painting while browsing the internet today and I had to share it. Patricia Wagner has painted some truly breathtaking art and this one, “Glory of Yosemite“, is no exception. Beautiful, vibrant, full of life. A fantastic piece. Patricia describes the painting in her own words as: …one of my favorite…

Alex took this awesome picture of a coyote in Yosemite National Park. Coyotes abound in the park at the lower elevations and are very used to humans. Like all animals in the park you should be mindful of their presence and protect your food. Not for you, for them. Animals receiving even the smallest bit…

Sorry I’m a little late. I had a computer upgrade on Sunday and didn’t get around to changing the poll until today. Do you remember last weeks poll, “If you only had one picture left in your camera, what would you take a picture of in Yosemite?” B y 42% “The View From The Top…

NPS snow plowing progress for May 3rd, 2005 for the Tioga, Glacier Point, and Badger Pass roads. Tioga Road Starting location: 10.6 miles from Crane Flat Gate Ending Location: 11.9 miles from Crane Flat Gate Distance plowed today: 1.3 miles Snow depth: 12 feet Glacier Point Road Update for May 2 Starting Location: 2.5 miles…