Category: Yosemite Valley News
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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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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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More Smoke in the Valley
The smoke you’re seeing in the Valley and on the webcams is from a controlled burn set to take place this morning. The burn is approximately 36 acres and runs between the Merced River and Southside Drive, from El Cap Crossover to the Sentinel Beach Picnic Area and is projected to last one day. If…
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Man Falls From Half Dome
In a tragic accident, a man climbing the cables on Half Dome lost his footing and plummeted down the side of the mountain to his death on Saturday. Modesto Bee: Hirofumi Nohara, 37, of Japan, was ascending Half Dome mid afternoon when he slipped and fell, Yosemite park ranger Adrienne Freeman said. He was pronounced…
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Check this Out: Annual Yosemite Indian Big Time June 16-17
If you’re in Yosemite Valley this weekend be sure to check out the annual Yosemite Indian Big Time at the Indian Village June 16th and 17th. There will be Indian crafts and traditional cultural activities, games and dancing. This is a very special even that few National Parks enjoy. So stop by the Indian Village…
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Award Honors Dining Excellence at the Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee Hotel, long known for it’s beautiful architecture and elegant rooms now has one more award to boast about, the Fine Dining Hall of Fame Award. hospitality-1st.com: “The criterion for receiving the award focuses on food quality, service and ambience, leadership in training and motivating staff to provide the finest in dining experiences. The…
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Half Dome Cables Are Up
The Cables up the eastern flank of Half Dome are now in place for the season. Remember, if you’re going to attempt the climb up Half Dome start early and take lots of water. Also be sure to NEVER attempt the climb if there is the possibility of lightning. Several deaths have been caused by…
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Yosemite’s New Sister
Yosemite National Park has a new sister. This time it’s Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Recordnet.com: “Yosemite official and representatives of Chile’s National Forest Corporation on May 10 signed an agreement to cooperate on protection and management of natural resources. Typically, such relationships mean that rangers and scientists from the two parks visit…
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Ken Yager Honored For Work In Yosemite
Congratulations to Ken Yager, President of the Yosemite Climbing Association, who was recently awarded the Yosemite Award from Park Superintendent Mike Tollefson. Ken was the driving force behind the Yosemite Facelift, an all volunteer effort to clean up the park. YosemiteClimbing.org: “This year 1,157 volunteers of all ages participated in the five-day cleanup for a…
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Renowned Climber Todd Skinner Killed While Climbing The Leaning Tower
In a huge shock to the climbing community Todd Skinner, a world renowned climber and one of the greats of the sport, fell while climbing The Leaning Tower and was killed. Our deepest sympathies to his family. If you want to know more about Todd Skinner there’s a good article about the accident here and…