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@YosemiteBob (Bob Roney) Talks to NPR
YosemiteBob is the name Bob Roney uses on Twitter where he posts about the wonders of Yosemite. Days like today you’ll find Bob posting about everything from clouds in the sky to mountain quail or cow parnsips. Bob was honored for his work spreading the glory of Yosemite today when NPR decided to come talk…
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Relax a Little
Having a rough day? Need to unwind and relax a bit before that big meeting? Watch this video sequence of time-lapse images of Yosemite from Sean Stiegemeier. It’ll put you back in your groove. Time Lapse Round One from Sean Stiegemeier on Vimeo. Thanks to @aaampania on Twitter.
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Morning Shot August 3 2009
Today’s Morning Shot isn’t a morning shot at all, it’s a beautiful susnset captured by Phil King. Phil recently backpacked into Young Lakes where he spent a couple of nights. Long enough to take some beautiful shots of the area. Very nice, Phil. Today’s Forecast: Sunny today with highs in the upper 80’s to low…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-02
Thanks to everyone for the shout-outs on #FF. Sorry I missed it. Was spending quality time with the family while I can. # and for all the new followers, THANKS! # Got an RV or trailer? Maybe you can help me. http://bit.ly/3aCugj # @gdanmitchell Thanks! I owe you a beer. # @mishalogvinov They don't go…
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Allison Asks About Waterfalls in Yosemite
Allison wrote in to ask: “How are the waterfalls right now?” Well Allison as you can see by the photo Yosemite Falls is drying up quickly. Vernal, Nevada, and Bridalveil Falls are flowing OK with their typical mid-summer flow (some water but not huge like spring). If you’re coming up I recommend checking out the…
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Maybe You Can Help Us
My wife and I are discussing getting an RV but we’re not sure if we want a trailer or something like an Ithasca. What are your opinions? Experiences? If we get a trailer should we get a 5th-wheel? We’re not looking for anything big, just something small that’s comfortable on mountain roads. Any help is…
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Reader Tony Asks About RV Camping in Yosemite
Tony wrote in to ask: “How much does an rv park cost per night? What are the best options in your opinion.” Thanks for the email, Tony. I’m not really sure since I haven’t been RV camping since I was a kid but I believe it’s the same US$20 per night that tent camping is.…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-07-31
Good morning and thanks for following @TheYosemiteBlog – news and information from YosemiteBlog.com # A fire along the Tuolumne has smoke visible all over the park and has been creating a tall smoke plume. http://bit.ly/CRVrB # Today's forecast is for a temp around 95F and very dry. Possible afternoon thunderstorms. Not what fire crews need…
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You Gotta Love Huell Howser
This has absolutely NOTHING to do with Yosemite but who doesn’t love Huell Howser? Jacob Soboroff from LAObserved.com happened to be checking out a new state park in downtown L.A. when guess who he happened to see also shooting in the park? You guessed it, none other than Huell himself. Great video.
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Wildcat Fire Location on Google Maps
View Larger Map I know many visitors are curious exactly where the Wildcat Fire is located in Yosemite. It’s currently burning between Pate Valley and Whaterwheel Falls along Return Creek and the Tuolumne River. The maps in Google Maps for the area is pretty good but the photo isn’t that great so here a photo…