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Yosemite National Park Lodging on a Budget
The following article is sponsored by Yosemite Pines RV. Now offering Yosemite area lodging starting at only $29.00 for two nights. For the family that is looking to vacation on a budget or just a plain old bargain hunter, the beauty of Yosemite can still be enjoyed with an inexpensive stay at Yosemite Pines RV…
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Photo of the Day: Cool Calm by Perry Aragon
Today’s Photo of the Day is an awesome shot of the Merced River meandering through a snowy Yosemite Valley with Half Dome in the back ground by Perry Aragon. Very nice, Perry. Photo by Perry Aragon via Flickr.
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Thomas Hill Painting of Yosemite Backdrop for Inaugural Luncheon
This years Inauguration Ceremonies of President-elect Barack Obama celebrate the 200th birthday (Feb. 12, 1809) of President Abraham Lincoln whom many consider to be have been one of our greatest Presidents ever. In celebration of Lincoln’s accomplishments the ceremonies will contain items of historical significance to the Lincoln Presidency, including Yosemite Valley. To commemorate Lincoln’s…
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What’s New at the Forum
If you haven’t been to our new forum yet, and I don’t see how you could miss it with all the talk I’ve been doing about it then I really suggest you go check it out. There’s a lot of great conversations taking place with some info from people who REALLY know their stuff. Here…
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Photo of the Day: The Ahwahnee Hotel by Tony Immoos
Happy Monday everyone! Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from Tony Immoos, one of the most inspiring nature photographers out there today. Today Tony graces us with a beautiful picture of the majestic Ahwahnee blanketed in snow. Tony has some AWESOME photos in his Flickr Photostream so be sure as soon as you’re…
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Want to Work in Yosemite?
Interested in working in Yosemite? Be sure to check out the Jobs listing on our forums where you can find job postings as well as post questions that people who are/have worked within the park may be able answer for you. Currently Listed Positions: Wildlink Director – Yosemite Institute Membership and Volunteer Coordinator – Yosemite…
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Tuolumne Meadows Winter Report 1-7-09
Here’s the Tuolumne Meadows Winter Report from Jeff and Kathi the winter rangers toughing it out in the Yosemite high country. January 7, 2009 Weather: (January 1 through January 7) High temp: 50° (Jan1 and Jan 7) Low temp: -14 (Jan 4) New Snow: 5” (Jan 3 and Jan 6) Total settled snow depth: 22”…
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Photo of the Day: Yosemite Valley View by Jason Armstrong
Today’s Photo of the Day is a REALLY beautiful shot of the Valley covered in snow reflecting in the still Merced River by Jason Armstrong. Jason said in his caption on Flickr: Haven’t noticed this before but the valley has wifi from pretty much everywhere we went, this brings a lot to the table. Being…
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Where are all the great and unknown places to take pictures in Yosemite Valley?
There’s a really great discussion started over on the new forum where TLSOK asked: “I’m wondering where some really great and unknown places are to take pictures in Yosemite Valley. I am, of course, very familiar with all the common places (Tunnel view, valley view, etc, etc), but I’m interested to know if anyone knows…
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Photo of the Day: Snow on the Rocks by Robert Pearce
While we were in the process of moving the blog and getting everything settled up I missed a bunch of great photos that were sent my way for Photo of the Day. This one was taken by Robert Pearce, one of the regular contributors to the Photo of the Day. Robert named the photo “122008_0143-01sm”…