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Trails Closed Due to Construction
There’s a lot of construction taking place around Yosemite Valley right now that is affecting traffic but even hiking you may be surprised to find some of the more prominent trails closed. Here’s a quick list from the National Park Service of trails and their closures. Bridalveil View Foot Trail Closed – Tuesday 10/16 thru…
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A Beautiful Shot and A Great Program for Photographers
I happened to glance over at the Yosemite Association webcam from Sentinel Dome this morning and I caught this awesome image that I thought I’d share with everyone. What an awesome shot. By the way, if you’ve ever wondered what I use to adjust photos I used to use Photoshop but recently I’ve made the…
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Wednesday Weekend Weather October 19 -21
If you’re headed up to the park this weekend grab a nice warm, waterproof jacket as fall is in full swing. Friday is expected to be partly cloudy leading into showers on Saturday with sunny skies expected by Sunday. Highs are expected to be in the upper 50’s to mid 60’s with lows in the…
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Photo of the Day: Mono Lake and Tufa by Edie Howe-Byrne
Today’s Photo of the Day is another beautiful shot by Edie Howe-Byrne. If you’ve been reading the blog for any length of time you’ve undoubtedly heard me extolling the virtues of Mono Lake and why everyone should visit it. Edie has outdone herself with this photo showing just how beautiful Mono Lake can be. If…
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Photo of the Day: Whisps – Highway 120 by Dnudson
I saw this photo yesterday while looking for a photo to go along with the road construction on 120 and thought, “That is a really cool photo.” Unfortunately I’d already made up my mind for yesterday’s Photo of the Day so you get to see it today! Really great shot Dave. Very nicely done. Photo…
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Photo of the Day: Begging for a Road Trip by Jawad Zakariya
I was digging around Flickr for a photo to go along with the post on the 120 construction and I came across this beautiful shot. Awesome photo Jawad. Photo by Jawad Zakariya via Flickr.
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Detour Ahead: Roadwork Slated to Begin on 120 Route
Heading up 120 to Yosemite over the next few weeks will take you a little longer than you planned as road crews will begin work on the Sierra Northern Railway line where it crosses Highway 120 between Yosemite Junction and Chinese Camp. Modesto Bee: “The road closure will occur between Highways 108 and 49 near…
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Photo of the Day: Climbing the Nose of El Cap by Wendkuni
This is a pretty cool shot. Photo by Wendkuni via Flickr.
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Photo of the Day: 7.14.07 069 by Rivermusic
Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us again from Rivermusc (aka Brian) over on Flickr. Brian what lake is this? Photo by Rivermusic via Flickr.
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Day Hikes: Vernal and Nevada Falls by Jeremy Zawodny
Jeremy Zawodny did a very nice write-up of the hike to Nevada and Vernal falls with some great pictures. It’s great if you’re planning your trip and want to get some background on the Hike to the falls or on up to Half Dome. Jeremy.Zawodny.com: “Last Saturday we headed into Yosemite National Park for some…