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NPS Officials Want to Cut Down Trees so Tourists Can See Better
The National Park Service has released their plan for overhauling the Tunnel View Overlook, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the park, but some of the ideas presented may not be that popular with locals including removing trees so visitors can see better. Hanford Sentinel: “The proposed $2.3 million plan would expand public…
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Yosemite Named One of the Top 10 Trips of a Lifetime
If you could go to 10 places before you die where would you go? If you said Yosemite you’re not alone. Travelbag has named the trip to Yosemite from Los Angeles en route to San Francisco a trip they wouldn’t pass up. Travelbite.co.uk: “Travel specialists from Travelbag explained climbing the Sydney landmark at sunrise or…
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$43 Million in Pot Plants Seized in Yosemite
Yosemite Rangers with the help of state and local law enforcement personnel raided 4 illegal marijuana farms in and around the park netting an estimate $43 million in marijuana plants. NPS: “On the 26th and 27th of September 2007, approximately 30 law enforcement officers from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, the US Forest Service, the…
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Wednesday Weekend Weather October 5th – 7th 2007
If you’re headed up to the park take your rain coat and plenty of sunblock. Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Friday but are expected to dissipate and leave blue, sunny skies for Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be mild in the low to mid 60’s Saturday warming to the low 70’s Sunday. Overnight…
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Last Chance to Climb Half Dome This Year
If you want to climb the cables up Half Dome this year you’ve only got a couple of days left. The cables are scheduled to be taken down October 15th – 16th. If you want to make the trek to the top you have 2 weekends left. Go for it. Photo by Alaina Browne via…
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Photo of the Day: Cascade Falls by Erin Malone
I’ve been taking pictures since I got my first camera at 6 years old and was fascinated by them for a long time before that. In all my years of shooting I’ve never had pinhole photos come out quite as good as these from Erin Malone. Beautiful shot Erin. Nice work. Photo by Erin Malone…
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That’s Just Mean
I’d found this photo a while back and asked to use it to which John nicely enough said ‘sure’ but then I couldn’t find it again. Anyway, someone evidently didn’t like the owner of this Hummer and to get back at them poured Doritos chips all over the top knowing it would attract bears. Not…
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Tuolumne County Officials Urge National Forest to Keep Campgrounds Open
Tuolumne County Supervisors are asking Stanislaus National Forest officials to think twice before cutting some services and removing some campgrounds and restrooms that are popular with visitors to Yosemite. UnionDemocrat.com: “To save money and more efficiently manage its 89 developed sites, forest officials have proposed reducing the season of operation at some sites, like the…
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Photo of the Day; DSC_4672 by Neil Kronberg
I look through hundreds of photos each day to pick a Photo of the Day but the minute I saw the clouds in Neil’s shot I knew this was the one I’d been looking for. Awesome shot Neil. Very well done. Photo by Neil Kronberg via Flickr.
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Early Bird Gets the Worm
You probably haven’t put much thought into it but if you’re looking to beat the crowds and get the best campsites next spring now is the time to start planning. Most campgrounds begin taking reservations up to 6 months in advance. Below is a chart showing which month you should make reservations in for the…