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Breathing Clean Air
CBS 13’s John Iander went to Yosemite not to see the mountains or the beautiful waterfalls, but to take a look at the air. In this interesting report Iander took a look at what researchers at UC Davis are learning from the air in Yosemite. CBS 13: “Since 1985, air samples from over 170 major…
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Sierra Icon Leveled by Flames
If you’ve ever hiked the Pacific Crest Trail out of Yosemite and up to Tahoe then you’ve likely been to the Kennedy Meadows Lodge and store. Unfortunately pictures and memories are all anyone has left after theywere destroyed by a fire early Monday that was believed to have started in a woodstove’s flue. LA Times:…
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There’s a New Poll for October and the Results of Last Months Poll
Well it’s that time again. Time for the old poll to go away and a new poll to take its place. This months question is: Where is your favorite place to stay in Yosemite? Possible answers are: In my tent, In my RV/camp trailer, Yosemite Lodge, Ahwahnee, Wawona Inn, Curry Village, High Sierra Camp, Tuolumne…
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Photo of the Day: Tioga Pass by Patrick Bolduan
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot of Tioga Pass by Patrick Bolduan. Great shot Patrick. Photo by Patrick Bolduan via Flickr.
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Photo of the Day: DSC_4164 by Pieboy75
In my relentless search for photographic coolness for the Photo of the Day I came across this awesome shot posted on Flickr. It’s got great 3 dimensional quality to it that I really like and the dark imposing clouds – I can feel the cold pelting rain already. Great shot. Photo by Pieboy75 via Flickr.
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Go Hybrid – Your Wallet Will Love You and So Will the Environment
I saw this photo this morning on top of the gas pump as I was filling up. If you can arrange a hybrid vehicle they’re definitely the way to go. Gas in California isn’t as high as it was a few months ago but it’s still tops in the nation. So ask for a hybrid…
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome – Yosemite by Mono Andes
Today’s Photo of the Day is an awesome black and white from Mono Andes. One of the things I look for in a good black and white is white whites and black black. This photo has both. Great shot Mono. Muy bien. Photo by Mono Andes via Flickr.
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Wawona Campground Back to First Come, First Served
Wawona Campground is now First Come, First Served service. The campground remains open and will continue to be open year round.
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Searching for Solitude in Yosemite
Here’s an interesting article I came across about searching for solitude in Yosemite. The piece is called “Yosemite Isn’t Disneyland” by Martin LeFevre. Scoop: “Sitting in the sun by the languid Merced River while fog and clouds cling to the peaks and hollows of the rock face rising to dizzying heights before me, I realize…
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Going Up for Public Lands Day?
You know while you’re in the park for Public Lands Day (read: FREE entry) head over to the Yosemite Visitors Center in the Valley, grab a bag and route and help the Yosemite Climbing Association give the park a Facelift. It’s a great way to help the park and you get to meet some really…