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Important Weather Info: Snow Expected This Weekend
Just checked the weather. Looks like there’s a strong chance for early season SNOW above 8,000 ft. this weekend. This is the earliest I’ve seen snow in a while. Plan accordingly if you’re going backpacking or plan to traverse the Sierra via Tioga Pass.
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Photo of the Day: Yosemite_032507-39_pp by Robert Vaughn
Today’s Photo of the Day is another pic from my wife, Tania. It’s a great photo and I really like it but I’d have loved to use this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rvaughn/454697688. Unfortunately I don’t have permission so I’ll just post a link. Both are great shots though. Nice job Robert. Photo by Robert Vaughn via Flickr.
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Update: Overdue Hiker Found Safe
I’ve received word from contacts at the National Park Service that the overdue hiker was found in the vicinity of Taft Point this morning where he’d become disoriented and had been wandering for the last few days. He’s in good condition and doing OK.
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More Information on the Overdue Hiker
I didn’t see anything in the Park Press Releases about the missing hiker but here’s a snippet from the Modesto Bee. I’ll be sure to post more information as I get it. The Modesto Bee: “Park rangers took the rare step of calling a large-scale search and rescue mission Sunday as they continued hunting for…
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Breaking News: Search Underway for Overdue Hiker
Edie sent in this photo via the new tip line of a Search and Rescue for an overdue hiker taking place. Pretty cool. Thanks Edie! Photo by Edie Howe-Byrne.
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Photo of the Day: IMG_9255 by Carl Uebelhart
Now I know I know this lake but I don’t remember which it is. The peaks in the background are pretty easy to recognize. Name or no name though, I thought this made for a really cool Photo of the Day. Nice work Carl. Photo by Carl Uebelhart via Flickr.
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Bear Euthanized After Visitor Bitten
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You Be the Reporter
Did you see a rock slide in Yosemite? Witness an accident? See a rescue? Have something interesting you’d like to share? Now you can phone a story in. Simply call the new Yosemite Blog Tip and Information line at (209) 846-2112 Leave your name and your message and we’ll put our team to work on…
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Photo of the Day: Mount Watkins Near Mirror Lake by Randy January
Today’s Photo of the Day is another “strong suggestion” by my wife and I have to agree it’s a great shot. Hey I’m not going to argue with a pregnant lady. All kidding aside it’s a really awesome shot. Great shot Randy Photo by Randy January via Flickr.
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome and Rainbow by Edie Howe-Byrne
Today’s Photo of the Day is a look back at exactly one year ago today, September 14th 2006. Great shot Edie. Photo by Edie Howe-Byrne via Flickr.