• Slow Down or You May Just Regret It

    Right now there’s a lot of construction taking place in the park as old electrical and plumbing systems are being upgraded. To help protect the visitors, wildlife and the crews, the National Park Service is making sure you’re following all driving regulations and maintaining a safe speed while in the park. In all construction zones…

  • Going to the Park? Next time go Superbowl weekend.

    Holiday weekends are a great time to visit the park but unfortunately, everyone else feels the same way. Usually the park is really busy and crowded with people sharing in the beauty. But, here’s a secret I just discovered…Superbowl weekend the park is nearly deserted leaving plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the park…

  • How cold can I expect it to be in March?

    Abigail sent me a great question: “We were planning on coming up the last weekend of March (22-27) but were concerned that it might be snowy and/or cold. Some sites showed the temps as low as 32 at night. Is this accurate? Do you think it will be that cold this March? Is this the…

  • Yosemite Fall

    Yosemite Fall Originally uploaded by Campin’ Guy. Today’s photo was taken by..ME! A great shot of Yosemite Fall taken this afternoon that I’m particularly proud of.

  • Vernal Fall

    VernalFalls Originally uploaded by Randy January. Today’s photo is a truly magnificent shot of Vernal Fall from Randy. Awesome shot, Randy! Thanks for the photos you tagged in Flickr. Stay tuned everyone, we’ve got lots more coolness to come.

  • Rainbows

    Todays photo is from Debbie who sent in this beautiful photo of Lower Yosemite Falls and a rainbow. Nice work Debbie.

  • Alpen Glow Washes Over Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome

    People have been nice enough to send me some of their photos so I’ll be posting them over the next few days. To start off, Chaz sent in this awesome photo of Yosemite Valley. “Sunday, 1-15-06. 5:02p.m. Sunset commenced and alpenglow washed over Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome as the cool valley floor offered up…

  • Yosemite Climber and Paramedic Saves Lives One Last Time

    I’m glad there are people like this in the world. What a great guy. Be sure to read all the story over at SF Gate. SF Gate: “As in life, paramedic Daniel Paul Scott went on saving people after dying in a rock-climbing accident. Mr. Scott’s major organs went to six people in California and…

  • Yosemite Every Day of the Year

    This is one of the most awesome calendars I have seen in a long time. Everyone knows Galen Rowell and the beautiful color images for which he’s known. Now you can get a calendar of some of his greatest shots of Yosemite and the High Sierra in extra large size. This is guaranteed to keep…

  • In Search of the Firefall

    Janyce writes: “I was told that for a few days a year just at dusk the waterfall at Horsetail Falls looks like the old firefall. Have you heard this and do you know the approximate days this would be visable?” Ahhh! You mean the famous shot Galen Rowell took. It’s true. For just a few…