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Motor Fire Update – August 29, 2011
The Motor Fire started August 25, 2011 at approximately 12:30pm on Hwy 140, along the Merced River and near Cedar Lodge.
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Man Who Fell From Half Dome Identified
On Monday evening, August 22, 2011, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Yosemite Emergency Communication Center received a report of a person falling off the face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. Due to the late hour, Yosemite National Park Rangers were unable to initiate search efforts. Yesterday, August 23, 2011, the victim’s body was…
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Highway 140 Closed Due to Fire
Highway 140 is closed west of El Portal due to a fire burning outside of Yosemite National Park. Currently there is no access to Yosemite Valley from Mariposa via Highway 140. Highways 41 and 120 are open to Yosemite Valley. For more information on the Highway 140 road closure call Caltrans at (800)427-7623
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On Assignment with Jimmy Chin (Video)
Here’s a really great video about Jimmy Chin, a photographer on assignment for National Geographic documenting the climbing culture in Yosemite. He’s a great photographer and what he goes through to get a shot is stupendous.
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Another Death on Half Dome
Update: The NPS is saying now lightning wasn’t a factor in her death and that she slipped on the cables. Initial reports were that she had been struck on Half Dome. Very saddened to hear a woman was struck and killed by lightning this weekend while on top of Half Dome. Our deepest sympathies go…
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Yosemite Nature Notes: Moonbows (video)
Here’s another great video from Steve Bumgardner and the Yosemite Nature Notes crew titled, Moonbows.
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A 30 Second Waterfall Relaxation Break (video)
Here’s a 30 second clip so you can get your waterfall fix even if you’re stuck behind a desk or a cubicle. Enjoy!
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Meanwhile Just Across the River in Camp Sylvester
For over 80 years Camp Sylvester has provided educational and recreational camping facilities to 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, church groups, Girl and Boy Scout troops, non-profit organizations, and now your family too.
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Photo of the Day: In the Land of Giants by Okkamocha
I’m always on the lookout for new photos. I mean cmon, I’ve been writing this blog for years now and I’ve seen a gazillion photos of Yosemite. I guess that’s why I instantly liked today’s Photo of the Day.
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Free Entry June 21st. What a way to start the summer!
It’s free entry day tomorrow June 21st! What excuse are you going to tell your boss?