Search results for: “Ahwahnee”
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The Roaring 20’s Come To Life In Yosemite National Park
Step into the Ahwahnee this weekend and step back in time to the roaring 20’s. There’s a gala dinner and lots of fun activies scheduled for a fun packed, exciting weekend. YosemitePark.com: “This incredible event at The Ahwahnee is a celebration of the music, art, architecture, clothing, jewelry, historical significance and overall culture of the…
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Will my cell phone work in Yosemite Valley?
Meredith wrote in with a good question: I’m planning a trip to Yosemite in mid-April. I was just wondering if my cell phone will work in the valley. Well the answer is a definite maybe. I have a GSM phone through Cingular and I can’t get signal after Groveland or Mariposa or Oakhurst. Non-GSM phones,if…
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More Trip Planning: Hiking, Camping, and Fishing In Yosemite
Craig from Tennessee writes: I visited Yosemite a few years ago and was amazed. I went with a buddy and our time was kind of pressed. We hiked through the Mariposa Grove and camped in the Valley for two nights. I had a great time and really enjoyed the trip, just wish we could have…
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A Beautiful Christmas Eve
It was a beautiful Christmas Eve in Yosemite today.
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The Devil’s Bathtub – Clothing Optional
Scott wrote in and asked me if I knew of the location of the Devil’s Bathtub in Yosemite Valley. At the bottom of Royal Arches Cascade behind the Ahwahnee is a small pool commonly called The Devil’s Bathtub. A Google search resulted in many hits from sites listing it as a “clothing optional” swimming hole.…
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Another New Yosemite Cam
The Yosemite Association has a new webcam this one located in Ahwahnee Meadow. Check it out.
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Bus Stop Moved Due To Construction
“Contractors begin work today on the bus stop. A temporary stop will be in place forward of the current stop to pick up passengers. Please observe traffic signs and drive slowly in the area. YARTS will not be stopping at the Ahwahnee, please board the bus at one of the other Valley locations. ” (NPS)…
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Take Your Computer
My Den of Wifi Iniquity! Originally uploaded by Ambitious Wench. Edie has let the secret out! If you’re headed to Yosemite you CAN take your laptop, so long as you’re close to the Ahwahnee.
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High Water On The Way For This Weekend
National Park Service: “National Park officials, Department of Water Resource officials, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have predicted that water levels are likely to rise and remain above the normal high water mark from approximately late Friday night through Monday morning. Due to safety concerns, visitors are advised that facilities and/or roads in…
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After The Flood: A Look At The Damage
Camera in hand, Edie takes a walk around the Valley to give us a look at the aftermath of the May 16th flood in Yosemite Valley. Edie: “With camera in hand, and the laptop in my backpack, I headed out this morning to take pictures of the flood damage. The first stop was over to…