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Video: The Ahwahnee
Here’s a great view inside the Ahwahnee from over on Youtube. Personally I “would” like to stay there one day but it’s a little too pampered for my taste. I’m a “blanket on the ground, rock under my head” kinda guy.
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Ahwahnee Could Be Closed for Up To 2 Years
It’s been a little busy around here what with taking the dog to the vet last week and my anniversary so I totally missed the fact that the Ahwahnee may be shutting down for awhile to undergo earthquake retrofitting. In fact, it could be closed as long as TWO YEARS! Mercury News: On Wednesday, Yosemite…
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Rockfall by Ahwahnee
MyMotherLode.com: There was an 800 ton rock fall in Yosemite National Park near the Ahwahnee Hotel late last week, but officials say it should not deter visitors from traveling in that area. “Anytime there is a rock fall we always look at the triggering mechanism, and this was a classic situation where it was under…
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Photo of the Day: The Ahwahnee by Loyd Schutte
Today’s Photo of the Day is actually one of those rare things, it’s my photo. I’m testing out some new photo editing plugins for Apples Aperture and this is the result. I’m not even going to show you the original image because it’s a little embarrassing. I think the results came out pretty good though.…
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Photo of the Day: The Ahwahnee Hotel by Tony Immoos
Happy Monday everyone! Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from Tony Immoos, one of the most inspiring nature photographers out there today. Today Tony graces us with a beautiful picture of the majestic Ahwahnee blanketed in snow. Tony has some AWESOME photos in his Flickr Photostream so be sure as soon as you’re…
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Photo of the Day: The Ahwahnee by 快樂雲
Ok. This is a REALLY beautiful shot of the Ahwahnee. The contrasting colors are great. Beautiful, beautiful shot. Photo by 快樂雲 via Flickr
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Ahwahnee Keeps Alive Yosemite Past with Ball
The Ahwahnee has long been one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service lodges but for one night every year the picturesque lodge travels back in time and becomes a shining star among Yosemite’s granite peaks. FresnoBee.com: “For 80 years, the Ahwahnee has provided an inviting retreat at the foot of some of…
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Photo of the Day: The Ahwahnee by Daren Tatham
Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from Daren Tatham who took this beautiful shot of the Ahwahnee. Daren’s got a ton more photos which you’ve got to check out in his Flickr stream. I’ve already spotted a few future Photo of the Day’s. Nice work Daren. Photo by Daren Tatham via Flickr.
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Photo of the Day: The Ahwahnee Hotel by Sam Lee
Today’s photo of the Day comes to us from Sam Lee who took this awesome shot of the [Ahwahnee] the other morning. The colors are fantastic. Great shot Sam. Photo by Sam Lee via Flickr.
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The Ahwahnee Celebrates 80th Birthday
Visitors to Yosemite know The Ahwahnee as well as they know Half Dome and Yosemite Falls and why not, it’s a beautiful piece of architecture. This year marks a special occasion as The Ahwahnee turns 80. UnionDemocrat.com: “What started out 80 years ago as a way to attract influential lawmakers and wealthy San Franciscans to…