Search results for: “Ahwahnee”
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Photo of the Day: Ahwahnee Rainbow
When I got home from work today I was browsing around the interwebs when I came across this cool shot on the Yosemite Association webcam. It almost looks like the rainbow ends right at the Ahwahnee. Well that’s it for me. I’m off to read a couple of pages of Off the Wall: Death in…
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Photo of the Day: The Ahwahnee by Jim Brekke
I’m going to admit it was hard to pick today’s Photo of the Day. So many great photos. I finally settled on this one by Jim Brekke titled “The Ahwahnee“. This is easily my favorite all time shot of the Ahwahnee. So much detail and so vivid. Love the angle and the way he added…
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Award Honors Dining Excellence at the Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee Hotel, long known for it’s beautiful architecture and elegant rooms now has one more award to boast about, the Fine Dining Hall of Fame Award. hospitality-1st.com: “The criterion for receiving the award focuses on food quality, service and ambience, leadership in training and motivating staff to provide the finest in dining experiences. The…
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Ahwahnee Morning
Jason Barnes sent me this awesome photo he took the other morning across Ahwahnee Meadow. Great shot Jason and thanks for sending it in.
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The Ahwahnee, National Historic Landmark
The Ahwahnee, National Historic Landmark Originally uploaded by Chuck and Vicki Rogers. Another great shot from Chuck and Vicki Rogers of the Ahwahnee Hotel. There’s a note on flickr.com from a viewer about Ansel Adams playing piano at the Ahwahnee. It is, in fact, true. Ansel was an accomplished pianist at a very young age…
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The Ahwahnee by Gilbert Stanley Underwood
The Ahwahnee by Gilbert Stanley Underwood Originally uploaded by Chuck and Vicki Rogers. Chuck and Vicki Rogers took this great shot of the Ahwahnee Lodge. Though the Ahwahnee is shaded in trees now it once stood at the edge of a meadow. There also used to be a golf course or so I’m told. Did…
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The Ahwahnee
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Yosemite to Implement Temporary Reservation System
If you’re planning on heading up to Yosemite this summer be sure to get your reservation. Just like many theme parks, Yosemite National Park will implement a “temporary” registration system beginning May 20th.
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Yosemite Open for Firefall but Reservations Required
If you’re planning on visiting Yosemite to take in the world famous firefall over the next couple of weeks you likely won’t be disappointed. Recent rains and snowmelt have been creating some pretty spectacular views around the valley. You will however need a reservation to enter the park.
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Free Entry for Earth Day, April 20th, 2019
Entry to Yosemite National Park will be free on Saturday April 20th in celebration of Earth Day, National Junior Ranger Day, National Park Week, and John Muir’s Birthday. There will be free activities for visitors including: Learn about how you can reduce waste at the Sustainability booth. Bring an empty single-use camp propane canister and trade…