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Live Like a Star in Yosemite
There are lots of ways to make your trip to Yosemite memorable. Hike Half Dome, free climb El Cap, get eaten by a bear in your sleep, etc. – but by far the coolest way has got to be in an old Model A or Model T Ford. If you decide to stay at the…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-07
@tonyfarley Why Yosemite needs a light rail – http://bit.ly/1bJWeA in reply to tonyfarley # Fishing in Yosemite – Here's what you need to know http://bit.ly/rD5r7 # 20 Tips to make your HDRs better http://bit.ly/7HuLN # Super awesome Tuolumne Meadows sunset. Best viewed large. Uber sharp and clear. http://bit.ly/2Ev9dn # Should Yosemite be a National Park?…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-03
Good morning and thanks for following @TheYosemiteBlog – news, weather and information from http://www.yosemiteblog.com # Vacation is over and we're back to work. # Next Sat~ BodieSHP comes ALIVE w/ Annual Friends of Bodie Parade, BBQ, music, old costumes & fun http://bit.ly/zmFCC Pls RT (via @BodieSHP) # Today's Forecast: Sunny today with highs in the…
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Photo of the Day: Stormy Half Dome by Nicole Charman
Tonight’s Photo of the Day is one from a vantage point you’ve likely never seen nor will ever be able to experience. It is in fact from the top of the tower of the Ahwahnee. During last week’s stormy afternoons Nicole Charman from yosemite Satellite and TV happened to be up there fixing the satellite…
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Internet Access
At best cellphone and Internet access within Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley is less than great. In fact, don’t count on having signal most of the time. Some cell phones get excellent reception while a different model phone from the same carrier gets terrible reception. As for Internet access, it depends where you’re at.…
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Badger Pass Opening Saturday, December 20
That’s it. The headline pretty much says it. I know I’ll be heading up to this ski area for opening weekend! The snow is amazing -I spoke with the Director of Guest Recreation who took a few “test turns” today, and he was really impressed with how nice the skiing was – firm but soft…
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Got Plans for New Years Yet?
So what are your plans for New Years Eve? What better way to kick off a new year than by celebrating in Yosemite. There are 3 major events happening in the park at the Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and the historic Wawona Hotel. The Ahwahnee is holding a roaring 20’s themed dance celebration…
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Some Changes to the Bracebridge Dinner Event Times
Martha, the Special Events Coordinator over at the Ahwahnee sent me a note about a couple times that have changed in the events surrounding the Bracebridge Dinner event schedule. The Christmas Day (December 25th) concert is now scheduled at 2 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. The Yule Log Ceremony & Caroling (December 23rd) now begins…
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NPS Closes 1/3 Curry Village Permanently
On October 7 and 8, 2008, two rockfalls occurred in Yosemite Valley, affecting the Curry Village area. This resulted in the temporary closure of many of the visitor accommodations until a thorough geologic assessment could be completed. During this time, National Park Service (NPS) geologists, in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey, and other national…
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What’s New
April 4, 2012 Updated links to webcams on webcam page. Images will now display the most recent webcam images. May 15, 2009 Added What to Wear in Yosemite (Fall-Winter) page. May 15, 2009 Added What to Wear in Yosemite (Spring-Summer) page. May 14, 2009 Added links to Friends of Yosemite Blog for William Neill Photography,…