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  • Yosemite in World War 2

    World War 2 brought out the best in Americans. From the men who willingly volunteered to the women who drove the rivets and ferried the planes. The country hung together like never before – and never since. There is a lot be said for calling them the “greatest generation.” The war took its toll at…

  • Rockfall Year in Review: 2007

    From the NPS rock dude geologist: ____________________________________________________________ On the whole, 2007 was a relatively quiet year in terms of rockfall in Yosemite. Although the total number of documented rockfalls in 2007 was about the same as in 2006, the total volume of rockfall in 2007 was substantially less. This is probably at least partly due…

  • Horsetail Falls: Condition Report

    I had the pleasure of taking Don Gale’s photography group out to photograph Horsetail Falls tonight at sunset. Thanks to the help of Jessie and Ryan, we were able to break a trail into the parking lot of El Cap picnic area, so the rest of the group could follow behind without sinking in up…

  • I have no idea.

    FAQ regarding [Horsetail Falls]: When is the best time to photograph the [firefalls]? When the sun is shining on them at sunset. Variations on this question include a request for “peek color”. From the end of January through the first few days of March, the setting sun illuminates the granite wall to the east of…

  • Want to See the Firefall? Here’s Where to Go

    Every year, during the month of Februrary the setting sun is at such an angle that it illuminates the east buttress of El Capitan. Sometimes, if you’re in the right spot at those times the sunlight seems to light the seasonal waterfall of Horsetail Creek on fire. Most everyone has heard this story and is…

  • And I Was the Only One There

    It was rough going to get out to the El Capitan picnic area last night. The recent storm dumped about 2 feet of snow in the valley, and as you know Northside Drive is closed at Camp 4 all the way out to Pohono Bridge. I parked on Southside Drive and walked with a visitor…

  • Use headphones

    This isn’t about Yosemite, although climbing El Cap is one of the ideas mentioned in the new episode of The Dirtbag Diaries. This audio series, by Fitz Cahall, is almost one year old and covers all kinds of outdoor stuff. He even has a famous sponsor. Check out #12, too, with photos from a little…

  • News From Yosemite Valley

    Well it’s been a quiet week in Yosemite Valley. Curry Village housekeeping is once again on reduced hours, not being open to the public during the week, only on weekends. During the week we have the young people of Yosemite Institute; Nothing like a bunch of grade school kids to remind you of what it’s…

  • More rockfalls and a “minor collapse”

    From our friends in the green jeans: Due to a minor collapse in the pedestrian tunnel at Hetch Hetchy, the trail to Wapama and Tueealala Falls is inaccessible at this time. NPS and City of San Francisco staff will be evaluating the situation on Monday. Due to continuing rockfalls from Middle Brother, Northside Drive between…

  • Snow Snow Snow!

    If you’ve never had a chance to experience a snow storm in Yosemite from the relative safety and warmth of a cabin or hotel room the next best thing is to keep your eyes glued to the Yosemite Association webcams in the park. Here are two beautiful shots I caught this morning off the Ahwahnee…