Search results for: “El Portal”
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Great Progress Made on the Foresta Fire Yesterday
The report I posted a few minutes ago was from yesterday morning. Here’s the one I found in my email from last night. They made significant progress on the fire yesterday, from 19% contained to 34%. Awesome!
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Another Update on the Foresta Fire
Here’s the latest from the NPS on the fire in Foresta.
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Yosemite Expansion Stalled
A deal that may expand Yosemite by almost 800 acres making it the size of John Muir’s original proposal for the park has stalled due to opposition from local Congressman Tom McClintock.
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Where to Get Gas In and Around Yosemite
With Memorial Day coming up you can expect the park to be crowded. Unfortunately, this is California and the idea of public transportation just really hasn’t caught on so most of the visitors to the park come via their own car, truck or motorcycle. With all those cars that also means that you’re going to…
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Go Fishing This Saturday – No License Needed!
Free Fishing Day is a twice-yearly event where the DFG waives the license requirement . It’s a great day to go out, have some fun with the family, and enjoy the beauty of Yosemite and the Sierra. Give it a try!
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Weekly Bear Update
Bears are on the prowl. It’s up to you to keep them safe.
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New Alternative Concepts Workbook Available for Merced Wild and Scenic River Plan
If you’ve been lending your voice to the conversation about the Merced Wild and Scenic River Management Plan then here’s something for you. A new, preliminary alternative concepts workbook is out.
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Motor Fire Update – August 29, 2011
The Motor Fire started August 25, 2011 at approximately 12:30pm on Hwy 140, along the Merced River and near Cedar Lodge.
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Highway 140 Closed Due to Fire
Highway 140 is closed west of El Portal due to a fire burning outside of Yosemite National Park. Currently there is no access to Yosemite Valley from Mariposa via Highway 140. Highways 41 and 120 are open to Yosemite Valley. For more information on the Highway 140 road closure call Caltrans at (800)427-7623