Search results for: “El Portal”
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A Little Smokey But It’s Ok
If you smell burning grass or see smoke in the air don’t be alarmed. Fire crews are burning grass and vegetation in the El Portal area to help eliminate fuel that could cause a major fire. The burn is part of an ongoing project to remove fuels around the park and is scheduled to begin…
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Airports Near Yosemite
The majority of the visitors to Yosemite arrive in California via airplane before renting a car or RV and driving to the park. So what airports are close to Yosemite? It’s not easy to tell when you’re booking your flight online. Here’s a quick list that should help you out some. Remember if you’re staying…
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Where to Get Gas in Yosemite
Not that long ago fueling up your car in Yosemite wasn’t an issue then, in the 1980’s, stricter environmental standards came into effect in California forcing the gas stations in Yosemite Valley to close and their pumps and tanks removed. Today there’s only a 3 places you can get gas within the park if you’re…
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Just in Time for Christmas Part II – The Paintings
If you’ve been looking for the perfect gift for your husbands office or you have this blank wall that could really use a pick me up then I’ve got something for you. From 10am to 4pm this Saturday, December 13th, El Portal will come alive with art as local artists including: Penny Otwell, Sally Owens,…
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Should I Come to Yosemite in January
Wendy from the UK wrote in: “We are trying to squeeze in a last adult holiday in California in January before our first baby is born (in May)! Everyone we speak to says you can’t miss Yosemite so we’d love to visit but on investigation it seems a lot of the area won’t be available…
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Fishing In and Around Yosemite
License (Required) and Regulations The season for stream and river fishing begins on the last Saturday in April and continues through November 15. All lakes and reservoirs are open to fishing year-round. Before you go fishing, however, it’s best to check with the California Department of Fish and Game to make sure there are no…
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Current Yosemite Road Conditions
IMPORTANT: Please call 209.372.0200 then press 1 and 1 for the latest road conditions. If you’re planning on traveling during fall, winter or spring beware, roads may be icy, and may have snow or water on them. You are required by federal law to carry tire chains when entering a designated chain control area. Tire…
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Fire Season Officially Over for Yosemite *WHEW*!
With recent wet weather dampening everything in sight, fire season in Yosemite is officially over. National Park Service: The fire season concludes this year with a number of projects successfully completed, including those which significantly protect communities in and around Yosemite. In April, 1,124 acres were burned immediately adjacent to the community of Wawona, and…
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Human Resources Assistant National Park Service
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT SALARY RANGE: 33,135.00 – 43,076.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, October 06, 2008 to Monday, October 20, 2008 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0203-06 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancies – Yosemite, CA WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligibles) JOB SUMMARY: Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining…
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Yosemite Jobs: Instrument Worker/Mechanic Wanted
Instrument Worker/Mechanic SALARY RANGE: 17.45 – 20.35 USD Hourly OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, September 04, 2008 to Wednesday, September 17, 2008 SERIES & GRADE: WG-3359-08/10 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 10 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy – YOSEMITE VALLEY, CA WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens JOB SUMMARY: Experience Your America and build…