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  • Photo of the Day: Katie by Loyd Schutte

    Today’s Photo of the Day isn’t of Yosemite but my new baby girl who was born this afternoon at 12:36. Katherine (Katie) was 5lbs 13oz and 19″ at birth. Both mommy and baby are doing great. She’s has big hands and feet and is already hungry.

  • Photo of the Day: Curry Village by Juan Felipe Castaño

    Ok this is really a cool shot. Juan Felipe Castaño caught the tents of Curry Village all lit-up at night for guests. I think this is the first time I’ve seen a shot of Curry at night. Very nice. Photo by Juan Felipe Castaño via Flickr.

  • Photo of the Day: El Capitan by Brad Moore

    Did I make this Photo of the Day before? Who cares! This is a freakin’ awesome shot. If I did it deserves to be up twice. Be sure to check it out at full size. Before you scroll on to the next post, be sure to take a look at this, this, and this. Nice…

  • Photo of the Day: Yosemite – Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp by Lee Richardson

    Lee Richardson took this awesome photo on his trip to the Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp. Great shot Lee. Photo by Lee Richardson via Flickr.

  • Sign Up for the High Sierra Camp Lottery Now Open

    If you’re thinking about staying in one of the High Sierra Camps there’s no better way than to be sure you’re going to get your tent than by participating in the High Sierra Camp Lottery for a reservation. Barbara sent me an email to let me know that the High Sierra Camp desk is now…

  • The Ahwahnee Celebrates 80th Birthday

    Visitors to Yosemite know The Ahwahnee as well as they know Half Dome and Yosemite Falls and why not, it’s a beautiful piece of architecture. This year marks a special occasion as The Ahwahnee turns 80. UnionDemocrat.com: “What started out 80 years ago as a way to attract influential lawmakers and wealthy San Franciscans to…

  • Photo of the Day: Sugar Maple by Edie Howe-Byrne

    There’s one tree in Yosemite Valley that never fails to provide beautiful fall colors. The sugar maple across from Yosemite Chapel was planted by settlers who wanted the fall colors they knew and loved from home (or so I’ve been told). Hey it’s not much but I think it’s pretty. Nice shots Edie. Photo by…

  • Photo of the Day: Incendio en Yosemite Village by Juanjo Bazán

    I thought today’s Photo of the Day was very interesting and not something most people had seen, a fire (controlled burn by the Chapel) from Half Dome. Pretty cool. Nice job Juanjo. Photo by Juanjo Bazán via Flickr.

  • NPS Officials Want to Cut Down Trees so Tourists Can See Better

    The National Park Service has released their plan for overhauling the Tunnel View Overlook, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the park, but some of the ideas presented may not be that popular with locals including removing trees so visitors can see better. Hanford Sentinel: “The proposed $2.3 million plan would expand public…

  • Yosemite Named One of the Top 10 Trips of a Lifetime

    If you could go to 10 places before you die where would you go? If you said Yosemite you’re not alone. Travelbag has named the trip to Yosemite from Los Angeles en route to San Francisco a trip they wouldn’t pass up. Travelbite.co.uk: “Travel specialists from Travelbag explained climbing the Sydney landmark at sunrise or…