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  • Video: Yosemite Snow in August by Jorma Rodieck

    Video: Yosemite Snow in August by Jorma Rodieck

    Video proof that yes, it did snow in Yosemite in August.

  • There’s More to Yosemite than Just Granite

    So I’m sure most of you think geology is kind of boring. Maybe you tried a class in college and dropped after you realized you’d have to realize all those minerals. When I was in college I was lucky enough to find a professor who made geology fun and exciting. The great news is he’s…

  • Photo of the Day: Merced River by Gogoninja

    When I was looking for a Photo of the Day yesterday it was a very tough call between the beautiful black and white by Tom Haymes or this very interesting shot of the Merced River. Of course, I’m lucky enough that I don’t have to choose and I can make them BOTH Photo of the…

  • Take a Look Inside YOSAR

    So how was your day at work? If you’re one of the brave men and women of YOSAR (Yosemite Search and Rescue) there’s no easy way to answer that question. Don’t believe me? Take a look at some of these awesome pictures David Pope has been taking of SARs (Search and Rescues). Wow! Kind of…

  • Rainy Day in Yosemite

    Rare August rain in Yosemite. Captured from the live webcam in Ahwahnee Meadow. I really do think we’re going to see an early Autumn this year in the park. Already the nights have been cool enough some trees are starting to show yellowing.

  • @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?…

  • Morning Shot Aug 5 2009

    Today’s Morning Shot is a weird image from the webcam I happened to see a little bit ago when I glanced up. Between the rising sun and the setting moon (see image below) this weird effect was captured by the Turtleback Dome webcam. Today’s Forecast: Some clouds but mostly sunny. Daytime high around 89F. Overnight…

  • Events: Lots of Things to Do This Weekend Around Yosemite

    If you’re looking for things to do this weekend around Yosemite then you’re going to have quite a lot to choose from. Friday Mike Osborne Book Signing at Ansel Adams Gallery. Community Safety Day Luau Weekend at Yosemite Pines! Day 1 of a 2 day event at YosemitePinesRV in Groveland with prizes for best decorated…

  • 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…

  • User Capacity Symposium Summary

    The park has just release the summary document of the Feb 2008 User Capacity Symposium. It was held in the middle of winter and it took 7 months to publish the results? Oh well, they are excellent. One of the better reports I’ve seen from a government agency.    Here is the link http://www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/symposium.htm  Kudos…