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  • Fall in Yosemite a Favorite Among Many

    Fall is a beautiful time to visit Yosemite but this year seems to be extra special as the perfect combination of tempertatures and conditions are leading to one of the most spectacular displays of fall colors in recent history. UnionDemocrat.com: “‘Fall – it’s my favorite season,’ park botanist Lisa Acree said during a walk through…

  • Trails Closed Due to Construction

    There’s a lot of construction taking place around Yosemite Valley right now that is affecting traffic but even hiking you may be surprised to find some of the more prominent trails closed. Here’s a quick list from the National Park Service of trails and their closures. Bridalveil View Foot Trail Closed – Tuesday 10/16 thru…

  • Sierra Icon Leveled by Flames

    If you’ve ever hiked the Pacific Crest Trail out of Yosemite and up to Tahoe then you’ve likely been to the Kennedy Meadows Lodge and store. Unfortunately pictures and memories are all anyone has left after theywere destroyed by a fire early Monday that was believed to have started in a woodstove’s flue. LA Times:…

  • Yosemite Climbing Association Facelift On The Way

    Yosemite is a beautiful place but by the end of summer it can be a little messy from the millions of visitor feet tromping up and down trails bringing with them thousands of pounds of garbage and debris. That’s why every year the Yosemite Climbing Association organizes a park-wide cleanup to help restore the park…

  • Injured Climber Rescued From Half Dome

    NPS Daily Report: “Valley rangers received a report of an injured climber on the northwest face of Half Dome at 4:30 a.m. on August 21st. The climber, Robert Kuntz, had taken a leader fall of about 80 feet after having gotten off route. During the fall, Kuntz zippered out at least four additional protection pieces…

  • Mommy’s-to-Be Get Pampered at the Tenaya Lodge

    I think I’ve mentioned before that my wife and I are expecting our second child and although it’s too late for us here’s a really cool treat all the Daddy-to-Be’s can get for the Mommy-to-Be’s, a Pregnancy Massage at the Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite. Tenaya Lodge: “Our certified massage therapists provide a nurturing treatment designed…

  • Want To Do Something Different? Go Rafting!

    Most people don’t associate Yosemite with white water rafting but hey, some of the best white water in California is just outside the park and this year construction projects up river mean you’ll be able to raft all summer long! Zephyr White Water Expeditions: Due to the lowering of upstream reservoirs for routine maintenance (done…

  • Don’t Like the Smell of Sweaty Feet? Don’t Cancel Your Trip Yet.

    I spoke to Adrienne Freeman with the National Park Service yesterday and if you’ve been thinking about canceling your trip to Yosemite because the prospect of smelling the aroma of sweaty-feet from the recently discovered Yosemite bog-orchid, don’t worry about it. The populations of the flowers are so small you probably won’t notice the smell…

  • Fire. It’s a Natural Thing

    Carol from Indiana writes in to ask: “What’s happening in the high country behind half dome? On the live web cam from yosemite.org , from Sentinal Dome, there’s smoke rising. I thought I saw it yesterday, and now it’s even bigger. Is it another prescribed burn or something worse.” Well Carol there are a number…

  • Bear Activity

    Bears are currently active in all campgrounds around the park. Please be sure to store your food in approved, bear proof lockers. If you don’t feel comfortable putting your food in one of the public lockers you can rent or purchase one of the backpacker type storage canisters. HANGING YOUR FOOD FROM TREES DOESN’T WORK…