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  • Let’s Go Catch Some Moonbows

    As a photographer, one of the most elusive subjects to photograph in Yosemite are moonbows. Though they may sound like it, moonbows are not a type of fish. Moonbows are rainbows that appear when moonlight strikes Lower Yosemite Fall just right. Unfortunately, until now photographing one has relied heavily on chance but that has all…

  • Play it Safe with Lightning

    Afternoon thunderstorms are an almost daily experience in the Sierra and Yosemite with hundredss of lightning strikes recorded each day. That’s why it’s especially important to know what to do should you be caught in a thunderstorm. The National Weather Service has prepared some tips that can help prevent you from becoming a victim if…

  • Conservation Groups Side With NPS Over Yosemite Plan

    Seven environmental groups are siding with the National Park Service in the upcoming battle over whether or not repairs to facilities in the Valley should continue. Groups join Park Service in court fight over Yosemite – Los Angeles Times: “Seven conservation and recreation groups are throwing their support behind the National Park Service in its…

  • Abhi Asks About Photography in Winter

    Reader Abhi wrote in to ask about photography in Winter. A few friends and I were keen to head out there to enjoy a different side of Yosemite and hopefully be able to take some good pictures. Trouble is, we’ve only been in the summer and can’t really find any recommendations for good places to…

  • Ken Yager Honored For Work In Yosemite

    Congratulations to Ken Yager, President of the Yosemite Climbing Association, who was recently awarded the Yosemite Award from Park Superintendent Mike Tollefson. Ken was the driving force behind the Yosemite Facelift, an all volunteer effort to clean up the park. YosemiteClimbing.org: “This year 1,157 volunteers of all ages participated in the five-day cleanup for a…

  • Bear Report

    NPS: “Bears are still active in all Valley Campgrounds. Car break-ins have slowed down, with the only break-in this week occurring in Lower Pines campground. The easiest way to prevent a bear getting your food while camping is to have your food stored. Treat your food locker like a refrigerator and close it after each…

  • Time For A Little Clean Fun

    Hey everyone. It’s time again to help out our friends over at the Yosemite Climbing Association with their annual Yosemite-wide Cleanup. This is your chance to do something good for the park and have some great fun in the process. “From Wednesday September 27th to Sunday October 1st, the Yosemite Climbing Association with help from…

  • Spooky Yosemite

    Next time you’re hiking up to the base of Bridalveil Falls beware if you see a young girl picking flowers. What you see may just be a ghost! The legend of Po-ho-no is just one of the many stories told in a new book highlighting the supernatural side of Yosemite and the other national parks.…

  • Fires Continue To Burn In Yosemite

    NPS: Fire officials are continuing to monitor several lightening-caused fires in Yosemite National Park. Approximately nine fires are currently considered active in areas around the park, consisting of about 100 total acres. These fires are currently being allowed to spread naturally, although selected fires are being confined using natural barriers and minimum impact fireline construction.…

  • What Not To Miss?

    For this special question I called in the help of Trail Guru Jon Shannon, author of the Yosemite Trails DVD. Reader Tom writes: My wife, kids, and I plan to visit Yosemite this month. With kids ages 6, 10, and 12, we had planned to spend the majority of time in the valley and also…