Search results for: “Mariposa”
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Ahwahnee Could Be Closed for Up To 2 Years
It’s been a little busy around here what with taking the dog to the vet last week and my anniversary so I totally missed the fact that the Ahwahnee may be shutting down for awhile to undergo earthquake retrofitting. In fact, it could be closed as long as TWO YEARS! Mercury News: On Wednesday, Yosemite…
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Dane and His Mighty Camera
Dane’s wife Angie was raised in Mariposa so it really came as no surprise when Dane told me they were moving back to the hills so they could be close to her parents and raise their kids outside the city. Hey I was raised in the country so I see nothing wrong with it. Besides,…
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Amgen Bicycle Tour of California Coming to Yosemite Area
NPS: The largest cycling event in America, the 2009 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding, recently expanded, 750-mile course from Sacramento to Escondido from February 14-22, 2009. For the first time, the Tour will be passing…
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Thomas Hill Painting of Yosemite Backdrop for Inaugural Luncheon
This years Inauguration Ceremonies of President-elect Barack Obama celebrate the 200th birthday (Feb. 12, 1809) of President Abraham Lincoln whom many consider to be have been one of our greatest Presidents ever. In celebration of Lincoln’s accomplishments the ceremonies will contain items of historical significance to the Lincoln Presidency, including Yosemite Valley. To commemorate Lincoln’s…
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I Need a Wedding Coordinator
No, I’m not getting married again. My wife would KILL me. But I need a wedding coordinator in the Yosemite/Mariposa area. If you are one or you know one please send an email to Loyd@yosemiteblog.com Thanks!
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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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About Yosemite
Location: Tuolumne, Mariposa, & Madera Counties, California, USA Nearest City: Mariposa Nearest Commercial Airport: Fresno Entrance Roads: Highway 140 from Mariposa, Highway 120 West from Big Oak Flat, Highway 120 East (Summer Only) from Lee Vining, Highway 41 from Oakhurst Coordinates: 37°50′N 119°30′W / 37.833, -119.5 Area: 761,266 acres (3,081 km²) Established: October 1, 1890…
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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…