Search results for: “Mariposa”
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More Trip Planning: Hiking, Camping, and Fishing In Yosemite
Craig from Tennessee writes: I visited Yosemite a few years ago and was amazed. I went with a buddy and our time was kind of pressed. We hiked through the Mariposa Grove and camped in the Valley for two nights. I had a great time and really enjoyed the trip, just wish we could have…
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Giant Sequoias Make a Lasting Impression
Columbia Daily Tribune: “The largest remaining stand of sequoias in the world is found in Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park in California, which I visited in September. It is so impressive that people have felt a strong urge to note the individuality of the giant trees by giving them names. At one time, most…
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Backpacker Missing in the White Wolf Area
Yosemite National Park is asking for assistance from the public in obtaining information about a missing backpacker. Leon Zheng is believed to have started a solo trip around September 2, 2005 in Yosemite National Park. A full-scale search for Zheng was initiated on September 7, 2005, involving about 30 ground searchers, dog teams, and helicopters.…
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More Information Revealed on Hikers Death
The California Aggie: Hikers and searchers discovered a body in Yosemite National Park on Saturday evening that may belong to a UC Davis exchange student who was reported missing two weeks ago, park officials announced Monday. The Mariposa Coroner’s Office will be conducting an autopsy on the body at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to verify whether…
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Looking for some great information on Yosemite?
Have you ever read the Wikipedia page on Yosemite. It’s loaded with interesting and useful information about the park. Here’s an excerpt. Wikipedia: “Yosemite National Park (pronounced “Yo-SEM-it-tee”, IPA [joʊˈsɛməti]) is a U.S. national park largely in Mariposa County, and Tuolumne County, California, United States. The park covers an area of 1,189 mi² (3,081 km²)…
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Joseph LeConte
Have you been to the LeConte Memorial in Yosemite Valley? Many people have seen it and quite a few stop and visit but few know why it’s there. Joseph LeConte, came to California not seeking his fortune in the gold fields, but to teach geology. For a summer trip he arranged a trip to see…
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Prescribed Burning Ready to Begin
NPS: Yosemite National Park Fire Management is preparing for a fire season after a long, wet winter in the Sierra Nevada. Seasonal fire employees have returned to the park, as has the park’s fire helicopter. The high level of precipitation could moderate the fire season in the mountains. However, it may increase fire potential in…
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Road Report: Highway 140 Repairs Underway
Headed up to Yosemite Valley on Highway 140 out of Merced and Mariposa? Be prepared for a short wait. Road crews are busily patching and sealing the El Portal road between the Big Oak Flat Road Junction and the Yosemite View Lodge just outside the park entrance. The road work is scheduled to take place…
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L. H. Bunnell and the Discovery of The Yosemite
It’s not for certain whether Lafayettte Bunnell was the first non-indiginous person to visit Yosemite Valley or not, one thing is for certain though, Bunnell is responsible for naming much of the Valley with the names we still use today. He also went to great lengths to explore the Valley and record what he found…
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Weekend Outlook: March 12th & 13th
Grab your camera, pack a picnic lunch, throw your kids in the car, and head for the hills. According to the National Weather Service, if you plan on visiting Yosemite National Park this weekend you can expect warm, beautiful, spring-like conditions with highs in the low to mid 70’s on Saturday and upper 60’s to…