Search results for: “Mariposa”
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Senate Passes Resolution Honoring 150th Anniversary of Yosemite Grant Act
Yosemite Grant Act gave birth to California’s first state park which would eventually become Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite Expansion Stalled
A deal that may expand Yosemite by almost 800 acres making it the size of John Muir’s original proposal for the park has stalled due to opposition from local Congressman Tom McClintock.
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A Little History About the Yosemite Grant Act (and Some Fun Things to Do)
You’ve probably figured out that this year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Yosemite Grant Act. You haven’t you say? Well! Let me explain it to you then.
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New Museum Exhibit Features Early Yosemite Items
Sounds like they have some pretty cool items. This is definitely one you’re not going to want to miss.
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Photo of the Day: Snowshoeing Among the Giants by Sean Arbabi
If you’ve never been to the Mariposa Grove or any of the other groves of Giant Sequoia in California then you’ve been missing out as you can tell by today’s awesome Photo of the Day by Sean Arbabi.
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Fire Burning Outside Yosemite Still Miles Away
A wildfire in western Mariposa County has currently scorched 500 acres and is currently 0% contained.
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Where to Get Gas In and Around Yosemite
With Memorial Day coming up you can expect the park to be crowded. Unfortunately, this is California and the idea of public transportation just really hasn’t caught on so most of the visitors to the park come via their own car, truck or motorcycle. With all those cars that also means that you’re going to…
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Things to Do this Week 4-28-2014 to 5-4-2014
Headed up to the park this week? Here’s a short list of things to check out.
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Rim Fire 80% Contained, Evacuation Advisories Lifted
Great news for everyone who has been following, the Rim Fire has reached 80% containment. Evacuation advisories have been lifted along Highway 108 from Ponderosa Hills to Pinecrest.
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Rim Fire Now More Than 70% Contained But Still Posing A Danger
As of last night the Rim Fire is over 70% contained but continues to pose a threat as high winds and extremely dry conditions within the Sierra persist.