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Photo of the Day: Yosemite National Park by Scott A
Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Scott A. over on Ringo. Very cool shot.
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Photo of the Day: Bridalveil Falls Yosemite National Park by Jim Brekke
Today’s Photo of the Day is another fabulous shot by Jim Brekke. Jim’s got quite a few awesome shots of Yosemite but this is definitely one of my favorites. Be sure you view it in at the orginal size to see the stunning detail and clarity Jim was able to capture. Nice work Jim. Photo…
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Camp 4 to be Added to National Register of Historic Places
Camp 4, long considered the birth place of big wall and modern rock climbing in the United States, is being added to the National Register of Historic Places. The unveiling of the plaque is set to take place this Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. near the Columbia Boulder in Camp 4. “As a…
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Yosemite Celebrating National Parks Week April 21st – 29th
April 21st – 29th is National Parks Weeks and Yosemite has lots of fun and exciting things planned to celebrate. Evening Events Friday, April 21 Special Earth Day Eve Family Program: music and fun with Adam Burns and friends 7:00 Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater Saturday, April 22 Lee Stetson, Actor: “An Earth Day Visit with John…
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The Roaring 20’s Come To Life In Yosemite National Park
Step into the Ahwahnee this weekend and step back in time to the roaring 20’s. There’s a gala dinner and lots of fun activies scheduled for a fun packed, exciting weekend. YosemitePark.com: “This incredible event at The Ahwahnee is a celebration of the music, art, architecture, clothing, jewelry, historical significance and overall culture of the…
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Superintendent Tollefson and Conservationists Agree, Budget Cuts Are Hurting Our National Parks
ContraCostaTimes.com: America faces a stiff challenge to prevent deterioration of its national parks because of tight budgets, park superintendents and conservationists say. Yosemite and other parks have slowed repairs on trails, roads and campgrounds, and reduced nature hikes because there are fewer rangers to lead them, park superintendents said Monday in a public hearing by…
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The Ahwahnee, National Historic Landmark
The Ahwahnee, National Historic Landmark Originally uploaded by Chuck and Vicki Rogers. Another great shot from Chuck and Vicki Rogers of the Ahwahnee Hotel. There’s a note on flickr.com from a viewer about Ansel Adams playing piano at the Ahwahnee. It is, in fact, true. Ansel was an accomplished pianist at a very young age…
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Biking Through California’s National Parks
Inside of a car it’s easy to miss much of the beauty the Sierra Nevada has to offer. From an open top vehicle or on a motorcycle; however, you become immersed in the world around you. Here’s an interesting article I came across about motorcycle touring down the Eastern Sierra. IOL.co.za: “With gigantic mountain ranges…
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING!
This is Sentinel Meadow with part of Upper Yosemite Fall visible in the background. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.
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Stephen Mather, First Director of the National Park Service
Quite a few people have heard of Stephen Mather and most seem to have an acquaintance with the name, but few remember who he was or what he did. Stephen Mather was the first Director of the National Park Service. Mather, like most people, was quite taken with the national park but felt there wasn’t…