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  • Wildcat Fire Still Wild and Getting Wilder

    Smoke and haze from local fires invade Yosemite Valley. Photo by Antti. The Wildcat Fire has become more active due to the higher temperatures and lower humidities, tied to the ridge of high pressure over the region. Approximately 650 acres have burned. Fire managers will have more accurate acreage after a reconnaissance flight today. The…

  • Red Bear Dead Bear

    National Park Service placed sign showing where a bear was killed by an automobile. Photo by Andy Sternberg. Do you know what the speed limit in the park is? Unless otherwise posted the speed limit is 35 on all Yosemite roadways. Excessive speed is the number one cause of human and animal fatalities in the…

  • Get Into Yosemite Free August 15-16

    Long lines getting into Yosemite are common during the Free Entry Weekends. Photo by Donna62. It’s that time again! Time for the last FREE entry into Yosemite. Coming up this weekend, August 15-16, the National Park Service wants you to experience your National Parks so they’re waving the entrance fee. This is only good if…

  • @TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-09

    @cherryblossom Good morning! in reply to cherryblossom # @Ambitious_wench Good morning! in reply to Ambitious_wench # RT @goejthatsmydj:Rachel ray is at yosemite # Rule of Photography #37: Your camera will always die right before you see a breathtaking shot. # @natparkhopper I haven't been able to find anyone with any either but I've heard people…

  • Snoop Dogg and Oprah: Come to Yosemite Says Ranger

    Ranger Shelton Johnson in Yosemite National Park. Photo courtesy SFgate.com. Shelton Johnson is famous for his portrayal of Yosemite’s first custodians, the Buffalo Soldiers. But now Shelton is speaking out to African American’s across the country, why aren’t you enjoying our national parks? SF Gate: Nothing would make Shelton Johnson happier than the sight of…

  • Adventure Awaits Along Highway 395

    June Lake Loop offers a great summer getaway for travelers up Highway 395 East of Yosemite National Park. Surrounded by rugged peaks, this cluster of small lakes offer great fishing and excellent camping opportunities under the watchful eye of 13,000 ft. peaks. Photo by Frank K.. .For lots of San Bernadino and L.A. County residents…

  • Loss of Sawmill Could Mean Trouble for Yosemite

    Wildfires like this one in the Stanislaus National Forest could spread into Yosemite if logging operations to thin trees in overgrown forests around the park cease. Photo by Andrew Huff. As we get a little older, we get a little smarter. We’ve come to the understanding that one thing affects another and that destroying one…

  • @TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-08

    Good morning. Thanks for following @theyosemiteblog – news, weather, and information from http://tr.im/vZoc # @yosemiter_com Yes, I have it for Aperture 2. Great program. I've used it several times with awesome results. in reply to yosemiter_com # Totally stoked to see the new Ken Burns series on the National Parks. Makes me want to go…

  • Live Like a Star in Yosemite

    There are lots of ways to make your trip to Yosemite memorable. Hike Half Dome, free climb El Cap, get eaten by a bear in your sleep, etc. – but by far the coolest way has got to be in an old Model A or Model T Ford. If you decide to stay at the…

  • @TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-07

    @tonyfarley Why Yosemite needs a light rail – http://bit.ly/1bJWeA in reply to tonyfarley # Fishing in Yosemite – Here's what you need to know http://bit.ly/rD5r7 # 20 Tips to make your HDRs better http://bit.ly/7HuLN # Super awesome Tuolumne Meadows sunset. Best viewed large. Uber sharp and clear. http://bit.ly/2Ev9dn # Should Yosemite be a National Park?…