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  • Man Rescued from Peak after Fall

    [Yosemite Search and Rescue] and the [Mono County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue] team were called in to rescue an injured climber after he slipped and fell while traversing an ice field just outside the east entrance of Yosemite National Park. Tahoebonanza.com: “Kerry Knovak, 41, suffered a possible broken ankle after sliding about 20 feet at…

  • It’s Different in the Winter

    Yosemite is a different place in the winter, one that the millions of visitors who only come during the busy season (June, July, August) never see. It’s a little more quiet, there’s a little more solitude and life takes on a slower pace as the surrounding mountains lie under a deep blanket of snow. Don’t…

  • Jobs in Yosemite

    Looking for the chance to work in the Park? These positions are currently open: Administrative Support Assistant with the National Park Service. Guest Recreation Manager with Delaware North Companies. Housekeeping (live-in position) with Yosemite’s Four Seasons Vacation Rentals. Supervisory Park Ranger (Law Enforcement) with National Park Service. Note to Employeers in the Park: If you…

  • Children Pass Up Yosemite for Virtual Worlds

    I started my son off camping at 6 months old and to this day he loves being outside, playing, swimming and having fun in the sunshine. But that’s not that case for millions of America’s youth who are suffering from the author of the new book “Last Child in the Woods” terms “nature deficit disorder”.…

  • Prescribed Burn’s Smoke Burning Central Valley Residents Eyes

    Smoke from a controlled burn in Yosemite is making Central Valley residents cry, because of the smoke. KFSN Fresno: “The prescribed fire being conducted by Yosemite National Park, which is outside the boundaries of the Valley Air District, is sending smoke into foothill and mountain communities in Fresno and Madera counties Friday afternoon. Because of…

  • Trails Closed Due to Construction

    There’s a lot of construction taking place around Yosemite Valley right now that is affecting traffic but even hiking you may be surprised to find some of the more prominent trails closed. Here’s a quick list from the National Park Service of trails and their closures. Bridalveil View Foot Trail Closed – Tuesday 10/16 thru…

  • Day Hikes: Vernal and Nevada Falls by Jeremy Zawodny

    Jeremy Zawodny did a very nice write-up of the hike to Nevada and Vernal falls with some great pictures. It’s great if you’re planning your trip and want to get some background on the Hike to the falls or on up to Half Dome. Jeremy.Zawodny.com: “Last Saturday we headed into Yosemite National Park for some…

  • Yosemite’s Spectacular in the Fall

    Yosemite isn’t the fall color capital. Nor are the waterfalls spectacular in fall, but if you know what to look for, Yosemite in the fall is awesome. L.A. Times: “This isn’t the Fall Color Capital of Anything. That doesn’t mean fall color’s not here, if you know where and how to look, and if expectations…

  • The Ahwahnee Celebrates 80th Birthday

    Visitors to Yosemite know The Ahwahnee as well as they know Half Dome and Yosemite Falls and why not, it’s a beautiful piece of architecture. This year marks a special occasion as The Ahwahnee turns 80. UnionDemocrat.com: “What started out 80 years ago as a way to attract influential lawmakers and wealthy San Franciscans to…

  • NPS Officials Want to Cut Down Trees so Tourists Can See Better

    The National Park Service has released their plan for overhauling the Tunnel View Overlook, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the park, but some of the ideas presented may not be that popular with locals including removing trees so visitors can see better. Hanford Sentinel: “The proposed $2.3 million plan would expand public…