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  • The Return of Wet Weather and Snow

    If you had a chance to enjoy the wonderful spring weather yesterday and today in Yosemite then consider yourself lucky. As you can tell by this radar image the snow and rain are back. The National Weather Service has a snow advisory in effect through tomorrow morning with snow in the forecast for Monday and…

  • Half Dome Trail Closed During Summer

    Thinking about doing the famous Half Dome Trail and taking in the view from the top? You might be in for a rude surprise if you plan on making the climb on a weekday to avoid the crowds. The National Park Service has scheduled some much needed maintenance for parts of the trail closing it…

  • Yosemite’s awesome waterfall show starting

    It’s time! It’s time! Grab your camera! SF Gate: “Yosemite Valley is again being transformed into the showpiece of the world, a waterfall extravaganza. Temperatures reached the 70s last week, jump- starting spring snowmelt from a huge snowpack in the high country — and sending water chutes sailing over the canyon rims. The annual Yosemite…

  • Royal Robbins Clothing Giving Away FREE Trip to Yosemite

    Royal Robbins, the clothing retailer started by famed Yosemite climbing pioneer of the same name, is giving away a trip to Yosemite and you could win! Royal Robbins: “Enter to win a trip to Yosemite, courtesy of Royal Robbins. Three days and two nights of adventure in one of the world’s most inspiring scenic wonders:…

  • 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…

  • Visitors Center Moved for Winter

    I think I’ve forgotten to mention it before but… The Yosemite Valley Visitors center is undergoing renovation this winter and should reopen in time for summer visitors. Until then you can find it two doors down between the Valley Post Office and The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Village. The Visitors Center is home to…

  • Braun Honored for More Than 1500 Rescues

    National Park Service: Werner Braun, a dedicated volunteer for Yosemite National Park Search and Rescue since 1970, has been awarded the President’s Call to Service Award as well as the Department of the Interior’s Conservation Service Award in recognition of his selfless dedication to rescuing generations of climbers and hikers. Recipients of this high honor…

  • Yosemite Falls: Access is Key

    I took a little time to explore the renovations the National Park Service had made to the Yosemite Falls viewing area this weekend and I’m impressed. The new construction not only works well to blend into the environment and preserve as much of the area from human impact as possible, but it moves forward with…

  • Fungus Attacks Pine Trees in Yosemite and Sierra

    Union Democrat: “Federal researchers are learning more about the damage being wrought across the Sierra by a decades-old fungus that weakens and eventually kills pine trees, including venerable sugar pines. A recent U.S. Geological Survey found that white pine blister rust plays a role in about 36 percent of sugar pine deaths in Yosemite National…

  • Tuolumne Meadows Ski Hut: An Adventure Most Will Never See

    Even though Tuolumne Meadows and Tioga Pass are closed to motorized vehicle traffic that doesn’t mean it’s closed to skiers. In fact, it’s some of the best cross country skiing in northern California but take note, it does take a bit of work to get there. At 8 miles west of Tioga Pass the Tuolumne…