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  • Prince William and Princess Catherine May Be Headed to Yosemite

    Get your camera’s ready paparazzi. The royal couple may be headed to Yosemite.

  • Yosemite 2009: The Year in Review

    2009 was a big year in Yosemite. There were rock falls, the Ahwahnee was closed for a while and there were more than enough fires. Here’s a quick run-down of this years top stories. Rockfall by Ahwahnee Hotel In early February an 800 ton rock fall took place near the Ahwahnee. Amgen Bicycle Tour Visits…

  • Star Bright, Star Light, First Star I See Tonight

    Photo courtesy NPS. One of the things I hear from people who’ve just experienced their first night in Yosemite is, “God I can’t believe how many stars there are here!” The stars are exactly the same as where you live, we just don’t have as much light pollution drowning out their light. In fact, Tuolumne…

  • Exclusive! Ahwahnee Rock Slide Photos by Maggie Rentz

    Here are 5 photos sent in from Maggie Rentz who happened to be at the Ahwahnee at the time of the rock slide yesterday afternoon. Click on the images for larger versions. Wow! Maggie says, “My boyfriend and I were visiting Yosemite for the first time, and on our way out decided to ride through…

  • Royal Arches Rockfall Photos

    Edie from LittleRedTent.net sent me these photos she took of the Royal Arches rock fall this afternoon. The above photo shows the breakaway site on the cliff. Below a Yosemite Search and Rescue team member answers visitor questions about the incident. Below employees of the Delaware North Company await information and directions at the Curry…

  • Ahwahnee Closed Through Friday at Noon

    A sizable rock slide released from the Royal Arches closes the Ahwahnee while officials monitor the slide area. Photo courtesy Yosemiter.com. Ok the irony that i posted a shot of the 1996 Happy Isles rock slide this morning for the Morning Shot then today a rock slide occurred behind the Ahwahnee Hotel is just freaky.…

  • Ahwahnee Could Be Closed for Up To 2 Years

    It’s been a little busy around here what with taking the dog to the vet last week and my anniversary so I totally missed the fact that the Ahwahnee may be shutting down for awhile to undergo earthquake retrofitting. In fact, it could be closed as long as TWO YEARS! Mercury News: On Wednesday, Yosemite…

  • Badger Pass Opening Saturday, December 20

    That’s it. The headline pretty much says it. I know I’ll be heading up to this ski area for opening weekend! The snow is amazing -I spoke with the Director of Guest Recreation who took a few “test turns” today, and he was really impressed with how nice the skiing was – firm but soft…

  • Ahwanee Lodge Rooms

    If you If you have never stayed at the Ahwahnee Lodge you have to do it once. It will break the bank, but get it out of your system. Current rates are $425 per night for the basic room. If you want suites plan on several bars of gold. Guys, it is something your lady…

  • Ahwahnee Keeps Alive Yosemite Past with Ball

    The Ahwahnee has long been one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service lodges but for one night every year the picturesque lodge travels back in time and becomes a shining star among Yosemite’s granite peaks. FresnoBee.com: “For 80 years, the Ahwahnee has provided an inviting retreat at the foot of some of…