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Yosemite in World War 2
World War 2 brought out the best in Americans. From the men who willingly volunteered to the women who drove the rivets and ferried the planes. The country hung together like never before – and never since. There is a lot be said for calling them the “greatest generation.” The war took its toll at…
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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…
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Save Water. It’s a Good Idea
This years drier than normal winter means water is in short supply this summer. In several areas flush toilets have been already replaced by portolets in an effort to conserve water. If you’re going to be staying in Yosemite over the next couple of months here’s how you can do your part to help conserve.…
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Don’t Just Drive Through, Stop. You Won’t Regret It
A lot of time travelers are so focused on their destination they miss things around them. The little resort community of Groveland just outside Yosemite on Route 120 is one of those things often overlooked. But Groveland has a lot to offer as pointed out in this article in
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Award Honors Dining Excellence at the Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee Hotel, long known for it’s beautiful architecture and elegant rooms now has one more award to boast about, the Fine Dining Hall of Fame Award. hospitality-1st.com: “The criterion for receiving the award focuses on food quality, service and ambience, leadership in training and motivating staff to provide the finest in dining experiences. The…
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Baby Camping In April
Moses writes in to ask: I have a one year old infant. I want to come to yosemite during spring break april 5-10th the only thing i could get inside the park is curry village april 7-10 staying in a tent with a heater. Do you think it will be warm enough for a baby?…
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What’s Going On In The Park Right Now
If you’re headed up to the park right now to view the roaring waterfalls there’s a couple of things you should be aware of. 1) Long Lines. With Highway 140 closed the traffic that normally uses the Arch Rock Entrance is being rerouted to 120 and 41 causing longer than usual lines at the park…
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Mother, 60, possibly missing in Yosemite Area
Atlanta Journal Constitution: “Xiaodong Yuan’s mother was visiting him from China and wanted to see two iconic American tourist spots: Yosemite National Park and Las Vegas. Yuan, a 34-year-old computer analyst who lives in Stockbridge, and Zhaohui Wang, who had just turned 60, flew to Las Vegas last Tuesday and then drove a rented car…
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Magnificent Natural Beauty of Yosemite Worth Celebrating
BostonHerald.com: “The sun was up, but the ghost of a moon clung stubbornly to the flawless blue sky. Out of the stillness of the valley floor suddenly rose a chorus of coyotes’ cries. The sounds echoed off the canyon walls of Yosemite National Park, rising and falling in complex layers. Downstairs in the Great Lounge…
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Yosemite to Implement Temporary Reservation System
If you’re planning on heading up to Yosemite this summer be sure to get your reservation. Just like many theme parks, Yosemite National Park will implement a “temporary” registration system beginning May 20th.