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Remains of Visitors Missing Since 1996 Believed Found in Death Valley
This has almost nothing to do with Yosemite but the story is something right out of CSI. The skeletal remains of a human have been found in a secluded corner of Death Valley and are believed to be one of four German visitors missing since 1996. Two hikers discovered the bones Thursday in remote Goler…
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HIking Half Dome – What You Need to Know
The cables up the side of Half Dome. It doesn’t look too hard in does it? Looks can be deceiving though. Photo by Sathish. Avuton wrote in: “A few months ago I have done a hike up to the top of the waterfall and enjoyed it immensely. Since then I’ve wanted to do the half-dome…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-09-01
@HotelCharlotte Is the Merced Grove closed? Wasn't the fire pretty close to there? in reply to HotelCharlotte # @HotelCharlotte It's ironic the burn was supposed to prevent exactly what happened. in reply to HotelCharlotte # @HotelCharlotte They've been shredding trees and undergrowth in the area for a while to eliminate fuels and then it all…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-29
Clouds and higher humidity are expected tomorrow. Let's. Hope no thunderstorms ruin it by starting more fires. # Still a little hazy and smoky but definitely not as bad as it was yesterday. # Currently the air in Yosemite is unhealthy for sensitive groups. The smoke from the nearby Big Meadow Fire is clogging the…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-28
Good morning and thanks for following @TheYosemiteBlog! Happy Friday! # Be sure to visit http://www.yosemiteblog.com for the latest on the fire and road closure in Yosemite. # Ahwahnee opening this afternoon at 4 p.m. NPS says. http://bit.ly/sInDe # CA Follows @DiscoverNorCal @Stockton_CVB @visitlodi @VisaliaCVB @VisitCarlsbad @yosemiter_com RT @BigBlendMag @localMoSAC (via @LocalMoSAC) # Cool tweeters! Friday…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-27
Good morning! Thanks for following @TheYosemiteBlog – news and information about Yosemite National Park # Articles and photos are posted daily at http://www.yosemiteblog.com # @THEYosemiteBlog Photo doesn't do it justice–was super spectacular to see! The turnouts with views all had cars in (cont) http://tl.gd/egbr # @HotelCharlotte Nothing yet. in reply to HotelCharlotte # Highway 140…
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Ahwahnee to Reopen Tomorrow at 4PM
The Ahwahnee Hotel. Photo by sevenblock. The National Park Service has given the OK for the Ahwahnee to reopen tomorrow, August 28th at 4:00 p.m. After a geologic assessment of the area today, the decision was made to reopen the Ahwahnee at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, August 28. This opening is contingent on no further…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-26
@KonasChips Highway 120 inside the park just up the hill from the junction of the Highway 120 and 140. in reply to KonasChips # @f_go or the rockslide http://bit.ly/3oZf9T in reply to f_go # @f_go A buildup of water behind the layers of rock can loosen the rock. Couple that with cooler temperatures last night…
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Want a Free Trip to Yosemite?
So how would you like a free trip to Yosemite, the Grand Canyon or the Great Smokey Mountains? Benadryl is giving away a trip for 4 to any of those National Parks as part of the Benadryl Take a Hike Sweepstakes. Prize(s): One (1) GRAND PRIZE: Trip for (4) to winner’s choice of a National…
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@TheYosemiteBlog Twitters for 2009-08-17
Good morning! Thanks for folloing @theYosemiteBlog – news and information from http://www.yosemiteblog.com # Today's forecast for Yosemite Valley: Hot. High around 94. Overnight lows around 52F. Definitely a fall day in California. Can you feel it? # Bear Found Sleeping In Car – With All Doors and Windows Closed! http://bit.ly/7ZrFZ # See the guy by…