Search results for: “Wawona”
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Hodgdon Burn – Smokey but Almost Done
If you’ve been up to the park in the last couple of days you might have noticed a little smoke. No need to worry, it’s just a controlled burn taking place in the Hodgdon area (North side of the park).
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Photo of the Day: Cloud Shrouded Cliffs and Snow by G. Dan Mitchell
Today’s Photo of the Day is a haunting shot from Dan Mitchell. Dan’s photos are always a favorite for photo of the day not only because they’re incredibly beautiful but he also has a great story along with each one. Among my very favorite conditions in Yosemite Valley are those of winter or late-spring days…
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New Alternative Concepts Workbook Available for Merced Wild and Scenic River Plan
If you’ve been lending your voice to the conversation about the Merced Wild and Scenic River Management Plan then here’s something for you. A new, preliminary alternative concepts workbook is out.
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Yosemite Ranger Honored for Valor
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar presented Ranger Dan Abbe and several other park service employees with the prestigious Department of the Interior Valor Award after Abbe rescued two visitors on his way to work in 2009.
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UPDATE: NPS release on the road closure
Due to a large rockfall that occurred at approximately 11:30 last evening, the Big Oak Flat Road (the continuation of Highway 120) is closed in Yosemite National Park. The road is closed between the Foresta Junction on Highway 120 (Big Oak Flat Rd.) and the Highway 120/140 (El Portal Road) Junction. Yosemite Valley remains accessible…
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Glacier Point Road Closed for Season
The Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park is closed for the season due to ice and snow. The road is currently closed at the Chinquapin and Wawona Road (Highway 41) junction, and will open to Badger Pass once the ski area becomes open. The Tioga Road remains closed at this time due to ice…
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DNC to Remain Yosemite Concessionaire Another 4 Years
The National Park Service has renewed its contract with DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite Inc. to provide visitor services in Yosemite National Park through Jan. 31, 2015. The previous contract extension expired Sept. 30, with the renewal beginning Oct. 1. DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite Inc. provides hotel, food and beverage, lodging, retail…
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Current Trail Conditions (June 11, 2011)
There’s still a lot of snow in and around Yosemite so what’s open? What can you hike?
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A Little Smoky? Don’t Worry, It’s Under Control
If you notice a little smoke in the air don’t worry, it’s just the NPS cleaning up some vegetation to prevent bigger fires this summer.