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In Remembrance of Nic Fiore
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Nic Fiore. He was a part of everything that makes Yosemite great and he will be sorely missed. Nic passed away at age 88 in Fresno earlier this week. He is survived by two daughters, eight grandchildren and five brothers and sisters. A memorial service in…
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Photo of the Day: Life on the edge over Yosemite Valley by Robert Pearce
Today’s Photo of the Day is another really cool shot up Tenaya Canyon with Half Dome by our good friend, Robert Pearce. The storm clouds in this one look totally ominous and foreboding. Beautiful shot, Robert. Robert’s personal site is still under construction but if you like this shot then be sure to check out…
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Photo of the Day: Clouds Yosemite Falls by Tom Haymes
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful black and white of clouds over Yosemite Fall by Tom Haymes. This shot is a near perfect black and white with beautiful tones, deep blacks and bright whites all without losing any detail. Nice shot, Tom. If you like Tom’s photo be sure to check out his…
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Hypothermia
Stages of Hypothermia Stage 1 Body temperature drops by 1-2°C (1.8-3.6°F) below normal temperature (35-37°C or 95-98.6°F). Mild to strong shivering occurs.The victim is unable to perform complex tasks with the hands; the hands become numb. Blood vessels in the outer extremities constrict, lessening heat loss to the outside air. Breathing becomes quick and shallow.…
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More Bus Businesses Busted for Busted Busses
Last weeks bus bust is over and the totals for the busted bus businesses are in. (Say that one five times fast.) NPS: A total of 55 buses were inspected. On Wednesday, officers and rangers inspected 24 buses and cited 15 for unsafe operation. Another 31 buses were inspected on Thursday, with 14 cited for…
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Victim of Deadly Half Dome Fall Identified
At about 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009, Yosemite Emergency communications Center received 911 calls regarding an individual who had fallen from the cables on Half Dome. Manoj Kumar, a 40 year old male from San Ramon, California, had gone to the top of Half Dome and was descending. Day time weather conditions mirrored…
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Hikers Falls and Dies on Half Dome
A man fell to his death Saturday while attempting to climb to the top of Half Dome using the popular cables route. Conditions were reported to be wet and slippery from recent rain and hail that may have contributed to the mans death. Thirty other hikers on Half Dome were escorted down after the mans…
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Photo of the Day: Glacier Point view, Yosemite National Park by Gary Denham
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot of Half Dome, the High Sierra, Nevada Fall and Little Yosemite Valley from Gary Denham. This is exactly the type of beautiful shot that makes me think Glacier Point is one of the most awesome places in the park to shoot at sunset. Beautiful shot, Gary.…
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There’s Still Gold in Them Thar’ Hills
Many people may think the California Gold Rush ended in the 1850’s when prospectors gave up mining and turned to farming and other pursuits but they’d be wrong. California still has plenty of gold, if you know where to look. Union Democrat: About six miles outside of Columbia, where the old Gold Rush is mimicked,…