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Bicycling in Yosemite
Bicycles are a great way to get around in Yosemite Valley. They not only save the environment by not polluting the air with car exhaust but they don’t take up a lot of room in parking lots and they’re easier to pull over when you see something you want to take a picture of. With…
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Things to Do
Yosemite is a beautiful place and there is lots to see and do. You can take pictures and hike and hike and take pictures and then hike and…uh…take pictures…well what else can you do in Yosemite? Here are some pages that can give you some ideas of things you can do and help you make your…
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Where to Get Gas in Yosemite
Not that long ago fueling up your car in Yosemite wasn’t an issue then, in the 1980’s, stricter environmental standards came into effect in California forcing the gas stations in Yosemite Valley to close and their pumps and tanks removed. Today there’s only a 3 places you can get gas within the park if you’re…
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Photo of the Day: Moonbow by Jason Armstrong
Jason Armstrong (aka The Man in Red on Flickr) pasted this really beautiful shot of Upper Yosemite Fall and a BEAUTIFUL moonbow. Jason posted a great narrative along with his photo. Jason Armstrong: Originally I was up higher on the trail at my favorite spot but got there a little too late to see if…
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome Panorama by Christopher Chan
I’m not even going to talk. I’m just going to say, “Nice shot Christopher” and let you enjoy his beautiful shot. If you enjoy this photo and would like to see more then be sure head over to Christophers web site, christopher-chan.com. Photo by Christopher Chan.
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Got Photos? Enter the Yosemite Pines RV Photo Contest
The photo contest at Yosemite Pines RV and Family Lodging has received many extraordinary submissions and they are now posted on their web site http://www.yosemitepinesrv.com/galleriesgateway.html. Amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to continue to send their photos of Yosemite National Park and the Gold Country of California as well as scenes of their vacations at…
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Road and Plowing Conditions for May 6, 2009
Tioga Road Plowing Update for May 4: Start: 31.9 miles from Crane Flat End: 32.7 miles from Crane Flat (Spring Hill) Distance plowed: 0.8 miles Average snow depth: 3.5 feet The Glacier Point Road opened on May 5, 2009. The Mariposa Grove Road opened on April 17, 2009.
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Just in Case You Ran out of Things to Take Pictures of in Yosemite – Moonbows!
Is it moonbow time already? I gotta remember to put this stuff on my calendar for next year. First dogwoods blooming and now moonbows. Good thing I’m on vacation next week. Merced Sun Star: At night. Near both the upper and the lower falls. With the dark blue velvety, star-studded sky above, and lots of…
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Photo of the Day: Evening Light and Brewing Storm by Lorises
Today’s Photo of the Day is a truly beautiful photo from Lorises on Flickr. Gotta love it when the clouds and sun play together on the granite. Always comes out awesome. Nice work, Lorises. Photo by Lorises via Flickr..
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Warm Rains Pushing Merced to Brink
Warm rains caused increased snowmelt this weekend pushing the Merced River in Yosemite Valley almost to flood stage. Merced Sun Star: The whirling water forced the evacuation of 71 campsites near the river, according to the National Park Service. There were no injuries reported from the high water or the evacuation. The surging river also…