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  • Missing Snowboarders Found Safe and Sound

    Three missing snowboarders have been found safe and sound after they failed to catch their ride near Yosemite West and were reported missing. San Jose Mercury News: “Helicopter search teams found three snowboarders who were reported missing near Yosemite National Park, rangers said Tuesday. Spotters located the snowboarders near the South Fork of the Merced…

  • And I Was the Only One There

    It was rough going to get out to the El Capitan picnic area last night. The recent storm dumped about 2 feet of snow in the valley, and as you know Northside Drive is closed at Camp 4 all the way out to Pohono Bridge. I parked on Southside Drive and walked with a visitor…

  • Photo of the Day: A Pair of Coyotes by Thaths

    I really like photos of animals in Yosemite because it helps to remind me what a wild place it still is and the more diversity the healthier the environment. Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from Thaths who caught this really awesome image of two coyotes in Yosemite howling. Great shot Thaths. Photo…

  • Return of Big Snow Part 3: the Sequel

    I added 3 more photos to the set, since there are a few flatlanders or maybe Texans who seem to enjoy this stuff. The 1st and 2nd photos are from before the weekend storm. The 3rd is a handsome and functional addition to an employee cabin. The blocks were made in the traditional way —…

  • Hang gliding in Yosemite

    Yes, it’s allowed! With a permit. No BASE jumping or parachuting, but good old Hang Gliding is OK. Yosemite is the only national park in the country where hang gliding is allowed, and there are some pretty specific requirements. You have to be an expert rated hang glider pilot (and member of the US Hang…

  • Winter Driving Tips

    Here are some winter driving tips from the California Department of Transportation. Caltrans: “Before Heading for Snow Country: * Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, heater and exhaust system are in top condition. * Check your antifreeze and be ready for colder temperatures. You may want to add special solvent to your windshield washer…

  • Traveler Update: Road Conditions Into Yosemite

    I just called and here are the current road conditions into Yosemite. Remember, these can change at any time so you are REQUIRED to carry snow chains and should be able to put them on. You can be fined if you are not. 140 (from Mariposa) R2 – Chains required into Yosemite. NO vehicles over…

  • Big Snow Part 2

    Brian posted some photos on his Flickr account of the snow in the Valley. Holy cow! That’s a lot of snow. Lets hope it melts slowly and not all at once for a repeat of 1997. For more awesome photos and a couple of the massive amounts of snow check out Brian’s Flickr set Big…

  • Stay Home

    I am getting reports on our tip line of HUGE amounts of snow in the Valley. As Edie said some roads are closed and chains are required on the ones that aren’t. More rain and snow are coming tonight and tomorrow and possibly into Wednesday. My advice is this, if you can avoid going into…

  • Got Kids? Go to Yosemite!

    One of the things I love most is sharing my love for Yosemite with others especially kids. Here’s a really cool article on things to do in Yosemite with kids that’ll help them learn about the park and have a good time. RGJ.com: “Here’s the predicament. You realize Yosemite, one of America’s great natural wonders,…