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  • Did You Vote? There’s Still Time.

    Hey the month is almost over and you still haven’t voted in the poll? Why not? This months question is: Where is your favorite place to stay in Yosemite? So far 46.6% love to stay in their tent. 17.7% enjoy staying in Curry Village with a tie for 3rd for Yosemite Lodge and an Inn…

  • Children Pass Up Yosemite for Virtual Worlds

    I started my son off camping at 6 months old and to this day he loves being outside, playing, swimming and having fun in the sunshine. But that’s not that case for millions of America’s youth who are suffering from the author of the new book “Last Child in the Woods” terms “nature deficit disorder”.…

  • Moonrise over Half Dome

    Really cool moonrise over Half Dome tonight. Too bad I wasn’t anywhere close enough to get a shot. Anyone else catch it? Photo courtesy Yosemite Association webcam.

  • Trails Closed Due to Construction

    There’s a lot of construction taking place around Yosemite Valley right now that is affecting traffic but even hiking you may be surprised to find some of the more prominent trails closed. Here’s a quick list from the National Park Service of trails and their closures. Bridalveil View Foot Trail Closed – Tuesday 10/16 thru…

  • A Beautiful Shot and A Great Program for Photographers

    I happened to glance over at the Yosemite Association webcam from Sentinel Dome this morning and I caught this awesome image that I thought I’d share with everyone. What an awesome shot. By the way, if you’ve ever wondered what I use to adjust photos I used to use Photoshop but recently I’ve made the…

  • Photo of the Day: Begging for a Road Trip by Jawad Zakariya

    I was digging around Flickr for a photo to go along with the post on the 120 construction and I came across this beautiful shot. Awesome photo Jawad. Photo by Jawad Zakariya via Flickr.

  • Detour Ahead: Roadwork Slated to Begin on 120 Route

    Heading up 120 to Yosemite over the next few weeks will take you a little longer than you planned as road crews will begin work on the Sierra Northern Railway line where it crosses Highway 120 between Yosemite Junction and Chinese Camp. Modesto Bee: “The road closure will occur between Highways 108 and 49 near…

  • Day Hikes: Vernal and Nevada Falls by Jeremy Zawodny

    Jeremy Zawodny did a very nice write-up of the hike to Nevada and Vernal falls with some great pictures. It’s great if you’re planning your trip and want to get some background on the Hike to the falls or on up to Half Dome. Jeremy.Zawodny.com: “Last Saturday we headed into Yosemite National Park for some…

  • Photo of the Day: Yosemite Cub by Ed Hughes

    Today’s Photo of the Day was sent in by Ed Hughes. Ed said, “Here is a bear cub in the valley on Oct 7th, Mom was keeping a close eye on me. I was suprised to see a cub this small this late in the year. Neither of the bears were tagged.” Nice shot Ed.…

  • New Friends: OpenRoad.TV

    There’s a new member to the Friends of Yosemite Blog list, the fine folks over at OpenRoad.TV. I’ve linked to their great exposé’s in the past and if you haven’t had a chance to watch their videos, you really should. They’re awesome. Check out this one on Winter in Yosemite.