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Yosemite Named One of the Top 10 Trips of a Lifetime
If you could go to 10 places before you die where would you go? If you said Yosemite you’re not alone. Travelbag has named the trip to Yosemite from Los Angeles en route to San Francisco a trip they wouldn’t pass up. Travelbite.co.uk: “Travel specialists from Travelbag explained climbing the Sydney landmark at sunrise or…
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$43 Million in Pot Plants Seized in Yosemite
Yosemite Rangers with the help of state and local law enforcement personnel raided 4 illegal marijuana farms in and around the park netting an estimate $43 million in marijuana plants. NPS: “On the 26th and 27th of September 2007, approximately 30 law enforcement officers from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, the US Forest Service, the…
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Last Chance to Climb Half Dome This Year
If you want to climb the cables up Half Dome this year you’ve only got a couple of days left. The cables are scheduled to be taken down October 15th – 16th. If you want to make the trek to the top you have 2 weekends left. Go for it. Photo by Alaina Browne via…
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Tuolumne County Officials Urge National Forest to Keep Campgrounds Open
Tuolumne County Supervisors are asking Stanislaus National Forest officials to think twice before cutting some services and removing some campgrounds and restrooms that are popular with visitors to Yosemite. UnionDemocrat.com: “To save money and more efficiently manage its 89 developed sites, forest officials have proposed reducing the season of operation at some sites, like the…
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Photo of the Day; DSC_4672 by Neil Kronberg
I look through hundreds of photos each day to pick a Photo of the Day but the minute I saw the clouds in Neil’s shot I knew this was the one I’d been looking for. Awesome shot Neil. Very well done. Photo by Neil Kronberg via Flickr.
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Breathing Clean Air
CBS 13’s John Iander went to Yosemite not to see the mountains or the beautiful waterfalls, but to take a look at the air. In this interesting report Iander took a look at what researchers at UC Davis are learning from the air in Yosemite. CBS 13: “Since 1985, air samples from over 170 major…
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Sierra Icon Leveled by Flames
If you’ve ever hiked the Pacific Crest Trail out of Yosemite and up to Tahoe then you’ve likely been to the Kennedy Meadows Lodge and store. Unfortunately pictures and memories are all anyone has left after theywere destroyed by a fire early Monday that was believed to have started in a woodstove’s flue. LA Times:…
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There’s a New Poll for October and the Results of Last Months Poll
Well it’s that time again. Time for the old poll to go away and a new poll to take its place. This months question is: Where is your favorite place to stay in Yosemite? Possible answers are: In my tent, In my RV/camp trailer, Yosemite Lodge, Ahwahnee, Wawona Inn, Curry Village, High Sierra Camp, Tuolumne…
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Photo of the Day: DSC_4164 by Pieboy75
In my relentless search for photographic coolness for the Photo of the Day I came across this awesome shot posted on Flickr. It’s got great 3 dimensional quality to it that I really like and the dark imposing clouds – I can feel the cold pelting rain already. Great shot. Photo by Pieboy75 via Flickr.
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Go Hybrid – Your Wallet Will Love You and So Will the Environment
I saw this photo this morning on top of the gas pump as I was filling up. If you can arrange a hybrid vehicle they’re definitely the way to go. Gas in California isn’t as high as it was a few months ago but it’s still tops in the nation. So ask for a hybrid…