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Missed the Perseid’s? Don’t miss the Aurgid’s
So whatcha doin’ on Friday night? Want to stay out late and watch the meteor shower? Ok but really, if you didn’t get a chance to see the Perseid’s well grab your camera, tripod, a warm blanket and some hot coffee and find comfortable spot to watch the Aurigid’s. MSNBC: “On Sept. 1, 2007, that…
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The End of the Month
It’s the end of the month and the poll is almost over but you still have time. This month we’re doing a fun poll: Have you ever committed a crime in Yosemite? We’re talking tickets for speeding. Citations for not properly putting your food away and what not. Head over to the poll and mark…
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Photo of the Day: Vogelsang Sunset by Jason Barnes
Today’s Photo of the Day was sent in by longtime reader Jason Barnes and is a beautiful sunset he caught near Rafferty Peak by Vogelsang High Sierra Camp. Awesome shot Jason! Photo by Jason Barnes.
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Second Accident on 140 This Month Injures 4
Four Yosemite visitors were injured when their vehicles collided head on just outside El Portal last Friday. NPS Daily Report: “Park fire and EMS personnel responded to a mutual aid request from Mariposa County for an assist at a head-on collision on Highway 140 near El Portal just before 3 p.m. on August 24th. The…
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Injured Climber Rescued From Half Dome
NPS Daily Report: “Valley rangers received a report of an injured climber on the northwest face of Half Dome at 4:30 a.m. on August 21st. The climber, Robert Kuntz, had taken a leader fall of about 80 feet after having gotten off route. During the fall, Kuntz zippered out at least four additional protection pieces…
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Where’d Yosemite Falls Go?
The impact of last winters lower than normal snowpack and dry spring is making it’s mark in Yosemite where water conservation efforts are in full swing for visitors and Yosemite Fall, top of everyones list visiting the park as a “must see”, is down to nothing. The Modesto Bee: “The impact is visible across the…
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Photo of the Day: Photo: Yosemite Fall overlook by Rob Davis
I think the reason I picked todays Photo of the Day is the position of the backpacker in the shot. To me it really seems to add weight to the foreground and build perspective in the scene. Great shot Rob. Photo by Rob Davis via Flickr.
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Photo of the Day: Sunset over Yosemite Falls by Mathew Grimm
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot of Yosemite Falls at sunset with a storm catching the suns last rays. Gotta love this one. What an awesome shot. Very nicely done. Photo by Mathew Grimm via Flickr.
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Bring History to Life with the Yosemite Theatre
One of the great experiences of Yosemite you’ll not want to miss is the Yosemite Theater. This season Lee Stetson portrays John Muir in three shows a week; “Conversations with a Tramp” play on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the theater behind the Visitor’s Center, and on Sunday nights attend a Campfire chat at the Happy…
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Can You Find Me?
A few years ago my wife and I were camping just over Tioga Pass. She happened to pull out the camera and snap a pic of me in my Jeep with my 2 dogs. I then posted that photo on Flickr. Much to my surprise I was contacted a few weeks ago and asked permission…