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Bear Report
NPS: “Bears are still active in all Valley Campgrounds. Car break-ins have slowed down, with the only break-in this week occurring in Lower Pines campground. The easiest way to prevent a bear getting your food while camping is to have your food stored. Treat your food locker like a refrigerator and close it after each…
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Ahwahnee Morning
Jason Barnes sent me this awesome photo he took the other morning across Ahwahnee Meadow. Great shot Jason and thanks for sending it in.
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Campground Update
Here’s a quick listing for all of you headed up to the park to do some late season camping of what campgrounds are still open and which have closed. “North Pines Campground, Valley Backpacker’s Campground, and Crane Flat Campground will close for the season on Monday, October 9. Hodgdon Meadow Campground, Wawona Campground, and Camp…
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Snow, snow on the way
Whoa! September and already snow is being forecast for the Yosemite region with a SIGNIFICANT amount of snow. Looks like we might have an early winter. Be sure if you’re heading up to the park to gram all your winter stuff and remember, park roads get icy and slippery fast. Drive safe. Things to grab…
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Sharing The Land With Rare and Beautiful Creatures
Mountain Lions are rare and serve an important role in the ecosystem of Yosemite. Although human and mountain lion interaction can sometimes meet with dire circumstances through a little education we can get a long peacefully. Below are some recommendations you should follow in all areas where mountain lions are active or have been sighted.…
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Time For A Little Clean Fun
Hey everyone. It’s time again to help out our friends over at the Yosemite Climbing Association with their annual Yosemite-wide Cleanup. This is your chance to do something good for the park and have some great fun in the process. “From Wednesday September 27th to Sunday October 1st, the Yosemite Climbing Association with help from…
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Man Arrested For Starting Wildfire
The National Park Service has released information regarding last weekends Powerhouse fire, just west of where 140 and the Big Oak Flat Road meet, that was evidently an illegal campfire that got out of control. NPS: “Just after midnight on the morning of Saturday, September 16th, a ranger contacted a man who was walking up…
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Trails Closed Due To Mountain Lion
Due to recent Mountain Lion sightings and activity, the following trails are closed – East trail along Ahwahnee Meadow towards Ahwahnee dorm and continuing to the tennis courts and the trail from Church Bowl past the stables to Lower Yosemite Falls until further notice. -NPS
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You Can’t Park Here
If you’re thinking about backpacking into one of the great Yosemite high country destinations then you’d better get going. October 15th is the last day overnight parking will be allowed along the Tioga Road.
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Bird Lovers Wanted
Got some free time on your hands and looking for something to do? Can you tell the difference between a warbler and a blue jay a mile away just by its call? Then here’s a great opportunity to volunteer some time and help ID some of the beautiful birds found along the Merced River. “Experienced…