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Rangers Are Ready. Where Are The Bears?
Union Democrat: “Yosemite National Park officials are prepared to use a new hazing technique to keep black bears out of campgrounds in Yosemite Valley. Now, if the bears would just make an appearance. Not that they’ve disappeared — here and there the bruins crop up to snatch an El Capitan climber’s lunch or surprise a…
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Big Battle Over Hetch Hetchy Looming In The Near Future
SF Gate: “The debate over the proposal to breach the Sierra’s O’Shaughnessy Dam, drain the reservoir behind it and restore Hetch Hetchy Valley to its former natural splendor is apt to intensify this summer with the release of a California Department of Water Resources study on the issue. But preliminary comments from the agency indicate…
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Take Your Computer
My Den of Wifi Iniquity! Originally uploaded by Ambitious Wench. Edie has let the secret out! If you’re headed to Yosemite you CAN take your laptop, so long as you’re close to the Ahwahnee.
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Tenaya Lodge Rolls Red Carpet for Rover
When my wife and I went on our honeymoon, part of which took place in Yosemite, we missed our puppy terribly. Well now you can visit Yosemite and now worry about your pooch. No more kennels, your confidant in canine form can sleep right there on the bed with you. Yahoo! Business News: “Once upon…
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Prescribed Burning Ready to Begin
NPS: Yosemite National Park Fire Management is preparing for a fire season after a long, wet winter in the Sierra Nevada. Seasonal fire employees have returned to the park, as has the park’s fire helicopter. The high level of precipitation could moderate the fire season in the mountains. However, it may increase fire potential in…
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A Letter From A Reader
A while back when Yosemite Blog was still flapping its wings trying to get out of the nest I got an email from someone that really made me happy to be doing what I’m doing. Well, after much debating I’m finally going to post the letter. Thanks for all the encouragement, Mark. Found your blog…
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My body is sliding out of control towards the base of the upper falls. Before I even let out a scream, I plunge into the roaring rapids…
“As I feel my body cool down, I watch a group of Fresno teenagers make way from the trees returning to the main trail. The leader and I exchange smiles. He asks me how would a cool misty spray feel right about now. I answer with a slight nod of the head. He explains that…
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Tioga Road Cleared But Not Ready For Business
Kudos to the hard working men and women working on plowing the Tioga Road. They’ve managed to get past Ohlmstead Point and have met up where the Mono County crew left off. The road is still closed but some segments will be opening soon. There is hope to have the road completely opened by the…
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Where Have All The Rangers Gone?
The LA Times ran an article on the decline of Park Rangers within America’s National Parks and how many a private citizen are helping out. Very interesting. There’s a snippet below. LA Times:”If there are four or five programs a night, maybe only one is done by a National Park Service ranger,” said Scott Gediman,…
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Sunrise and Half Dome
Sunrise and Half Dome Originally uploaded by Campin’ Guy. We left home about 3 am and got to Glacier Point in time to catch a marvelous sunrise. Glad I could share it with ya.