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Removal of Hetch Hetchy Dam to Be Studied by Lawmakers
L.A. Times (registration required): “Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s resources secretary has directed his agency to study possible restoration of the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park, giving an unexpected official boost to the controversial idea of dismantling the dam that has been integral to the Bay Area’s water supply for more than 80 years. Mike…
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Judge Gives “Go-Ahead” for Yosemite Utility Project
Modbee.com: “A judge who stopped the rebuilding of Yosemite Valley utilities in July has given the green light to a large piece of the project. U.S. District Judge Anthony W. Ishii decided to allow construction of a major utilities corridor for sewage, telephone and electricity lines between Curry Village and Yosemite Lodge in Yosemite National…
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Two Bear Cubs: A Miwok Legend
The San Souci’s are well known in the childrens literature circles for their wonderful stories and colorful, vibrant artwork that really bring stories to life. Two Bear Cubs is an adaptation of a Southern Sierra Miwok legend as to the creation of El Capitan (Tu-tok-a-nu-la). In the book two bear cubs stray from their mother…
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Snowshoe Trails of Yosemite and the High Sierra
Book Description: “Yosemite is one of the great natural wonders of the world but much of it has been relatively inaccessible when snow covers the ground. Now, author Michael C. White opens up a whole world of possibilities. For those folks willing to travel under their own power, a new playground exists. Like his best-selling…
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100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park by Marc J. Soares
Amazon review: “Your guide to the best assortment of family walks, day hikes, overnighters, weekend trips, and backpacking adventures that Yosemite National Park has to offer! 100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park includes Yosemite Valley (Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan), Tuolumne Meadows (great for peak bagging), Hetch Hechy Reservoir (excellent, less trafficked trails above…
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Michael Frye Joins Photography Walk
Michael Frye, author of one of my favorite books, The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite , is scheduled to join a photography walk on November 27th. The walk takes 2+ hours and begins at 9:00am, departing from the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley, conditions permitting.
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Road Closures
Highway 120: Highway 120 from Crane Flat to 5 miles west of Lee Vining is closed for the winter due to snow. Glacier Point Road: The road to Glacier Point is currently closed due to snow. Hetch Hetchy Road: The Hetch Hetchy Road is currently closed. Mariposa Grove Road: The Mariposa Grove Road is currently…
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Winter is Here and It’s Time to Chain Up
With winter in full swing in the Sierra and Mother Nature dumping snow at the higher elevations it’s a good time to point out that you’re required by law to carry tirechains in your vehicle at all times when entering Yosemite National Park and should know how to use them. The State of California Department…
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Storm creates a mess; Oakdale man missing
ModBee.com: “Two rock slides sent granite boulders cascading onto Highway 140 outside of Yosemite National Park on Wednesday, blocking the highway for nearly 12 hours. Authorities detoured traffic into and out of the park from 6:30a.m. until about 6 p.m., the California Highway Patrol reported. The slides happened in the River Canyon area, about six…
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Mud Slide Temporarily Shuts Down El Portal Entrance
ABC30.com: Mud Slide Shuts Down Highway 140 “In the Mariposa County mountains, a mud and rock slide blocked access to Yosemite National Park. Both lanes of Highway 140 are shut down about 2 1/2 miles west of Cedar Lodge. That’s between Mariposa and El Portal.”