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  • Yosemite in January and February: What to Expect and a Travelers Tip

    Bharath writes: “Hey i am a traveler from India. I will be in California during the month of February. Does Yosemite get frigid in that period? How easy/tough would it be to get a reservation for a room in January for the same.” Well Bharath I’ll answer the first part of your question with a…

  • New Friends: OpenRoad.TV

    There’s a new member to the Friends of Yosemite Blog list, the fine folks over at OpenRoad.TV. I’ve linked to their great exposé’s in the past and if you haven’t had a chance to watch their videos, you really should. They’re awesome. Check out this one on Winter in Yosemite.

  • More Campground Closures

    The cool nip in the air means fall is here and with it more campgrounds are closing for the season. North Pines and Crane Flat campgrounds are scheduled to close Tuesday October 9th for the season. Hodgdon Meadow Group camp will also be closing on the 9th but family sites will remain open on a…

  • NPS Officials Want to Cut Down Trees so Tourists Can See Better

    The National Park Service has released their plan for overhauling the Tunnel View Overlook, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the park, but some of the ideas presented may not be that popular with locals including removing trees so visitors can see better. Hanford Sentinel: “The proposed $2.3 million plan would expand public…

  • 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:…

  • 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…

  • No More Snow

    I grabbed this shot from the UCSD webam in Tioga Pass. It’s amazing how fast the snow came and went. There’s still a little bit left. I’m ready for an early winter myself.

  • BREAKING NEWS: More Snow Expected with up to 15″ at Higher Elevations

    I just checked with the National Weather Service for the Yosemite. A heavy snow warning remains in effect until this evening for the Yosemite area. More rain and higher elevation snow showers are expected as the low pressure that brought this weeks snow moves northeast across California and into Nevada. Snow levels are expected to…

  • Wednesday Weekend Weather Sept. 21st – 23rd 2007

    This weekend is going to be a wet and chilly one. Snow is predicted at the higher elevations if this low pressure from Canada moves over the Central Valley. If it heads more to the west it could be drier but still quite cold. This cold snap is predicted to extend all weekend and into…

  • Time for a New Poll

    Ahh yes, it’s a new month and with the turning of a page on the calendar we have a new poll. This months question is: What is your favorite thing about Winter in Yosemite? No crowds Skiing Badger Pass Ice Skating at Curry Village The Bracebridge Dinner Playing in the Snow It’s perfect for taking…