Search results for: “Yosemite Lodge”
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The $385 Shower by Carol Ouzounian
Here’s a story sent to us from reader Carol Ouzounian. She calls it “The $385 Shower”. After five days of camping in North Pines in my little tent with my 4 month old Labrador retreiver, Half-Dome Jake, I was desperate for a shower and a wonderful meal and a soft bed. (Ahhh,I know, what a…
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Squaw Valley Hosting Presentation by Climbing Legend Royal Robbins
Here’s something not happening in Yosemite but it’s close enough if you’re in the area you should check it out. Famed Yosemite rock climbing pioneer Royal Robbins will be presenting “Out of Camp IV,” Tuesday, April 29th at 7 p.m. at the Olympic Village Lodge in Squaw Valley. First Tracks!! Online Ski Magazine: “Robbins was…
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Volunteer Opportunities
Maybe you should volunteer in Yosemite this year. Maybe then you won’t feel so guilty about that time you left that huge pile of beer cans on the river beach, or the time you threw six donuts at that bear. Opportunities include: July 26 – August 1: [Tuolumne Lodge] Restoration 1 August 2 – August…
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Big Snow
It’s been kinda snowy here lately. I took a few photos today and like this one. If you’ve ever walked from the village to the lodge after dark, this shot shows you how much snow there is. The rest of you can click here to see more conventional pictures of big snow on Jeeps and…
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Photo of the Day: Moon Light over Half Dome by Ozcan Durgun
I saw this photo in the sidebar this morning and thought “WoW! What a beautiful shot!” So here it is, today’s Photo of the Day, Moon light over Half Dome. I love the caption below the photo too. Totally sounds like something I’d do: “My wife and I were walking back from Mirror Lake to…
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Albert Tenaya
Does the above name ring a bell? This middle aged man lives in Santa Rosa, CA (north of SF) and says he is the great-great grandson of the real deal – “Old Chief Tenaya”. Yes, the same one we know and love. Albert plays a mean flute and I can refer you to his website…
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Rumors Badger Pass Closing Untrue
Badger Pass is the oldest ski and snowboard facility in California but when rumors began circulating last year of the resorts closure frequent visitors and staff became concerned. No worries though. Badger Pass isn’t going anywhere in the near future. Modesto Bee: “Rumors circulated throughout the ski industry last season about the possibility that Badger,…
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The Ahwahnee Celebrates 80th Birthday
Visitors to Yosemite know The Ahwahnee as well as they know Half Dome and Yosemite Falls and why not, it’s a beautiful piece of architecture. This year marks a special occasion as The Ahwahnee turns 80. UnionDemocrat.com: “What started out 80 years ago as a way to attract influential lawmakers and wealthy San Franciscans to…
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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:…
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A Walk In The Park
Here’s a really nice article from the Travel section of the New York Daily News on the authors trip to the Yosemite back-country and Ansel Adams Wilderness. NY Daily News: “In honor of Muir, I’m also looking for the universe in a forest wilderness. The centerpiece of my visit to Yosemite this year is a…