Tag: Yosemite National Park
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A Little History About the Yosemite Grant Act (and Some Fun Things to Do)
You’ve probably figured out that this year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Yosemite Grant Act. You haven’t you say? Well! Let me explain it to you then.
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What’s to Do this Weekend? (May 9 – May 11)
It’s Mother’s Day weekend and if you’re spending the weekend in the park with Mom here’s some things you can check do together.
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Rim Fire Now More Than 70% Contained But Still Posing A Danger
As of last night the Rim Fire is over 70% contained but continues to pose a threat as high winds and extremely dry conditions within the Sierra persist.
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Rim Fire Timelapse Video
Here’s a nice time-lapse of the Rim Fire shot from the Crane Flat helibase.
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Rim Fire Update
Here’s last nights update on the Rim Fire. More information will come this morning after 9am when the fire command posts the status of the fire and any spread it’s experienced online.
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Get into Yosemite FREE Day Returns August 25th!
It’s that time again, get into your favorite national park FREE in celebration of Founder’s Day.
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Photo of the Day: Sunset Forest Fantasy by Stephen Fischer
Who says new and unusual can’t be beautiful?
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Yosemite Falls Spaceline (video)
Here’s a view of Yosemite Falls you’re not likely to see again soon, looking down at your feet as you walk a line out over the falls.
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Expect Weird Weather for Memorial Day
If you’re heading up to the park this weekend bring some warm clothes and a rain jacket. It’s going to be cold and could get wet as cool air mass passes through Central California bringing unseasonably cool temperatures and a chance of thunderstorms with rain, hail, lightning and, as usual in the Sierra, maybe even…
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Motor Fire Update – August 29, 2011
The Motor Fire started August 25, 2011 at approximately 12:30pm on Hwy 140, along the Merced River and near Cedar Lodge.