Day: May 9, 2007
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Tioga Set to Open Friday
Sources are saying Tioga is ready to open this Friday (May 11) at noon, weather permitting. No services or campgrounds will be available for a while yet. Hikers and back country users take note: most of the trails are still covered with snow and streams are high with runoff. Over the last few years several…
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Yosemite Railway Passengers Sought for Celbration
Do you know anyone who rode on the historic Yosemite Railroad before it’s demise in 1945? An aunt or your grandma maybe? Passengers of the historic railway line are being sought for a celebration of the railroads centennial set to take place in El Portal this weekend. MyMotherLode.com: “Passengers who have traveled on the Yosemite…
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The Highs (and the Lows)
One of the most important things to take into consideration before planning your trip to the park is weather. Here’s a table of historical high/low temperatures that should help you figure out what to pack. Remember, even though this is a dryer than normal winter and it’s been quite warm recently, you should still plan…
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Go For a Ride and See Yosemite from the Saddle
Most people have heard of the mule trips in the Grand Canyon but did you know you can go on mule rides in Yosemite and what a great way to see the park! Yosemitepark.com: There may be no better way to experience the vast majesty of Yosemite’s backcountry than by mule. When you’re ready to…
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Road Conditions
Glacier Point road is open. Tioga Pass road has been plowed but is undergoing maintenance before it can open to traffic.