Yosemite Blog

Day: February 4, 2008

  • Photo of the Day: A Pair of Coyotes by Thaths

    I really like photos of animals in Yosemite because it helps to remind me what a wild place it still is and the more diversity the healthier the environment. Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from Thaths who caught this really awesome image of two coyotes in Yosemite howling. Great shot Thaths. Photo…

  • Return of Big Snow Part 3: the Sequel

    I added 3 more photos to the set, since there are a few flatlanders or maybe Texans who seem to enjoy this stuff. The 1st and 2nd photos are from before the weekend storm. The 3rd is a handsome and functional addition to an employee cabin. The blocks were made in the traditional way —…

  • Hang gliding in Yosemite

    Yes, it’s allowed! With a permit. No BASE jumping or parachuting, but good old Hang Gliding is OK. Yosemite is the only national park in the country where hang gliding is allowed, and there are some pretty specific requirements. You have to be an expert rated hang glider pilot (and member of the US Hang…

  • Winter Driving Tips

    Here are some winter driving tips from the California Department of Transportation. Caltrans: “Before Heading for Snow Country: * Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, heater and exhaust system are in top condition. * Check your antifreeze and be ready for colder temperatures. You may want to add special solvent to your windshield washer…

  • Traveler Update: Weather

    Current weather reports are calling for snow on Wednesday but partly cloudy Today (Monday) and Tuesday. Forecasts are for partly cloudy skies on Thursday and Friday with a diminished chance of snow and rain. Currently there are only scattered showers moving in from the Pacific North West on the tail of the last storm. Go…

  • Traveler Update: Road Conditions Into Yosemite

    I just called and here are the current road conditions into Yosemite. Remember, these can change at any time so you are REQUIRED to carry snow chains and should be able to put them on. You can be fined if you are not. 140 (from Mariposa) R2 – Chains required into Yosemite. NO vehicles over…