Lower Falls in Snow
Here’s an awesome shot of Lower Yosemite Falls during a recent snow storm. This is an awesome shot of something few visitors to Yosemite see.
Another reason why even temperate weather is good weather in Yosemite.
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Yosemite National Park Among the Most Romantic
Yosemite National Park was named among the Top 5 Romantic Spots by ReserveAmerica.
Yahoo!: The list was developed in part by park rangers, regional park management and campers who write testimonials, rate campgrounds and provide feedback throughout the year. Nearly 3,000 parks were reviewed and the final 100 campgrounds were chosen based on specific family friendly criteria ranging from educational programs and visitor centers to camping amenities and overall beauty and scenery.
I really can’t blame ‘em. My wife and I almost got married at the little chapel in the Valley and spent many of our first dates together within the Park. Maybe it’s something in the air.
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We experienced a little burp with the right column of the page but we have everything squared away now. Hope it didn’t confuse anyone too much. Thanks for sticking in there with us.
Earthquakes
A lot of the people I talk to about Yosemite are as much interested in the famous “California earthquakes” as they are in the Park.
Geologically California is still one of the most active regions in the world. Yosemite itself shares a volcanic past and even today is bordered on it’s eastern side by an active volcanic region (the yellow patch of squares located in the middle right of the image).
Although you probably won’t feel any earthquakes when you visit the Park, a short drive during the summer months can lead you on a geologic adventure of a lifetime. Just the other side of Tioga Pass (Highway 120) is the Mono, June and Mammoth Lakes region, a very active volcanic area. By taking a short drive down Highway 395 south from Highway 120 you can expect to see cinder cones, lava domes, ash piles, geothermal springs, the Mammoth Caldera, and even an active volcano, Mammoth Mountain.
You can get information on the eastern side of the park by stopping by the Visitors Center or by visiting the Tourist Information Center in Lee Vining. I also recommend picking up the book “Geology of the Mono Basin” by Timothy Tierney, a field guide to lead you on your volcanic adventure. The book is available through the Mono Lake Committee at www.monolake.org.
Yosemite falls and Half Dome
Another great Yosemite shot from over at Flickr, Christine Lee Zilka took this awesome shot of Upper Yosemite Fall and Half Dome from the Yosemite Fall trail.
Great shot Christine! Thank you for allowing me to show your picture.
For over 30 years now I've enjoyed hiking, backpacking, fishing, photographing and exploring Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. 
