Yosemite Blog

There’s a bunch of people that thought this photo of Big Frank’s should have been deleted or much worse, never made, but I beg to differ. I really like the contrasts and tones of the shot. That’s why I chose it to be Photo of the Day.

Very cool Frank. Nicely done.

Photo by Big Frank via Flickr.

This photo was a contender for Photo of the Day when I chose Miguels photo but the caption on this one drew me back and I had to share it.

a.everpoor: josh dion taking a basking in the sun rays of early morn. walking up the cables in pitch dark and watching some random cross eyed guy in a squirrel suit fly from “diving board”. The day was already quite overwhelming.

Ok. I’m guessing that means either a base jumper or a wing suit. Anyone got any record of this? A report to rangers? Did the guy make it? If you know anything drop me a line.

I love the colors in this shot by the way. Very nice.

Photo by a.everpoor via Flickr.

I chose today’s Photo of the Day not for overwhelming scenic beauty but for what it shows us. The hike to the top of Nevada Fall is long and exposed. If you’re planning on going up ANY trail in the park but especially the Mist Trail or the trail to the top of Half Dome, take LOTS of water. Water is super super important and can’t be stressed enough. So take plenty of water.

I recommend getting a couple sturdy Nalgene bottles from any one of the stores and keeping them in your bag. The plastic ones you buy out of the grocery case are prone to breaking and not only leave you without water but can soak your camera and other stuff in your backpack.

Photo by Miguel Vieira via Flickr.

The Glacier Point road is clear and ready for visitor. The road will open this Friday. There is no projected opening date on the Tioga Road unfortunately but I’m hearing plowing operations are going very well.

NPS: “Yosemite National Park Superintendent Mike Tollefson announced today that the Glacier Point Road is expected to open to visitors Friday, May 2, 2008 at noon. Glacier Point is located about 30 miles from Yosemite Valley off the Wawona Road, the section of State Highway 41 inside the park. Restrooms along the road and the Glacier Point Snack Stand will be open to visitors on Friday as well. Additionally, the Mariposa Grove Road opened on April 26, 2008 for vehicles under 24 feet in length and under 7 tons. These temporary restrictions are due to continuing wet and icy conditions on the road.

No date has been determined for the opening of Bridalveil Creek Campground.

Roadways may be wet due to ice and melting snow and wildlife is very active on the Glacier Point Road. Visitors are advised to drive with caution.

An opening date for the Tioga Road (Highway 120 outside the park) which crosses the Sierra Nevada through Yosemite National Park, has yet to be determined.”

Here’s more of Robert Scobles qik video he shot in Yosemite. This time he’s talking with Michael Adams about his fathers shot Moon and Half Dome. Pretty cool story.

If you’re wondering how Scoble was able to broadcast live from his cell phone to the internet, there is reception all over the Valley. Sometimes you need to move 10 feet one way or another but most of the Valley has cell phone reception.