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National Parks

The Great Outdoors: Yosemite’s Scott Gediman on national parks and public affairs

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

The Public Relations Society of America has posted a great introduction to Scott Gediman – a terrific guy, who also happens to be the assistant superintendent for public & legislative affairs at Yosemite National Park.

From the article:

Scott Gediman is the assistant superintendent for public & legislative affairs atYosemite National Park. He manages all of the park’s media relations, legislative affairs, special events and dignitary visits. He has been in this position since 1996 and is a 23-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS).

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National Parks

Yosemite Conservancy’s Yosemite Falls LIVE Video Feed Is Up!

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

The Yosemite Conservancy has switched on a live streaming webcam of Yosemite Falls.

Yosemite Falls is, arguably, one of the most beautiful tall waterfalls in California. With a fall of 2,425 feet, it is the tallest waterfall in North America.

For the live stream, click HERE.

To view all the webcam options, click HERE.

To visit the Yosemite Conservancy website, click HERE.

To support the Yosemite Conservancy, click HERE.

(live cameras by Pixelcaster).

Activities, Adventures, National Parks

The Yosemite Valley Stable is open for the summer season!

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

The Yosemite Valley Stable offers two great rides: One up to Mirror Lake, and one up to Clark’s Point.

The Mirror Lake trip is a two hour ride that offers riders great views and many photographic vistas.  It’s a great ride for beginners.

The Clark’s Point trip is a half-day excursion.  According to the website, the trail is “uneven, and consists of many switchbacks up a steep slope, with an elevation gain of 1500 feet.  This is a strenuous ride best suited to riders in good physical condition.”  This trip includes great views of Vernal Falls. Visit the website for more information HERE.

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Activities, Adventures, National Parks

Yosemite – Tioga Road OPEN!

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

It’s a good news/bad news situation.

Tioga Road at Yosemite National Park is open. That’s the good news. The bad news is that Tioga Road at Yosemite National Park is open.

Normally, snowplows take to the road right around tax time to begin clearing it. Clearing usually takes a couple of months – depending on snowpack – so the road generally opens sometime around the end of May, or as late as the middle of June. Because the snowpack is 50% lighter than usual, the road is opening early this year.

Tioga Road, a popular crossing of the Siera Nevada, is part of State Highway 120. From Wikipedia: Continue reading →

Conservation, National Forests, National Parks

Public Comments Period for the Merced River and Tuolumne Meadows Plans Extended

Posted on by Shawn E. Bell

Yosemite National Park has announced an extension of the public comment period for the Merced Wild and Scenic River Draft Comprehensive Management and Environmental Impact Statement (MRP) through Tuesday, April 30, 2013. (the public comment period was scheduled to close on Thursday, April 18, 2013).

From the press release:

“The MRP is an expansive document which guides park management actions for many years. We want to make sure the public has a thorough opportunity to review the draft plan and submit comments,” stated Kathleen Morse, Yosemite National Park’s Chief of Planning. Continue reading →