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Rim Fire Update 27 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
As of last night the Rim Fire has burned in excess of 160,000 acres. The fire is now 20% contained but continues to pose a threat as fuels are still extremely dry in the area and high winds are causin...
Rim Fire Closures in Yosemite 27 Aug 2013 | 05:45 pm
The Rim Fire has made it’s way well into Yosemite National Park and is burning in the north west side of the park and the areas adjacent to Hetch Hetchy. Currently a number of closures are in place fo...
How to Survive Bad Air from the Rim Fire 23 Aug 2013 | 05:46 pm
It’s well knows I was recently diagnosed with Asthma and that I take clean air very seriously and try to avoid things like wild fires whenever possible. Unfortunately, not everyone is as lucky and can...
Rim Fire Now Threatening Groveland, Cherry Lake, Lake Eleanor areas 23 Aug 2013 | 05:36 pm
Al Greening was flying into the Bay Area and, passing by the Rim Fire burning just outside Yosemite, grabbed his camera and took this awe-inspiring shot. The Rim Fire has burned over 60,000 acres and...
May Lake at Sunset by Eric LeRoy 23 Aug 2013 | 05:21 pm
It’s been a long, busy week and what better way to kick off the weekend than with this beautiful Photo of the Day from Eric LeRoy. This is one of those shots you really HAVE to see large to appreciate...
Rim Fire Continues to Burn Out of Control; Highway 120 West Still Closed into Yosemite 21 Aug 2013 | 06:03 pm
The Rim Fire continues to burn out of control this morning and remains a pain in the ass to attack due to steep terrain and the inaccessible nature of the area. Here’s what’s going on: Highway 120 f...
Get into Yosemite FREE Day Returns August 25th! 21 Aug 2013 | 05:33 pm
This year the National Park Service will celebrate Founder’s Day on Sunday, August 25, Yosemite National Park will celebrate Founder’s Day. In commemoration of this special day, entrance fees will be ...
Fire Closes Highway 120, North Entrance of Yosemite 20 Aug 2013 | 05:54 pm
The Rim Fire has already burned 800 acres and continues to burn unchecked as it makes it’s way south, prompting the closure of Highway 120 from Groveland to Yosemite and evacuations of park guests, lo...
Cathedral Peak and Rapids by Mike Reeves 16 Aug 2013 | 05:34 pm
It’s Friday and we’re ending the work week on a high note with this awesome photo from Mike Reeves. Mike: “Here is a view of sunset from along the Tuolumne River looking back toward the Cathedral Cre...
Half Dome by Kevin Perez 15 Aug 2013 | 05:41 pm
I came across today’s beautiful Photo of the Day in the Yosemite Blog pool on Flickr. It’s got dramatic clouds, beautiful colors and an interesting and unusual point of view. It’s the perfect Photo of...
