To show appreciation for those who serve in the United States (U.S) Military, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. The annual pass will be offered for the first time beginning Saturday, May 19, 2012, which is Armed Forces Day. Active duty members of the U.S. Military and their dependents...
The National Park Service released the following message: The 846 acre Wawona Northwest Prescribed Fire, that began on May 15, 2012, has beenpostponed. Fire officials cancelled the project due to concerns for safety to firefighters andthe community, and an unsettled weather pattern. A high pressure ridge over the SierraNevada is projected for the weekend and may not have allowed enough time to completethe project. This project is one of the...
Yosemite Forum – The Yosemite Forum will be held at the Yosemite Valley Auditorium from Noon to 1 p.m., on May 15, 2012 for. The topic will be From Catastrophic Birth: The Civil War Origins of Yosemite Park. The lecturer will be David Hickman, PhD, Adjunct Professor, UCDavis. Power Outage – There will be a PG&E power outage May 17, 7:00am-5:00pm effecting Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, Arch Rock, Turtle back...
Scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Project Area Map Yosemite National Park fire managers are planning the 846 acre, Wawona Northwest Prescribed Fire, to begin on the morning of May 15, 2012. Favorable weather is predicted for the project through the week, with conditions for good smoke dispersion. Please Note – these are predictions only, and if stagnant air develops or persists over the Sierra Nevada region, fire managers will...
This Friday, May 11, 2012, the Wawona Golf Course opens for the season. A rate schedule is provided below. For more information about golf in Yosemite Park or to make your tee time reservations, call the Wawona Golf Shop at (209) 375-6572. Golf course amenities include electric and caddie cart rentals, snack and beverage service daily, and pro shop putting green. In addition, The Wawona Hotel’s 2012 Summer Saturday Night BBQ begins Saturday,...
Photo courtesy of Uptake.com Innovative Program Established in Partnership with Sustainable Actions and National Parks Conservation Association Yosemite National Park has initiated a commuter bike program in El Portal for employees that live within biking distance from work. Beginning last year, the park has made 20 multi-speed touring bikes available in which National Park Service (NPS) employees can check-out and us to commute to work, thus reducing transportation emissions. ...
Visitors are urged by the National Park Service to take safety precautions while traveling on road Don Neubacher, Yosemite National Park Superintendent, announced last Friday that the Tioga Road would open for the season on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. for all vehicle traffic. The Yosemite Road Conditions Hotline (209-372-0200) confirms that all roads in and around the park are open with no restrictions. Because of winter damage...
We had a great turnout for our annual homeowner meeting and dinner! Although it was a bit cozy with everyone seated in the meeting room due to weather conditions, we all had the opportunity to get to know one another a little better during the events. The new and/or returning WPMI Board of Directors are as follows: Jon Finney; President Susan Sloan; Vice President Diana Hilberman; Treasurer Dale Buss; Secretary...
