There were a couple of nights where the skies were so clear that we could see the Milky Way and the billions and billions of stars and galaxies that populate the universe. As we were driving back from the Valley to where we were staying in Wawona, Mrs. Lawhawk pointed out that the moon painted the valley and she could see Bridal Veil falls even though it was "dark". She was absolutely right.
Showing posts with label Nat'l Parks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nat'l Parks. Show all posts
Sunday, 21 April 2013
And This Is Why I Can't Wait To Get Back To Yosemite
Posted on 15:55 by Unknown
There were a couple of nights where the skies were so clear that we could see the Milky Way and the billions and billions of stars and galaxies that populate the universe. As we were driving back from the Valley to where we were staying in Wawona, Mrs. Lawhawk pointed out that the moon painted the valley and she could see Bridal Veil falls even though it was "dark". She was absolutely right.
The Yosemite Experience
Posted on 15:45 by Unknown
Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
The vista view from Tunnel View
A coyote chowing down on a squirrel outside Curry Village
Bridal Veil Falls and a rainbow nearing sunset
The lights of the Oakland Bay Bridge
Monday, 18 June 2012
The Rebuilding of Ground Zero, Part 165
Posted on 08:15 by Unknown
There's been little movement on the resumption of construction of the National 9/11 Museum, despite a visit from President Obama last week and the principal politicians and bureaucrats involved in the museum and memorial process all present at the same time.
New York and New Jersey Governors Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie have called on the National Park Service to get involved in the memorial
New York and New Jersey Governors Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie have called on the National Park Service to get involved in the memorial
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
The Rebuilding of Ground Zero, Part 163
Posted on 08:00 by Unknown
The problems with completing the WTC Museum continue. The earliest that the museum will be open is mid 2013, and that's growing increasingly unlikely considering that the money issues between the Memorial Foundation and the Port Authority remain unresolved. Hundreds of millions of dollars are at issue, and each side blames the other for delays and costs that should inure to the other.
Meanwhile,
Meanwhile,
Monday, 4 June 2012
1,000 Acre Fire Hits Sequoia National Monument
Posted on 13:17 by Unknown
The headline is somewhat misleading. Fire Threatens Grove of Giant Sequoia
The blaze in the Sequoia National Forest covered more than 1,000 acres by Monday morning.Yes, there's a fire, but fire is integral to propagating sequois and clearing out deadwood and underbrush. It's not exactly a bad thing. This particular fire is away from the roads and is in the backcountry of the park. It's a part of
The blaze in the Sequoia National Forest covered more than 1,000 acres by Monday morning.Yes, there's a fire, but fire is integral to propagating sequois and clearing out deadwood and underbrush. It's not exactly a bad thing. This particular fire is away from the roads and is in the backcountry of the park. It's a part of
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