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A Yosemite National Park Holiday Ornament

Yosemite's ornament was designed by local artist Penny Otwell. Her work has been featured in numerous locations in the Yosemite area, including regularly at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley. Ms. Otwell attended the reception at the White House hosted by First Lady Laura Bush on November 28.

"To stand side-by-side with the other artists that contributed to this tree was a great honor. Hearing the First Lady speak of her love for the National Parks was a very moving experience." said Otwell.

Penny Otwell
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Misty Hike at Yosemite's Vernal Fall

Vernal Falls; Matt Carey photo

I don't know what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but around here, in the Great Northwest, we've got clouds and rain. This photo, actually taken in April, reminds me of what the landscape looks like around here right now - low light, misty, rainy, wet, and gray. Many of the photos I post in this column show the hyper-color beautiful shots of sunsets or wildflowers, which is perhaps why I like that this photo is on the opposite side of that spectrum. Here's what Matt says about the photo:

Matt Carey
  • By jersu - November 16th, 2007 5:31pm
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Giving a Name to Yosemite Area Peak for Longtime Ranger Carl Sharsmith.

Since at least 1976 an attempt has been made to formally establish the name Sharsmith Peak on a Yosemite National Park summit. In 2003 a group of citizens formed a committee to complete this task. I've asked Bill Jones, the lead member of the 'Name4Carl Committee', to provide for us an update on their efforts. Read on for his report.
  • By jersu - November 2nd, 2007 12:15pm

Photo Shoot: Today's Cameras Make It Easier to Capture the National Parks

Not everyone is a painter, musician, or sculptor, but it seems that everyone is a photographer. Whether tracking Yellowstone wolves, following Glacier’s goats, or watching Yosemite waterfalls, all it takes is a camera. And that’s exactly what camera manufacturers count on: Making it easier and easier, especially in the new digital world, to produce quality photographs.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.