Firefall Coffee Roasting Company

07/18/2015

Yosemite Conservancy

Our Photo of the Week comes from Darvin Atkeson, who captured this glorious sunset in Tuolumne Meadows last weekend while wading in the frigid Tuolumne River. Here's how he described the experience: “The icy water and river pebbles stung but the beauty of the place outweighed the momentary pain … The calming effect of all the nature around was incredible.”

We hope you get to spend some time wading and sunset-watching in Yosemite this summer! See more of Darvin’s work at yosemitelandscapes.com, and share your Yosemite moments with us on Flickr (bit.ly/yosemiteflickr).

07/13/2014

Yosemite Conservancy

Photo of the Week!

The "changing colors" at Cathedral Peak, taken by Steve Slabeck, is a sight to behold this morning. Thanks Steve! Go to our Flickr page (www.bit.ly/yosemiteflickr) to browse more photos like this or to post your own!

07/01/2014

3 Days and a wake-up!

07/01/2014

Yosemite Conservancy

Happy 150th Anniversary Yosemite!

"Yosemite Park is a place of rest, a refuge from the roar and dust and weary, nervous, wasting work of the lowlands, in which one gains the advantages of both solitude and society." -John Muir

On this day 150 years ago, President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act, setting aside Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove for the public's use and enjoyment. From this bold action, the national park movement was launched. Celebrate this momentous day by sharing with friends!

Photo credit: Scot Miller

06/30/2014

Yosemite: The Grand Experiment Museum Exhibit - Yosemite Experience

Yosemite: The Grand Experiment Museum Exhibit - Yosemite Experience

06/30/2014

Yosemite National Park

Mount Starr King at Sunset
"Love of nature has its root in wonder and veneration, and it issues in many forms of practical good. There can be no abounding and ardent patriotism where sacred attachment to the scenery of our civil home is wanting." Thomas Starr King was a Unitarian minister as well as a nature writer and a very popular lecturer. He climbed mountains and loved nature, but his first visit to Yosemite Valley in 1860 was transformative. His experience there led to his becoming a public voice for the protection of Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees.

“The treasures of Yosemite,” he said, “should be public property, not to be lavished upon a few for personal gain…” He preferred to be called by his middle name, Starr. Thus the 9,092-foot-high mountain dome named after him is called Mount Starr King. King died in 1864, just a few months after President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant into law.

06/30/2014

Bet we can make you something Red, White and Blue before the 4th!

06/29/2014

Hey early-birds stop in for your wake-up drink! If you wait for the mercury to rise we can help with one of our many "Iced Drinks".

06/20/2014

Iron Door Saloon

RHYTHM DELUXE
Today-June 20, 2014 - 9:00pm - June 21, 2014 - 1:00am

RHYTHM DELUXE
Saturday-June 21, 2014 - 9:00pm - June 22, 2014 - 1:00am

06/20/2014

Grab a boxed lunch and check out the comeback in this panoramic view of the "RIM FIRE" area. It's greening up! This is a last year picture. Compare! Approximately 12 miles on the left heading to the park.

06/19/2014

Yosemite Nation

"Thumbs Up" for this incredible photo from our fan Stephen Moehle on his last trip with us! We absolutely

06/19/2014

Stop in and get it started~~~~~:>)

06/18/2014

Yosemite National Park

Late-afternoon view of Sentinel Rock reflected in the Merced River at Swinging Bridge

06/18/2014

Happy "Hump Day for all you Monday thru Friday People! Touch your screen for a great rest of the week!!!!!:>) While your at it stop-by and get it started!

06/17/2014

Yosemite Conservancy

Do you love summer in Yosemite? Check out our new Pinterest board, featuring beautiful summer images of the park!

http://www.pinterest.com/yconservancy/summer-in-yosemite/

Photo: Tuolumne Meadows, credit Dave Wyman

06/17/2014

Do your part! Keep the flames away this year!!!!!:>)

Secret Squirrel firefighter!

06/16/2014

Yosemite Conservancy

Monday Musings!

When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. -John Muir

A beautiful quote from one of Yosemite's greatest protectors. Thanks to Mark Teufel for sharing this gorgeous image of Tenaya Lake on Flickr (www.bit.ly/yosemiteflickr). Like it? Share with friends!

06/16/2014

Paradise Shores Camp

Tamarack Lake Hike - 4.2 miles each way, elevation gain of 2510 feet, mostly uphill, and totally worth it!

06/16/2014

Grab a cup of "Joe"and a snack, Stroll across the street and sit in front of the Iron Door Store. Do the Tourist Watch! Just like sitting at the Airport!!!!!:>)

This week-end at Iron Door Saloon~~~~~

RHYTHM DELUXE
June 20, 2014 - 9:00pm - June 21, 2014 - 1:00am
9:00 pm

RHYTHM DELUXE
June 21, 2014 - 9:00pm - June 22, 2014 - 1:00am

06/15/2014

Brad Paisley honors dad, firefighters in 'Planes' sequel

Watch the video full screen!!!!!

USA Today EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Brad Paisley has created the ultimate Father's Day gift for his firefighter dad, Doug: a musical tribute to the heroes of the profession. The

06/14/2014

Yosemite Conservancy

Photo of the Week!

Thanks to Beau Gentry for capturing this unique shot of Half Dome and Illilouette Fall along the Panorama Trail. Do you have images from your last Yosemite adventure you want to share? Post them on our Flickr page! (www.bit.ly/yosemiteflickr)

06/14/2014

The Wolff's Den at Yosemite Region Resorts

Full Moon tonight!

06/14/2014

United States Air Force

"O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?" Today's National Flag Day! Watch the The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants perform at the Smithsonian's live concert webcast now! http://bit.ly/1joNEIN

06/14/2014

Trip Tips for Visiting Yosemite Like a Pro

Grab a "Boxed Lunch" and take the ride!!!!!

Mono County is the eastern gateway to Yosemite National Park, and a well-rounded visit to this famous destination begins or ends here. From Tuolumne Meadows ...

06/12/2014

Congratulations to Tioga
Class of 2014!!!!!

06/10/2014

Grab a coffee, boxed lunch or any of our other treats and walk over (across the street) to the "Iron Door Store" and enjoy a great Lily display!!!!!

06/09/2014

The Road Within (2014)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2962876/ Read the updates! (click on link below)

Directed by Gren Wells. With Zoë Kravitz, Robert Patrick, Robert Sheehan, Kyra Sedgwick. A young man with Tourette's Syndrome embarks on a road trip with his recently-deceased mother's ashes.

06/09/2014

Another boxed lunch destination!!!!!:>)

Dreaming of Tuolumne Meadows? Tuolumne Meadows Campground opens on Sunday and reservations are currently available through early July! Visit http://go.usa.gov/86JH to make a reservation. (As usual, half the campground is available first-come, first-served, although it can fill early in the morning.)

06/09/2014

Rainbow Pool, the iconic Sierra swimming hole near Groveland, was reopened to the public! Grab a boxed lunch and get cooled!!!!!

06/08/2014

It's "Heating Up"! Stop in and cool off with a great Iced Tea/Coffee or any of our other Iced Drinks!!!!!:>)

"Yosemite Valley to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space." -Ansel Adams

06/07/2014

Yosemite Conservancy

Photo of the Week!

Half Dome is one of Yosemite's most iconic features, but have you seen it from this angle? It's just as beautiful! Thanks to Desert Rat Photography (aka E.A. Rosen) for sharing this lovely photo with us on Flickr. Like it? Share it!

06/07/2014

Congratulations to all the K Grads. @ Tenaya!!!!!

06/06/2014

70th Anniversary D-Day!

06/05/2014

Congratulations to all the Tenaya Grads.!!!!!

06/04/2014

We can help finish your morning wake up with a cup one of our "Fresh Roasted Coffee's"!