Monthly Archives: April 2011
Big Sur & Yosemite Roads Open/Closed Status April 21, 2011
Update: June 18 Yosemite and Big Sur roads are all open. Yosemite’s Tioga Pass opened June 18. Big Sur’s Alder Creek opened June 9. Big Sur is open to the North at Rocky Creek (one lane at a time). The … Continue reading
Wafting Fragrance of Hops
On a recent wilderness photography hike I kept getting wafts of an odd scent. Was the mysterious odor in my clothes, or hat? After a few hours a light went on as I recognized the smell as beer. That was … Continue reading
Big Sur Road Closed: Viaduct at Rocky Creek Long Term Solution (2011)
While the vehicle closure of our Big Sur road at Rocky Creek / Bixby Creek may be lifted this weekend, here’s a couple of related things you might appreciate. 1. The slide at Rocky Creek occurred because the road at … Continue reading
Big Sur Road Closed at Palo Colorado and at Bixby Bridge (Spring 2011)
Update June 9, 2011: Highway 1 through Big Sur is open all the way from Carmel to San Luis Obisbo. Alder creek slide is cleared. Update April 15: Cal-Trans said at least one lane at Rocky Cr. / Bixby Cr. … Continue reading
Rachael Short Fundraiser, Donations
Local photographer Rachael Short was in a serious automobile accident and could use your help. There is a Fundraising Event at Hidden Valley this Sunday, April 10th 5pm. You can always send donations directly to Rachael at P.O. Box 6445 … Continue reading