China is also doing their part by recycling used condoms into hair rubber bands (yuk!)by quicksilver - General Discussion
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fisher12-2010apr12,0,5586570.story Wildlife advocates have filed suit seeking legal protection for the fisher -- a weasel-like Sierra Nevada predator that kills porcupines. It qualifies as endangered but is stuck in regulatory limbo. Federal officials say a lack of resources -- and a flood of burdensome lawsuits -- have prevented them from officially liby quicksilver - General Discussion
I've been racking my brain trying to remember that word for weeks. Now I know!by quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The newspapers seem to use the terms interchangeably, thereby giving reader the false sense that angry 'swarms' are searching for victimsby quicksilver - General Discussion
Ouch! Now this would hurt.... Swarm of bees attacks 2 women in north Phoenix, stinging them hundreds of times http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-bee-attack,0,604088.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+latimes%2Fmostviewed+%28L.A.+Times+-+Most+Viewed+Stories%29by quicksilver - General Discussion
The alarm pheromone surprisingly smells like lemon/banana. Many cities in L.A. no longer allow beekeeping because of the africanized honey bees. Here's a good site on on recent bee attacks: http://www.stingshield.com/news.htm Eeek- do you carry an Epi-pen and benadryl? I also had a trip tp the ER due to an allergic rxn and although I've never been fearful of bees, it's a scary thought that onby quicksilver - General Discussion
I used to think that nothing could happen to me but caution comes with age. I carry pepper spray for my nightly dog walks after some unusual attempted kidnappings in my neighborhood, but the spray would be useless if ambushed from behind. I think a self defense course is a good recommendation - I have to look into that.by quicksilver - General Discussion
I started developing a systemic rash using Neutrogena sunscreen for face so I switched to Anthelios which is way more expensive (sells for ~$35 @CVS) but worth it. I've seen a couple of asian tourists on trails wearing head-to-toe protective gear, including full masks like a power ranger!by quicksilver - General Discussion
I guess this can happen anywhere but it's a reminder for us girls not to hike alone! http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-malibu-attack,0,2906693.story MALIBU -- Authorities have released a composite sketch of a man who savagely attacked a woman who was jogging in Zuma Canyon and stole her vehicle.by quicksilver - General Discussion
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-wolf-attack13-2010mar13,0,4711796.story Villagers in Chignik Lake on the Alaska Peninsula take precautions after the first known fatal wolf attack in U.S. in modern times. Hunters were combing the snowy brush around Chignik Lake, Alaska, on Friday in an attempt to hunt down up to four wolves that killed a 32-year-old special education teacherby quicksilver - General Discussion
I was just up the same trail this past weekend but stopped once I hit snow because I wasn't sure how safe the slushy snow was. It's good to know it can be hiked in those conditions. Too bad I didn't attempt it =(by quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
This is a little off-subject but thought it was newsworthy: http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/fl-shark-attack-stuart-20100204,0,1233809.story A University of Miami shark expert said Thursday it's too early to blame young great whites for a deadly attack on a kiteboard surfer in Martin County. Several species could have bit Stephen Howard Schafer south of Stuart beach on Wednesby quicksilver - General Discussion
Thanks for the links. You have some awesome photos and good advice on your site. I wouldn't be doing anything near your level of photography - my equipment would consist of a digital SLR, wide angle, tripod and macro. However, the weight might be too much for a small person like me. A Labor Day weekend trip might not be possible or as enjoyable due to the crowds. Can anyone recommend other deby quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteeeek It really depends on the year. The time I did it was over the 4th of July. There was no snow to deal, weather was great, and the creeks were nice. Thanks. Which trail did you take?by quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I've been thinking about a trip to Thousand Island Lake and would like some input: 1.Which month is the best time to go for good photos, good weather, and mostly snow-free trails? 2. How crowded is this destination during the "peak" months? 3. Which approach is recommended, via the Agnew Meadows Trail or Rush Creek Trail? (I've been to Ediza from Agnew Meadows but haven't gonby quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2009/11/flattailed-horned-lizard-gets-boost-from-arizona-judge.html Since 1993, the agency has withdrawn three proposals to list the lizard on the grounds it was hard to find and, therefore, difficult to classify as threatened.by quicksilver - General Discussion
Is anyone else a Samples fan? I listen to songs like Feel us Shaking, Nature, Nothing lasts for long, Who am I, etc. to mellow out and forget about the real world while in Yosemite....by quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
When I was there in september, I didn't even realize that was the glacier! just thought it was leftover patch of snowby quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I purposely didn't see it b/c I have the book and wanted to read it first. I think the concept is interesting though. I read an article recently about how Harris Ranch threatened to pull donations from Cal Poly due to the author's scheduled solo lecture and as a result, the school included a speaker who is well liked by the cattle industry for a panel discussion.by quicksilver - General Discussion
Reminds me of the once-iconic Cabazon dinosaurs which now serve as creationist propagandaby quicksilver - General Discussion
(Perhaps bears shouldn't ice skate?) http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/10/23/russia.skating.bear.death/index.html -- A bear on ice skates attacked two people during rehearsals at a circus in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstanby quicksilver - General Discussion
Check out the Inyo National Forest fall color ipdate from last week: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/recreation/fallcolors.shtml:by quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
"The minivan earned this dubious distinction for a variety of reasons, but the primary one was this: Minivans reek of food." http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bears14-2009oct14,0,6402864.storyby quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I might as well head to the top then! Hopefully next summer....by quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I can say for certain that the regular strength pepper spray works on people (or atleast small ones); I accidentally sprayed myself directly in the eyes in collegeby quicksilver - General Discussion
Thanks for the info, Strix. I have my answers: Flower = Monardella odoratissima; bee = male from genus megachile (Leaf-cutting and Resin Bees). Glacier canyon was a suprisingly beautiful and serene hike. I wish I had taken more macro shots along the way. I read in the other post that the hike up Mt. Dana is full of scree. Is it similar to the potentially ankle-twisting talus I encountered as Iby quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Location: Glacier Cyn, September 2009 I am trying to identify both the flower and the honey bee-like hymenopteranby quicksilver - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
OJAI -- Some residents in Ojai are outraged after a large black bear was euthanized after it climbed a tree.... http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-ojai-bear-shot,0,3770161.storyby quicksilver - General Discussion
Admin Edit: Please don't post entire articles. Just an intro and a link will avoid copyright issues. Thanks for the tip!by quicksilver - General Discussion
Quoteszalkowski It seems to me that the writer of the article grossly overstates the character of the incident by calling it an attack. From the coyote's perspective, he was just checking to see if his find was carry-out carrion. I agree. And unless the man was homeless, not much reason to be sleeping there at night. They killed 7 coyotes in the area as a result. Perhaps rabies was a concernby quicksilver - General Discussion