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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:21:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are only three spaces left in the Mono Lake Committee&#8217;s annual winter photography field seminar coming up January 13&#8211;15 &#8230; sign up now to take advantage of the photo opportunities this quiet, beautiful season offers! Instructor Rick Knepp is a Mono Basin winter veteran and knows exactly where to lead the group for scenic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tioga Pass is open again</title>
		<link>http://www.monolake.org/today/2011/12/18/tioga-pass-is-open-again/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been a cold, dry fall and winter so far in the Sierra Nevada, which means that Tioga Pass (Highway 120) has opened again! When snow has been forecasted the pass closes, but those snowstorms have dropped less than a dusting each time. This is good news for travelers and intrepid winter hikers wishing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Local Christmas Bird Counts coming up</title>
		<link>http://www.monolake.org/today/2011/12/15/local-christmas-bird-counts-coming-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elin, Communications Coordinator</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the holiday season approaches it&#8217;s nearly time for a wonderful winter tradition&#8212;Audubon Christmas Bird Counts. Join in on one of these local counts: Mono Basin&#8212;Tuesday, December 27. Contact: Kristie Nelson Yosemite National Park&#8212;Sunday, December 18. Contact: Sarah Stock Bishop&#8212;Saturday, December 17. Contact: Chris Howard Christmas Bird Counts are one of the oldest and largest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tioga Pass is closed again</title>
		<link>http://www.monolake.org/today/2011/12/12/tioga-pass-is-closed-again/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elin, Communications Coordinator</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With snow falling gently outside the office tonight, and more snow predicted for the next few days, Tioga Pass (Highway 120) has closed again. No word yet on whether this closure will be in effect for the rest of the season, but for now, plan to cross the Sierra Nevada on Highways 88, 50, or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tioga Pass has reopened</title>
		<link>http://www.monolake.org/today/2011/12/08/tioga-pass-has-reopened/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elin, Communications Coordinator</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday&#8212;Wednesday, December 7&#8212;Tioga Pass (Highway 120) reopened through Yosemite National Park. Last week&#8217;s high winds blew a number of trees down in the high country, but the trees have now been removed from the road. With snow predicted for this coming weekend it is unlikely that Tioga Pass will remain open for long. As always, [...]]]></description>
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