Just got word that the controlled burns by Bridal Veil Falls are filling the valley with thick smoke. Visibility is poor. You’re unable to see Half Dome from Ahwahnee meadow. If you have asthma or are sensitive to smoke you may not want to be out hiking around the Valley. Thanks, Edie. Technorati Tags: yosemite, [...]
A lot of time travelers are so focused on their destination they miss things around them. The little resort community of Groveland just outside Yosemite on Route 120 is one of those things often overlooked. But Groveland has a lot to offer as pointed out in this article in
Though it will take a projected $1.2 million in revenue from the NPS budget next year, the National Park Service has decided to waive the entrance fee increase for Yosemite. This is good news for local communities surrounding the park who rely on tourist money. Fresno Bee: Vehicle fees to get into Yosemite National Park [...]
Reader Patrick writes in to ask: What is going on with the 100, 200, and 300 loops at Crane Flat? Are those now first-come, first served or are they closed down? I’m not exactly sure what the situation at Crane Flat Campground is myself. If anyone has any info feel free to leave a comment [...]
Reader Ilo writes in: I had a trip all planned for a friend of mine and myself. He is unable to make it. It is the week of 7/15 for 6 nights. I have camp ground reservations for 3 nights in Tuolumne Meadows and 3 nights in Hodgdon Meadows. I am wondering if you have [...]
In a tragic accident, a man climbing the cables on Half Dome lost his footing and plummeted down the side of the mountain to his death on Saturday. Modesto Bee: Hirofumi Nohara, 37, of Japan, was ascending Half Dome mid afternoon when he slipped and fell, Yosemite park ranger Adrienne Freeman said. He was pronounced [...]
Bears are currently active in all campgrounds around the park. Please be sure to store your food in approved, bear proof lockers. If you don’t feel comfortable putting your food in one of the public lockers you can rent or purchase one of the backpacker type storage canisters. HANGING YOUR FOOD FROM TREES DOESN’T WORK [...]
If you’re in Yosemite Valley this weekend be sure to check out the annual Yosemite Indian Big Time at the Indian Village June 16th and 17th. There will be Indian crafts and traditional cultural activities, games and dancing. This is a very special even that few National Parks enjoy. So stop by the Indian Village [...]
Tuolumne campground is now open and in operation. Sites are available on a first come-first served basis until July 14th when 1/2 the campground will be open for reservations. Tip: To get a site try to be at the registration office a little before checkout time to get campsites as they’re vacated. Some people like [...]
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