Hodgdon Meadow and Wawona Campgrounds Open
Hodgdon Meadow and Wawona campground have opened for the season.
Category: Camping
The Perfect Valentines Gift – Camping in Yosemite
If you’ve been wondering what to get that special someone for Valentines Day this year, tell them you’re going to be a day late.
A Great Idea to Brighten Up Your Campsite
What if you could get a great light for camping without having to worry about fuel, or sun shine, or batteries? Then check out this cool new light.
A Night Atop Yosemite Falls
I think video logs are a great way for people to learn about things through other people’s experiences. Check out this video log of Chris hiking to the top of Yosemite Falls in winter and spending the night.
High Sierra Camps Opening Earlier Than Normal
If you’d like to experience the Yosemite back country but hate carrying a heavy pack you’re in luck. The High Sierra Camps are opening and there’s still some availability.
Two Campgrounds Opening Today
Crane Flat Campground will open for the season today, Friday, June 1, 2012. Sites will are available for sale via www.recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777. Sites may also be reserved at any Yosemite campground office. Yosemite Creek Campground will also open for the season on Friday, June 1, 2012.
Ostrander Ski Hut Opening Announced
If you’re a big fan of back country, winter camping on ski’s or snowshoes then you’re not going to want to miss the Ostrander Ski Hut lottery. It’s your one sure chance to get a reservation at one of the most beautiful places to stay in the park in winter and still have a warm bed to sleep in.
Ukiah Man Rescued After Three days Trapped in Snow
Sometimes even when you do everything right you can still get into trouble. Craig Greenlee has a passion for the outdoors. He received an environmental health science degree from Fresno State University in 2008, and waits tables while searching for his dream job as an environmental health specialist. Greenlee frequently goes on backpacking trips, mostly [...]
Campground Reservation System Gets a Makeover
In case you’ve been living under a rock the last few weeks like I have here’s what’s changed with the campground reservation system.
Scalpers Charging a Hefty Fee for Yosemite and Half Dome Reservations
It’s been a problem since the first ticket to an event was ever produced – scalpers – and Yosemite isn’t immune to the problem. Recently permits to hike Half Dome that only cost a nominal $1.50 processing fee have begun showing up on Craigslist for as much as $50.
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