Category: Tips
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July Half Dome Permits Available Starting Tomorrow
Thinking about hiking Half Dome in July? Start your computer and warm up the coffee maker, tomorrow is your day to get your permit.
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Great Early Summer Camping Outside Yosemite
Camping along the Merced River outside of Yosemite offers a great alternative to the crowded Valley and campgrounds in early summer. It’s less expensive, less crowded and the wildflowers can make it an unforgettable experience.
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Permits Needed Everyday to Hike Half Dome Starting Spring 2011
If you’ve been thinking about hiking Half Dome when the cables go up this spring get ready to get your permit. They’re now required no matter what day you want to hike.
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Yosemite Campground Reservations Now Available Dec 15th on Recreation.gov
I’d been hearing that reservations for Yosemite campgrounds would be going on sale early this year but it looks like the November 15th opening date has been pushed back a few weeks.
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Tioga Pass open but for how long?
Time is short if you’re looking to get over the newly reopened Tioga Pass before this weekends big winter storm shuts it down again.
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Thinking About Hiking Around Hetch Hetchy? Think Again.
If you were thinking about doing some hiking in the Hetch Hetchy area, maybe around back to Wapama Fall, you should probably start coming up with an alternate plan now.
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Travelers Tip: Avoid the Traffic Nightmare in the Bay Area
It’s a nightmare you can avoid, IF you know the secret.
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Last of Yosemite’s Campgrounds Open for Season
Only a few weeks later than normal, the remainder of Yosemite’s campgrounds have opened for the season.
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Road Repairs Causing Delays in Yosemite
Get ready for the wait. There’s lot of road work being done in the park.
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Climbing the Half Dome Cables (video)
The video you need to see if you’re thinking about climbing the cables to the top of Half Dome. Read more.