Category: Tips
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Tuolumne Meadows or Bridalveil Creek?
Kim writes in: “My boyfriend and I are planning a trip up North to Yosemite in August. We would like to stop in mid-week (Tue/Wed) and stay a couple of nights til Thur. As you probably know, reservations by now are impossible to obtain. It’s probably a blessing, for we’d rather avoid the high-traffic, crowded,…
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A Night at the Yosemite Bug
I’m always looking for ways to help make visitors experiences in Yosemite into the best it can possibly be. That’s why today we’re beginning a new series of articles on Where to stay in Yosemite. The first installment is a very nice review of the Yosemite Bug called “A Night at the Yosemite Bug” written…
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New Travel Channel Show Highlighting Yosemite Debuts This Week
A new Travel Channel show on Yosemite is making it’s debut this week with 3 showings that you’re not going to want to miss (although I already missed Sunday’s showing so I’m going to have to set the TiVo to catch the Thursday night showing). NPS: “‘Yosemite- America’s Treasure’ will debut on the Travel Channel…
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Warmer Weather On The Way
The National Weather Service has issued a high stream warning for the Sierra Nevada as a high pressure moves into the area bringing with it warmer temperatures. “A TRANSITION FROM SEASONAL WEATHER TO MUCH WARMER THAN NORMAL WEATHER WILL TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK AS A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE BUILDS OVER THE WEST. THIS CHANGE…
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Going Hiking? Take Your GPS AND Your Topo Map
Thinking about heading out on the trail this summer? You’ve got your new backpack, your ultra-light hiking boots and your brand new GPS unit all packed and ready to go? Well don’t forget that topo map. That’s right. Maps show you things your GPS unit won’t. Here’s a great article on why your GPS is…
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Memorial Day Camping
Christian writes in: “I’ve been wanting to visit Yosemite and the High Sierra for many years to photograph. This year looks like the year I’m finally going to be able to do it. The only time I have available is around Memorial Day….May 25 – June 4. I’ve heard the crowds are horrible on Memorial…
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Badger Pass Conditions Update
With the recent snow and the beautiful sunshine we’ve been having over the past few days many people are headed up to the slopes to get in a little skiing before all the fluffy white stuff disappears. Here are the most recent conditions at Badger Pass as taken from the NPS daily bulletin. Weather: Jan…
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Got Kids? Go to Yosemite!
One of the things I love most is sharing my love for Yosemite with others especially kids. Here’s a really cool article on things to do in Yosemite with kids that’ll help them learn about the park and have a good time. RGJ.com: “Here’s the predicament. You realize Yosemite, one of America’s great natural wonders,…
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Beware of Trees – Their Bark is as Bad as Their Bite
The NPS put out a warning today and I think Edie will attest to this fact based on her recent first hand knowledge: NPS: Additional snow will result in additional tree failures, sometimes in developed areas. Please be aware of your surroundings during and after winter storms. Parking under that big tree may mean less…
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Where Can I Get Gas in Yosemite?
View Larger Map Mike sent in an email and asked: “My wife Trisha, our 2 year old daughter Amy and I are headed up for Valentines Day. I saw Brian’s post about gas prices. Where is there to get gas in Yosemite?” Well Mike you have 3 basic options for gas inside the park. There’s…