Yosemite Blog

Category: Travel

  • Yosemite’s Spectacular in the Fall

    Yosemite isn’t the fall color capital. Nor are the waterfalls spectacular in fall, but if you know what to look for, Yosemite in the fall is awesome. L.A. Times: “This isn’t the Fall Color Capital of Anything. That doesn’t mean fall color’s not here, if you know where and how to look, and if expectations…

  • More Campground Closures

    The cool nip in the air means fall is here and with it more campgrounds are closing for the season. North Pines and Crane Flat campgrounds are scheduled to close Tuesday October 9th for the season. Hodgdon Meadow Group camp will also be closing on the 9th but family sites will remain open on a…

  • NPS Officials Want to Cut Down Trees so Tourists Can See Better

    The National Park Service has released their plan for overhauling the Tunnel View Overlook, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the park, but some of the ideas presented may not be that popular with locals including removing trees so visitors can see better. Hanford Sentinel: “The proposed $2.3 million plan would expand public…

  • Yosemite Named One of the Top 10 Trips of a Lifetime

    If you could go to 10 places before you die where would you go? If you said Yosemite you’re not alone. Travelbag has named the trip to Yosemite from Los Angeles en route to San Francisco a trip they wouldn’t pass up. Travelbite.co.uk: “Travel specialists from Travelbag explained climbing the Sydney landmark at sunrise or…

  • Wednesday Weekend Weather October 5th – 7th 2007

    If you’re headed up to the park take your rain coat and plenty of sunblock. Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Friday but are expected to dissipate and leave blue, sunny skies for Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be mild in the low to mid 60’s Saturday warming to the low 70’s Sunday. Overnight…

  • Last Chance to Climb Half Dome This Year

    If you want to climb the cables up Half Dome this year you’ve only got a couple of days left. The cables are scheduled to be taken down October 15th – 16th. If you want to make the trek to the top you have 2 weekends left. Go for it. Photo by Alaina Browne via…

  • Tuolumne County Officials Urge National Forest to Keep Campgrounds Open

    Tuolumne County Supervisors are asking Stanislaus National Forest officials to think twice before cutting some services and removing some campgrounds and restrooms that are popular with visitors to Yosemite. UnionDemocrat.com: “To save money and more efficiently manage its 89 developed sites, forest officials have proposed reducing the season of operation at some sites, like the…

  • Early Bird Gets the Worm

    You probably haven’t put much thought into it but if you’re looking to beat the crowds and get the best campsites next spring now is the time to start planning. Most campgrounds begin taking reservations up to 6 months in advance. Below is a chart showing which month you should make reservations in for the…

  • There’s a New Poll for October and the Results of Last Months Poll

    Well it’s that time again. Time for the old poll to go away and a new poll to take its place. This months question is: Where is your favorite place to stay in Yosemite? Possible answers are: In my tent, In my RV/camp trailer, Yosemite Lodge, Ahwahnee, Wawona Inn, Curry Village, High Sierra Camp, Tuolumne…

  • Go Hybrid – Your Wallet Will Love You and So Will the Environment

    I saw this photo this morning on top of the gas pump as I was filling up. If you can arrange a hybrid vehicle they’re definitely the way to go. Gas in California isn’t as high as it was a few months ago but it’s still tops in the nation. So ask for a hybrid…