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  • Yosemite Celebrating National Parks Week April 21st – 29th

    April 21st – 29th is National Parks Weeks and Yosemite has lots of fun and exciting things planned to celebrate. Evening Events Friday, April 21 Special Earth Day Eve Family Program: music and fun with Adam Burns and friends 7:00 Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater Saturday, April 22 Lee Stetson, Actor: “An Earth Day Visit with John…

  • Campgrounds are full where should we go?

    Pavitra happened across the blog the other day and thought to write in with a great question. I’m planning a 4 or 5-day camping trip to Yosemite in mid-June and need your help finding a campground. All the campsites in yosemite are reserved already, so I am now looking at places outside the park. (I…

  • Jon’s made the deal even sweeter

    If you’re looking to get Jon’s DVD Hiking Guide then now is the time. Jon sent me an email to let me know that not only will you get the free map/guide if you mention YosemiteBlog when you order but he’s giving away free shipping. Wow! That’s awesome. You can find out more information at…

  • Are we going to need a raft?

    If you’re wondering if there’s going to be more flooding in Yosemite Valley with the barrage of storms headed this way you can check out the CDEC-California Department of Water Resources site here for real time data from the sensor by Pohono Bridge.

  • “What’s it going to be like next weekend?”

    Ernesto writes in to ask: Going camping (at least hoping to) with my buddies in the valley march 31-April 2nd. I’ve noticed the valley has gotten some snow the past couple of weeks, which has me worrying about the camping conditions. Is the weather going to be “camp-able” (if that’s a word)? Are any of…

  • Watch out if you’re headed to the park this weekend

    Looks like we’re in for another bashing my Mother Nature. Here’s the latest from the National Weather Service. A FAST MOVING DISTURBANCE WILL BRING THE THREAT OF PRECIPITATION BACK TO THE SOUTHERN SIERRA NEVADA FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. A COLD FRONT WILL CROSS CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BEGINNING FRIDAY NIGHT. RAIN AND HIGHER ELEVATION SNOW WILL DEVELOP…

  • Coming from Australia, should I still visit the park even though the weather is bad?

    Ashley writes in to ask: G’day! I am writing to you from the sunny Gold Coast, Australia. I have enjoyed your site and the photos very much. I am attending a wedding in Seattle on March 25th. I am considering participating in a one-day tour to Yosemite from San Fran on the 26th. As I…

  • More Bad Weather On The Way

    If you’re headed up to Yosemite this weekend take lots of warm clothes, blankets, extra food and be prepared to stay a little longer than expected. Looks like this next storm is gonna be a biggie. Here’s the bulletin from NOAA. WINTER STORM WATCH -URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HANFORD CA…

  • Send Me Your Websites

    Hey all, Here’s your chance to show me your website. If you’ve got a blog or a personal site drop it in the comments (CLICK HERE). I’m interested in seeing what you’ve got going on. Thanks! Hope to see lots of sites. Loyd

  • I’m traveling up to Yosemite next week, what are the road conditions we need to be prepared for?

    Ben writes in to ask: I’m traveling with my family (3 young kids) in a minivan up to Yosemite from the Bay Area next week (to stay in Yosemite lodge). What are the road conditions we need to be prepared for? Do we need to get chains? The forecast is for snow this weekend but…