Search results for: “Yosemite Lodge”
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Emily and George Ask About Staying in the Park in Late March
Emily and George wrote in to ask: <blockquote>My husband and I are coming out to Calif. soon and would like to spend 2-4 days of the last week of March in Yosemite, but have no idea what to expect for weather, snowpack, what clothes to pack, or where to stay inexpensively (but of course, a…
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Sound Advice For Travelers
I found a very interesting article and some good advice for travelers (especially with the inclement weather we’ve been having recently) over at USA Today where a person asks about getting a refund on their hotel stay after they were blocked from entering the park due to last years flooding. Here’s an exerpt: USA Today:…
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If you’re in the park March 10 – 12th here’s something to check out, the 19th annual Mariposa Storytelling Festival
Here’s something fun to do if you’re in the area on March 10-12th. Mariposa (just down highway 140 from the Arch Rock entrance) will be holding it’s 19th annual Mariposa Storytelling Festival. It’s 3 days of fun, excitement, and lots of stories. Don’t worry if you can’t make the drive out to Mariposa though. From…
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Where can I get money in the park?
I know I always wish I’d brought a few extra dollars when I’m shopping around Yosemite Village. Luckily most of the shops take Visa or Mastercard but if you feel you simply MUST pay in cash then you’re in luck. There are quite a few places you can get cash around Yosemite. Yosemite Village South…
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High Water On The Way For This Weekend
National Park Service: “National Park officials, Department of Water Resource officials, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have predicted that water levels are likely to rise and remain above the normal high water mark from approximately late Friday night through Monday morning. Due to safety concerns, visitors are advised that facilities and/or roads in…
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Northside Drive Closed
Northside Drive is closed due to construction from the Pohono Bridge to Yosemite Lodge. Southside Drive has been converted to two way traffic with additional stop and yield signs where Southside Drive and 41 meet just north of the Bridalveil Fall parking lot. Posted speed limit for Yosemite Valley is currently 25mph due to construction.…
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20th Annual Chef’s Holidays
Yosemite will host its 20th annual Chef’s Holidays in Yosemite from Jan. 9 through Feb. 5. The eight-session program brings some of the best chefs in California, Texas and New York to the park for three days of culinary talks, demonstrations and dinners. The dates are Jan. 9-11, Jan. 11-13, Jan. 16-18, Jan. 18-20, Jan.…
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NPS Announces New Rules for Horsetail Fall (firefall) event
In an effort to make the situation a little better for everyone the National Park Service has started a new pilot program designed to help alleviate the traffic and overcrowding headaches caused by the flood of visitors for the Horsetail Fall event.
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Highway 41 Closed Temporarily
If you’re coming from Fresno and headed to Yosemite Valley or if you’re staying at the Tenaya Lodge or in Oakhurst or Fishcamp you may have to do some creative route planning today.
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Railroad Fire Crews Making Progress
Railroad Fire Crews are making progress but spot fires and a new lightning caused fire near California Creek are presenting challenges.