Hello,
What a wonderful site. I have been consuming its contents for weeks. I am curious as to what the exact protocol is for the dispersal of day-of permits. I called the Tuolomne Meadows permit desk and the ranger was more than a little tight-lipped about it. He wouldn't even give his opinion as to an appropriate time to arrive. I understand that 10AM is when unclaimed permits are released, and 11AM is when FCFS are handed out for the following day, but what time would you recommend I get there (for either Sunrise or Cathedral lakes)? And is there an obvious waiting area where people queue up?