i took a drive (2 1/2 hrs for me) to Yosemite Valley this last monday... i couldn't sleep at home, i was awake at 3:30 am, so i decided what the heck, i'll just leave early, so i was on the road by 3:55 am. lol
i got to the valley by 6:30 am, not a soul around the park anywhere (except for campers)... all the parking lots were empty... only workers were driving on the roads... but man! by 11:30 am, you could NOT find a parking space ANY WHERE!! lol i was shocked at how fast people came, it just happened lickity split!!
i stayed there until about 4 pm, and then started my drive home... i know school is still out for a lot of people, but i was still very surprised at how crowded the valley was even this time of year.
everything still green, and plenty of water... very very pretty this time of year.