Neat trip! Thanks for sharing the pics. I like certain things in Las Vegas and surroundings - learned how to find the good stuff after numerous work trips there. -KBby crocodile235 - General Discussion
I repackage everything into quart-size freezer bags, then roll them up and keep them rolled with a litle piece of tape. I like Packit Gourmet - their bean burrito is great (among other good things), and they also have a grocery section where you can buy freeze-dried chicken, beef, cheese, veggies, etc. without needing to buy that stuff in huge containers. I often bring instant mashed potatoes wiby crocodile235 - General Discussion
This is driving me crazy - I swear I read somewhere in the last few days that Vogelsang was going to be closed due to problems with the water at Fletcher and nearby, a virus or some other issue. But I cannot find the article again. Has anyone else heard this? That might explain the "environmental impact" statement. I know Fletcher was in the no-camping/closure zone last time Vogelsangby crocodile235 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Groovy, thanks!by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thank you recycling1991!by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks everyone. It was indeed closed when we were there last March. But the trip ended up being amazing anyway - got engaged on that trip! And in Sept. will be back for the first wedding anniversary, and will have a toast on the Pizza Deck then.by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Beautiful!by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Oh no worries! Welcome!by crocodile235 - General Discussion
Just wanted to stop by and say that I read the first one and am now starting the second one. I'm really enjoying them, thank you! Great job, I love the setting and characters.by crocodile235 - General Discussion
OK great, thank you! I didn't come upon the Guide when I was on the NPS site, so next time I'll look for that specifically. Great idea to check that. That stuff was all closed when I was there a couple of months ago, so good to know there's some progress!by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hi, does anyone know if the valley visitor center, museum, and theater are back open yet, or when they will be? Thanks.by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I've often wondered that too, even for the buildings that are still standing. The park has a wonderful collection of Mission 66 resources, for example.by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I hope this pans out! https://www.fresnobee.com/news/california/yosemite/article257302877.htmlby crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks chulavista, I'll cross my fingers for that! And to recycling--I agree. I spent a lot of time on the deck the summer I worked in the park, years ago. Now a trip doesn't feel complete until I hang out there for a few hours with pizza and beer.by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hi, I noticed that Aramark says the pizza deck is scheduled to reopen "Spring 2022." Does anyone know from past experience about when that will occur? I'm used to being there in summer and fall when it's open, but next year I'll be there in late March. Does it usually reopen that early? Thanks!!by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotebalzaccom I would encourage everyone to work on a trail crew. It's a great experience, and gives back to the trails we love. Plus, you get to spend time in the mountains with people who share your enthusiasm for them. Highly recommended. I agree! And if you don't have a lot of time to spare, there are great one-week "volunteer vacation" trips with the American Hiking Society.by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Beautiful place, thanks for the pics. I'm going to check out Burt Canyon this weekend, I'll keep an eye out for ticks. I hope the Little Walker River is still flowing a bit.by crocodile235 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
I haven't gone there and back in a day, no, only camped there. But on different trips I've hiked to Ediza, hiked to Thousand Island on the High Trail, taken the JMT between Garnet and Thousand Island, and hiked almost the entire River Trail in two different chunks. I'd say that if you could do the Ediza 15-mile round trip, you could do this 18-mile one. There are long stretches of the River Trailby crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Wow! I'm impressed too, and thanks for the great report.by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Fantastic, congrats! I'll definitely check it out.by crocodile235 - General Discussion
Quotechulavista Yeah it's finished. The pizza pickup is where the bar used to be and the bar is more to the right when you are standing on the deck. Food is same. I miss the old bar. Great, thank you for the info. I'll probably miss the old bar too, but I'm glad the food is the same, and I'm glad it's complete.by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks! So just to confirm, the renovation work at the pizza deck/bar is complete, and those will be open all summer? And it's the cafeteria at Curry that will be closed?by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
https://www.visitsequoia.com/covid-19-updates?fbclid=IwAR2-gFkPNUr_n9s7CNNmjhwqDEH61IqFMaQ7bKvwEM5JlnKUo1er1-ziwksby crocodile235 - General Discussion
From their Facebook page: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inyo National Forest Provides Wilderness Permits Virtually, Effective June 1, except Mt. Whitney Starting on June 1, the Inyo National Forest will be providing wilderness permits through a virtual process. People who have reserved permits can call up to 14by crocodile235 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Yeah, good point, the Curry folks can't even boil water for their coffee in the morning!by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks for the updates everyone. I agree, safety first, and it does sort of sound like there won't be camping at all this year. But I'm also wondering if they may eventually open up some of the campgrounds at partial capacity on a first-come, first-served basis. That's probably wishful thinking. I noticed that other parks that have opened are not offering camping or backpacking. So I'm bracing myby crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
"the Ahwahnee Grand Majestic Superlative Big Trees Yosemite Hotel"by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Interesting, I couldn't tell that from the pictures. I'm bummed to hear that it looks like a mall or new hotel. I'll check it out when I'm back there in June.by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The responsibilities under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act may have required them to choose a design that's in keeping with the Mid-Century architecture of the lodge. I'm not sure if the food court would be an exempted activity under the NPS Nationwide PA. Possibly, since it's an interior renovation, but maybe not since it's a significant building.by crocodile235 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion